The West African Business Unit will seek to deliver a programme of high-impact exploration opportunities, which on success will deliver material increases in asset value over time. Critical to this programme will be our profile and business-government relationships, backed by technical skills in the region
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2007 Highlights and Achievements
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Detailed evaluation of deep water exploration acreage in Congo and identification of high-potential prospects
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Strategic exit from Dussafu Block in Gabon
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outlook
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Planning and execution of two well high-impact programme in Congo
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Optimisation of Chinguetti production and other future development potential in Mauritania
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Evaluation of new venture proposals in the region with a view to building a pipeline of future high-impact opportunities
“We use our technical skills to assess high-impact opportunities, including deep water potential, and our commercial skills to optimise the group’s exposure to drilling opportunities.” Steve Bottomley West Africa Regional Manager
