00:00Sierra Leone is taking a new step toward unlocking its offshore energy potential with a fresh agreement involving oil giant
00:08Shell.
00:09The deal allows Shell to carry out advanced geological and geophysical surveys across more than 20,000 square kilometers of
00:17offshore territory.
00:18The work will include basin modeling and petroleum analysis aimed at building a clearer picture of the country's deep water
00:27hydrocarbon reserves.
00:30Officials say the data will help reduce risk for investors and pave the way for future exploration.
00:36It follows a similar agreement signed with Italy's ENI last year as Sierra Leone looks to attract major global players
00:43to its energy sector.
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