Risks To Outweigh Rewards Despite Governmental Thumbs Up

BMI View: A Presidential Ordinance approving Total's investment in Block III is a sign that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s government is eager to see exploration in the east of the country. Despite the potential for significant discoveries in eastern parts of the country, however, we see insecurity as a major obstacle to the launch of exploration activities in the DRC.

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