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The "reply" from Dan about suspicious trading on OTC.
Regarding speculation about “suspicious” trading activity, I am prohibited from commenting on speculation. ERHC is generally not satisfied with the OTC exchange, which is why it has stated its intention to eventually list on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange. For the time being, we remain on the OTC, which is not perfect by any means.
Daniel Keeney, APR
Tell us something we dont already know! Call the SEC police!
The basin extends into our block to a larger extent than was expected.
Learn about these large basins here:
http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~polsen/nbcp/breakupintro.html
Decisions from the government of the Republic of Kenya – it can come at virtually any time. There is no way for ERHC to be able to predict it and we do not have any influence over the timeframe.
In the meantime, there is absolutely NO impact on exploration in Kenya. ERHC is doing precisely the same work today as would be happening in the event a farm-in partner was onboard.
Map of Lotikipi, zoom out.
http://www.satelliteviews.net/cgi-bin/w.cgi?c=ke&UF=-2254033&UN=-3111436&DG=PLN
http://itouchmap.com/?c=ke&UF=-2254033&UN=-3111436&DG=PLN
The proximity and in-trend relationship between the Lotikipi plain and the Abu Gabra Rift basins of southern Sudan suggest high oil and gas prospectivity. The southern Sudan basins are established petroleum provinces.Surface exposures of the sedimentary units with potential source and reservoir value, represented by the Cretaceous/Paleogene Lapur Formation of the Turkana Grits, give an indication of the sediments that might be encountered beneath the Lotikipi plain.
Gravity data, acquired earlier in the area, enabled the delineation of a sedimentary basin within the Block 11A area below the Lotikipi plain. The basin-fill is believed to be in excess of 5,000 meters, well above the threshold for sufficiently buried and mature organic matter for oil generation.
I think our assets and potential are strong. The Market makers are manipulating this stock, it has to be illegal. Who would be selling so much stock at this point? I sent an email to Dan asking for investigation and answers.
Never seen such negativity in a stock. The SP makes me want to puke. Were in the hottest spots on the planet at the right time and we sit at 4 cents. Makes absolutely no sense at all.
Great news for our possible partner in Kenya. These guys have plenty of money and are experienced, unlike some Asian companies we know.
http://gulfbusiness.com/2013/12/abu-dhabi-energy-fund-ipic-h1-net-profit-up-6-7/#.UqWIL9JDvTo
Illegal... How can this be right, we need an attorney to look into this. 92.8 percent?!!
Company Last Price Change Daily Short %
ERHE 0.0485 0.00% 92.83%
No interest no terms could be interpreted to be a gift. Gifts from ones estate to siblings are limited. Consult a good cpa.
Call a good CPA and your Broker.
Read page 56 .. 57
ERHC isnt even mentioned. Turkana region (11a our block) is void of any data on these maps too. Hope we can fill in the void with prospects.
imo .. They will drill early in 2015 if we arent partnering with Chinese.
It appears investors are war torn & shell shocked from years of our partners failing us. Yes, I blame it on the Chinese. In reality, I think the SP muddles because regardless of our new partner its going to be a 6 month wait to complete and study all the exploration data and select drilling locations.
ERHC stock should be moving up gradually regardless of the past given the presently optimism surrounding our blocks. Should is a strange word.
It could be 2015 before we actually drill. So I guess the market sees plenty of time to enter this play. Also, there may be estates with large amounts of ERHC in the portfolio that are liquidating. Most of the large players were in late 50's or 60's when this started now their in 70's and 80's.
This sounds like JDZ block 2 ?? Chinese havent paid?
Regarding the block 2 Sinoangola attributed the company, the National Petroleum Agency, says wait at law the payment of signature bonus. " We believe that from next year we will have activity in terms of seismic studies and environmental impact on this block , "he concludes.
tee the Joint Authority in Dinner - Debate organized by the Francophone Economic Circuit. The Joint Authority explained Francophone economic operators, the Total oil company, decided to leave the block because the amount of oil discovery does not meet the parameters set for a big company like France's Total.
Studies and perforations made ??by French company Total in Block 1, indicate that there is enough to extract 19,000 barrels per day for 15 years oil. The explanation was that the Joint Sao Tome and Principe-Nigeria, gave authority to the members of Francophone Economic Circuit in Dinner-Debate, this organization of Francophone entrepreneurs organized last Friday. ' It has a production capacity of around 100 million barrels as reserves and oil quality is quite good , "assured Arzemiro dos Prazeres, a representative of the Joint Authority in the event last Friday - Monday.
The prospects for oil exploration, after the withdrawal of the French company Total Block 1 of the joint area was the main theme of the conference.
Arzemiro dos Prazeres who represented Prince Joint Nigeria-São Tomé and Authority, explained that the block 1tem future. Total Withdrawal from which it had planned for 2015, the actual exploitation of oil in this block, does not undermine the process. " After the departure of Total find ourselves in a negotiation with independent companies, that has smaller structures that Total, but has deep knowledge of deepwater production. The joint authority has received some stakeholders. We hope they can move on to more concrete situations briefly 'highlighted Arzemiro of Pleasures.
According to the Joint Authority, the important thing is reviewing proposals from companies that are demonstrating interest in exploring the existing oil in block 1. « Now is find yourself a company that has the financial capacity and expertise in drilling deep. Without the marriage of these two factors is very difficult. But we believe there is much chance of reaching a definition with a company or consortium of companies to be put on the operational effectiveness of the block ', detailed the representative of the Joint Authority.
If the studies done by Total, 1 indicate that the block has oil reserves in order to 100 million barrels, the members of the Francophone Economic Circuit, wanted to understand why the retired Total? " From the information we have been given the percentage level of discovery is not in accordance with the parameters defined by large companies such as Total , "explained Arzemiro of Pleasures.
Black gold that was discovered in block 1 does not seem to satisfy the profit strategy of Total.
Concerning Sao Tome exclusive economic zone, the Francophone Economic circuit in Sao Tome and Principe, briefed Cristina Dias, as Administrative Director of the National Petroleum Agency. He explained that the country has signed a production sharing agreement for exploration of oil blocks 3.
Block 3 with the Nigerian Petroleum Orantum company, Equator Exploration, and the company Sinoangola Chinese and Angolan capital. ' We Orantum who is more advanced. According to the program already in February next year, will start doing seismic studies of 3 dimensions ", stressed Cristina Dias.
The Equator Exploration who won right on the block 5 of the EEZ as a result of agreements signed in the past, is not showing signs of progress in implementation of the exploration program block. " Right now is a bit stagnant. We are trying to reactivate the process, to give continuity to the work in our exclusive economic zone ', Cristina Dias scored.
Regarding the block 2 Sinoangola attributed the company, the National Petroleum Agency, says wait at law the payment of signature bonus. " We believe that from next year we will have activity in terms of seismic studies and environmental impact on this block , "he concludes.
Explanations of the dossier oil left Francophone Economic Circuit, believing that oil exploration will be reality in Sao Tome and Principe. While the black gold no Wells, the president of the Francophone Economic Circuit encouraged the francophone entrepreneurs in São Tomé firm commitment to continue to other riches that make these islands are wonderful. « Sao Tome and Principe is a mine of gold in various sectors, not to speak of the black gold, which is oil, but white gold is that cocoa and chocolate, red gold that is palm oil. What should retain tonight is that one day the oil will gushing wells , "said Jean Marie Ecrepon.
Francophone Economic circuit, was born 2 years ago. In addition to supporting the Francophone entrepreneurs seeking business opportunity in Sao Tome and Principe, intends to work in partnership with the national authorities in the promotion of private foreign investment in the country.
Abel Veiga
Africa Oil update. Amazing!
http://www.africaoilcorp.com/s/operations-update.asp
The assessment confirmed that the discovered basin in Northern Kenya contains gross contingent resources of 368 million barrels of oil, an increase of 557% over the assessment conducted in mid 2012. In addition, gross risked prospective resources of 1,213 million barrels of oil are estimated for the discovered basin in Northern Kenya. Net Contingent Resources for the Company are estimated at 231 million barrels of oil. Net Unrisked Prospective Resources for the Company are estimated at 9,647 million barrels of oil (excluding Puntland) and Net Risked Prospective Resources at 1,294 million barrels of oil (excluding Puntland). Please refer to the Company's press release dated September 3, 2013 for details of the prospective and contingent resources by prospect and lead, including the geologic chance of success.
What are they suppose to communicate that they havent? Can you give an specific example. ERHC doesnt PR fluff and nonsense.
"The List"
http://wiki.openoil.net/index.php?title=Overview_of_Kenya's_Exploration_Blocks
Bowleven's recent post: 11b
Ongoing Exploration effort:
Kenya
- Acreage secured onshore north west Kenya (50% gross, 35% eff. interest
acquired in block 11B).
- Strategic new venture arrangement entered into with First Oil.
- Full tensor gravity gradiometry (FTG) survey over 11B has identified numerous entire or part basins on acreage.
- Seismic tender process underway.
In East Africa, it is clear that onshore Kenya is rapidly moving towards becoming a major hydrocarbon province. The rate of activity is increasing apace with companies such as Tullow Oil and Africa Oil leading the charge. The initial results of our geophysical work are
very encouraging and we are in a strong position to exploit the potential alongside our partners Adamantine and First Oil.
Kenya – Block 11B (Bowleven effective interest 35%, Adamantine 50% and Operator) Bowleven entered into a farm-in agreement to acquire a 50% equity interest in Kenya onshore exploration block 11B from Adamantine in September 2012. Formal confirmation of the assignment to Bowleven from Adamantine was obtained in December 2012 from the
Kenyan authorities. Block 11B is located in the Turkana District of north-west Kenya and encompasses an area of approximately 14,000 km² covering the Loeli, Lotikipi, Gatome and
South Gatome basins.
Exploration activity on block 11B is underway. The initial two year exploration work programme includes an airborne geophysical survey and the acquisition of 2D seismic. The estimated cost of this initial work programme is $10 million with $9 million funded via the
strategic partnership between First Oil and Bowleven now activated for early stage exploration in East Africa.
Initial results from the airborne geophysical survey (FTG) being acquired over the entire block are very encouraging and indicate the presence of several basins. Planning for seismic operations and the associated tender process for the acquisition of 2D seismic are underway. The FTG results will be integral in planning the 2D seismic campaign.
Meanwhile following successful early exploration drilling by other operators, industry focus on Kenya is intensifying with multi-well drilling campaigns underway and planned in the region. The East African Rift System has been highlighted as one of the few underexplored onshore, conventional, oil plays remaining globally.
Yes, They traded, I confirmed that with a phone call to CAMAC. IMO CAMAC was already heavily invested East and 11A would have been "out of the neighborhood" and different location from their other new blocks. I dont think they could afford it either...too many irons in the fire.
Camac traded the 2 offshore blocks for 11a with the government of Kenya. That's how it became available. Very lucky and timely.
We are definitely on our way! Partner announcement next!
Exactly, ERHC clearly stated they dont comment on or control the stocks price. IMO the Market makers were just clearing their positions. Water under the bridge we shouldnt waste our time. This is great news today, relish and be thankful.
The current share price does not matter, popping the cork on these giagantic oil basins DO. Thats the goal. When they bring up oil in vast qualities the share price will skyrocket, not until then. This is weather worn stock and until oil is delivered speculation will run deep.
Moreover, surveys are limited by the largely unknown geology of EARS; it is still relatively understudied. “In my opinion, we know just 10-20 % of the geology and evolution history of the rift,” says Tiercelin. “It is probably much more complex that we think. There are so many questions. Only deep geophysical investigations coupled with exploration wells will permit [a full] understanding.” Not just a well here and there, but a real geophysical and drilling survey on an international scale is needed, he says. “That would be my dream.”
So far, it’s still a dream. But a project undertaken in the rift’s Lotikipi Basin has creatively pulled together and integrated available data from several sources. The basin lies under the Lotikipi Plains in the Turkana Depression of northwestern Kenya. The project was conducted by Andrew Long, Technical Analyst at Geosoft Africa Pty Ltd. and Francis Njuguna from the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK).
The data they had to work with consisted of a series of time migrated 2D seismic reflection sections, an independent airborne gravity survey acquired in 2007 (with over 90,000 measurements), and a 1986 ground surveyed (5,000 stations) gravity interpretation. The airborne survey had line spacings between 10km and 25km, with five tie lines. Other data sources included public domain satellite imagery, a surface geological outcrop map and some previous literature. There were some shortcomings: the airborne gravity survey data didn’t include all the required definition to perform a full processing routine starting from the raw gravity data; and the survey was not originally acquired for the purpose of basin exploration so didn’t coincide with the 2D seismic line survey.
As the East African plateau has been shown to be regionally but not locally isostatically compensated, “this complicates the use of residual gravity in modeling the area,” Long says. “The episodes of volcanic activity over the geological record have expelled thick mafic igneous sequences that render conventional seismic reflection techniques difficult to interpret.” Basalts are strongly absorbent of p-wave energy, he explains, and hence they act as high impedance barriers to high frequency waveforms travelling through their structure, as well as causing scattering and attenuation.
Another challenge says Long was finding all the requirements for the petroleum prospect, namely the source and its maturation, the seal, the reservoir quality and migration pathway. “For the Lotikipi region source maturation is a key issue,” he says, “but the aim of this exercise was to help define basin structure to encourage further exploration and definition of the potential petroleum traps.”
Geosoft Oasis montaj and the geophysical modules employed enabled Long and Njuguna to integrate all the disparate data. “We brought together a variety of data sources for comparative interpretation prior to the modeling stage,” relates Long. “We had available the reconnaissance airborne gravity survey, a previously published 1:50,000 geological map, 2D time seismic lines, the 1980s gravity interpretation, satellite gravity, and of course the previous literature studies undertaken by primarily Morley and latterly Dr. Tiercelin and Dr. Peter Thuo at NOCK.” He says the deep seismic surveys conducted in the late ‘80s and through to the ‘90s helped to constrain deep crustal structure down to the Moho interface. “This structure is required to be modeled, when we are working with Bouguer gravity,” Long says.
The software facilitated the integration. “Geosoft provides processing QC tools which we could use to understand the gravity measurements we were working with,” says Long. He outlines their process. “Once we proceeded to the modeling exercise, we were able to re-calculate 3D terrain corrections and apply them to produce a Bouguer response to model the 2D seismic line. We used GM-SYS Profile to model the gravity in 2D, in tandem with the seismic profile across Lokitipi, and imported depth source solutions for density contrasts derived from Euler and Werner methods. We used shadow cursor linking to honor geological contacts and surrounding topography in the profile model and displayed in Oasis montaj on regional plan maps.”
The final model, as Long reports in a conference paper, consists of five distinct lithological units defined by previous identification of seismic facies and geological interpretation, and suggests that the inter-bedded sediments and basalts unit could be up to 2 km thick, with the potential reservoirs in situ below them. “As well, the basin thickness could be revised down following our modeling exercise,” he says. “The maximum depth to Precambrian basement is approximately 4 km.”
So, any chance of commercial-scale reservoirs? “Difficult question,” says Tiercelin. “If the Lapur Sandstone (or a stratigraphic equivalent) is present in the Lotikipi (and Gatome) basins, this can be of course a good reservoir in terms of quality and size.” But, he agrees, it will be deep: “at more than 3-4 km,” he says.
The exercise showed that seismic needs constraints in geological situations where intrusives create barriers to wave refraction. “The gravity data available may not always be ideal in terms of survey coverage, or completeness,” says Long. “But even in the absence of any well constraints, it can be used to reduce uncertainty of seismic picks through noisy seismic areas.”
Further surveys would certainly add to the dream situation for Long, too. “I do not know NOCK’s intentions, but there are several geophysical methods that could be employed with the money available,” he says. “There have been tremendous developments in seismic survey methods over the last 30 years, we are sure better resolution is possible. A seismic resurvey, shot with lower frequency sources to penetrate the basalt and yield the low frequency structural information of underlying strata would help further constrain the gravity data available.”
In tandem, he would add a dedicated airborne survey, flown for the purpose of basin definition to assist the seismic interpretation. “Airborne gravity gradiometry may also yield better structural definition as exemplified in its use in other onshore East African basins that have proven very successful in defining graben structures, for example in Uganda,” he says. “A detailed airborne gravity survey would enable 3D modeling and hence the gravity contribution of the basalt sequences could be better defined and removed to yield residual gravity response.” Furthermore, he doesn’t entirely discount the magnetic method. “Although the susceptibility variation of the basalts are poorly understood, and believed to be difficult to map, the interpretation would only increase confidence.”
And finally, rounding out the dream would be a ground MT survey that may help define the basalt thicknesses. A strong bonus of course would be some exploratory wells, which would provide invaluable constraints to the seismic and potential fields modeling
Airborne survey and seismic lines with Bouguer gravity overlain by Geocover 1990 satellite imagery. Bouguer gravity low of Lotikipi Basin visible. The Geocover picks out Neogene rhyolite outcrops that outcrop as topographic relief surrounding the Lotikipi plains.
If you read the links I recently posted, its my understanding, it seems even the FTG or satellite imagery is prone to conflicts in our block. The oil is deeper than other finds South. There are many underground characteristics that make it hard to interpret or trust the data according to past research in 11A. I'm hope there will be at least two hot spots but the need for hands on seismic will be necessary to develop and exploratory drilling to understand the geology. Sound familiar? Never easy for ERHC.
Read this, http://www.earthexplorer.com/2011-08/Exploring_the_East_African_Rift_System.asp
So, any chance of commercial-scale reservoirs? “Difficult question,” says Tiercelin. “If the Lapur Sandstone (or a stratigraphic equivalent) is present in the Lotikipi (and Gatome) basins, this can be of course a good reservoir in terms of quality and size.” But, he agrees, it will be deep: “at more than 3-4 km,” he says.
LOTS OF INFO IN THIS ARTICLE.... READ
Geosoft Oasis montaj and the geophysical modules employed enabled Long and Njuguna to integrate all the disparate data. “We brought together a variety of data sources for comparative interpretation prior to the modeling stage,” relates Long. “We had available the reconnaissance airborne gravity survey, a previously published 1:50,000 geological map, 2D time seismic lines, the 1980s gravity interpretation, satellite gravity, and of course the previous literature studies undertaken by primarily Morley and latterly Dr. Tiercelin and Dr. Peter Thuo at NOCK.” He says the deep seismic surveys conducted in the late ‘80s and through to the ‘90s helped to constrain deep crustal structure down to the Moho interface. “This structure is required to be modeled, when we are working with Bouguer gravity,” Long says.
He maintained his interest in the anthropology of the region while working in the Turkana depression, “looking at the complex evolution of these basins and especially the problems relating to the interference between the Sudan Rifts, the Anza Rifts, and the Cenozoic Kenya Rift,” he says. “Behind this complex question was the question of the hydrocarbon potential of this area, as a consequence of the demonstrated high hydrocarbon potential of the Sudan Rifts.”
Which made the hydrocarbon prospects in these basins most tantalizing. “Up to now to the best of my knowledge, no economically valuable oil discovery has been made in the Turkana depression including the Lotikipi Basin,” says Tiercelin. More exploration wells would certainly help—he notes that just two have been drilled in the area. “One well, the Loperot-1 drilled by Shell in the Lokichar Basin has demonstrated the presence of thick organic-rich shales, and oil was recovered at some depths in the well, but not with commercial interest,” he says. Nevertheless, he believes it’s an exciting prospect.
11B -NEXT TO US (11A) TO THE EAST
http://www.adamantineenergy.com/news/Adamantine-Energy-commences-exploration-of-11b.php
Here's what it looks like right now. http://www.adamantineenergy.com/e&p/Kenya-Aeromagnetic-Survey-Block-11B.php
Analysis of the existing gravity, magnetics and seismic datasets suggest the basins in block 11B are of similar morphology to those of Lokichar and an analogous petroleum play and hydrocarbon charge anticipated.
It would be nice to see the results of the survey!
Adamantine, the privately owned East Africa-focused oil and gas exploration company, announces that it has begun its 14,500 line km airborne FTG survey of block 11B following the appointment of BellGeospace, a world leader in gravity gradiometry, as its chosen contractor.
Results are expected in August 2013.
HERE! Blocks 11 B short version - public results! WHERE IS Gatome basin?
After reviewing the satellite review, Chris Matchette-Downes of Adamantine Energy stated:
“Satellite imagery shows indications of seepage on the flanks of the Gatome and other basins within Block 11b. The presence of seepage on the western margin of the Gatome basin is significant as both the gravity and available seismic data suggest possible basin asymmetry is seen to the south in the Lokichar basin. The western flanks of the Lokichar basin house the recent multi-billion bbl Ngamia and Twiga South discoveries and it is thought that the Gatome basin will considerably lengthen the “string of pearls”.
http://www.adamantineenergy.com/pdfs/05_2012.pdf
What happened to CAMAC?
CAMAC signed a preliminary heads of agreement on one other onshore exploration block, 11A in northwest Kenya in February, according to information from the company. The licences mark CAMAC's entry into East Africa. The Texas company also actively explores in West Africa. 'Signing the PSCs for these four blocks in Kenya represents a milestone in CAMAC Energy's strategy to acquire highly prospective exploration acreage in targeted oil and gas basins in Africa,' said Segun Omidele, CAMAC's senior vice president of exploration and production, in a statement late on Tuesday.
http://www.energy-pedia.com/news/kenya/new-150342
2012 http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120221006221/en/CAMAC-Energy-Signs-Heads-Agreement-Award-Exploration
2013 April ..no mention of 11 a ... http://www.rigzone.com/news/oil_gas/a/126055/CAMAC_Data_Acquisition_Completed_at_Kenya_Blocks
You'd think we would be around 8 to 10 cents just because the FTG is underway and the Oil major partner release is imminent. Surely, the MMakers have covered their positions by now.
impending, close (at hand), near, (fast) approaching, coming, forthcoming, on the way, in the offing, in the pipeline, on the horizon, in the air, just around the corner, coming down the pike, expected, anticipated, brewing, looming!
11a is to the west of that. We have no data really, so there arent any real maps YET! There just hypothosis. Wish we were on the airplane!
http://www.epgeology.com/articles/kenya-rift-basin.html
Pretty exciting stuff.
NAIROBI, KENYA: British firm Tullow Oil has struck oil in a fifth well in Northern Kenya firmly putting the country on its ways to being an oil producer. The company yesterday said it had encountered large quantities of oil at the Agete-1 exploration well in Block 13T. In a statement, Tullow said it had discovered and sampled moveable oil with an estimated 100 metres of net oil pay in good quality sandstone reservoirs. Agete 1 is the fifth well – all drilled in Turkana County – where the firm has discovered substantial quantities of oil. Other wells that have showed similar results and sent the country to a frenzy about the prospects are Ngamia, Twiga, Ekales and Etuko, where Tullow between 60 and 100 meters of oil net pay. Though the actual quantities are yet to be established, the reserves are estimated to be anything upwards of 20 billion barrels and could last the country the next 300 years. Kenya expects to start commercial production in 2016. “The Agete-1 wildcat well is part of a major exploration campaign and has made the fifth consecutive oil discovery in the first of a chain of multiple rift basins across Tullow’s acreage in the region,” said Tullow in a statement yesterday. “This discovery de-risks several follow-on prospects located to the north and is on trend with the Twiga South, Ekales, and Ngamia oil discoveries and adds to the significant resource base already discovered.”
The well had been sunk to a total depth of 1 930 metres. Drilling will be suspended as the firm starts to test the oil found at the well and the flow rate, which would determine the quantity the well can produce in a day. It added that it would now move its drilling rig to a new site – Ewoi 1 – which is close to Etuko. “Following completion of logging operations the well will be suspended for future flow testing which will confirm the net pay count. The rig will then move to drill the Ewoi-1 wildcat in the east of this basin, targeting a rift flank prospect similar to the recent Etuko oil discovery,” said Tullow. Tullow operates the Agete-1 well with a 50 per cent interest and Africa Oil (50 per cent) has a non-operated interest. The firm plans to drill about 12 wells over the next 12 months. Other than Ewoi, the firm plans to start drilling the Amosing-1 well, in Block 10BB, before end of this month. – The Standard.
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Those maps show promise on Eastern Edge slightly and very southern tip. IMO EEZ will have much more oil.
The western shore of Lake Turkana in Block 10BA. is a long way away.
Hate to be a realist, not that there isnt great potential but not a slam dunk yet, our block is more mountainous and far west of the lake bed. Every wildcat exploration play has its risk and dry holes. Just because there is oil to the east south and north doesnt necessarily mean there is oil in 11a. There may be even bigger deposits. Our border north with sudan suggest gold and diamonds not oil. Our opportunity is to find these answers out through the best partners we can lure in. Then exploit the assets, if there are any to be found. Hope it happens FAST. Miracles do happen. What are the approximate distances from known oil?
I think a visual overlay of all the newest discoveries and oldest known formations would be very beneficial to all. MAP Who's good at that?
We need a Good map of our Kenya block with overlays of recent finds and known under ground formations. That should provide hope and change. Anyone?
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