Seven Energy Companies to Explore for Oil and Gas in Afghanistan

Rigzone reported that according to Afghanistan Ministry of Mines, seven energy companies along with Exxon Mobil Corp. have shown their interest to explore for oil and gas in Afghanistan.

As quoted in the market news:

Dubai-based Dragon Oil PLC, Kuwait Energy Co., India’s ONGC Videsh Ltd., Petra Energia SA of Brazil, Pakistan Petroleum Ltd., Thailand’s PTT Exploration & Production and Turkey’s TPAO submitted “expressions of interest” in the Afghan-Tajik Basin in northern Afghanistan, the ministry said in a release issued Wednesday.

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