Oil in West Africa - the New Wild West?

There is a new oil rush off the coast of West Africa despite concern for oil regulation, transparency and governance, say watchdog groups.

Nigeria: Oil refinery.

Liberia: Chevron's officials.

Ghana: A semi-submersible rig.

  • West Africa:   The Rush for Oil - the New Wild West?

    IPS, 18 November 2011

    There is a new oil rush off the coast of West Africa. But there are fears that the sector is not sufficiently regulated, and watchdog groups are raising concerns about transparency… Read more »

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