Oil and Gas Exploitation of The Liberian Sea

Mamadou Guédiouma Diarra; Ma  Deyi

doi:10.47667/ijppr.v7i1.436

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Mamadou Guédiouma Diarra Doctoral Program of the East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai
Ma Deyi Department of International Law, International School, East China University of Political Science and Law, and Hainan College of Political and Law

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The oil and gas sector in Liberia is still in the early stages of development, despite the country's significant offshore potential. The country has a long coastline and several sedimentary basins that are believed to contain hydrocarbons. However, political instability, corruption, and a lack of infrastructure have hindered the exploration and production of oil and gas in Liberia. In recent years, there have been some efforts to develop the oil and gas sector in Liberia. The government has awarded several offshore blocks to international oil companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Anadarko. These companies have conducted seismic surveys and drilled some exploration wells, but no significant discoveries have been made yet. The Liberian government has also established the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) to regulate the oil and gas sector and promote transparency and accountability. The LPRA has developed regulations and guidelines for the exploration and production of oil and gas, as well as for the management of revenues. Despite these efforts, the oil and gas sector in Liberia faces several challenges. The country's infrastructure is limited, and there are concerns about the environmental impact of oil and gas activities. Moreover, the government's dependence on revenues from natural resources, such as iron ore and rubber, has led to a lack of diversification and economic vulnerability.

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