CNPC Strikes Out Boldly Into Afghanistan's Northwest Frontier

CNPC's investment in three Afghan blocks is welcome news for Kabul as it seeks to rebuild Afghanistan's war torn economy. Nevertheless, there are clear above and below ground risks for CNPC. In particular, the security situation remains uncertain while the Sar-e Pul region is relatively underexplored and may prove to hold fewer reserves than anticipated.

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