Petroleum Review April 2013

This month’s issue takes a closer look at E&P activities in Africa, and asks whether the exploration potential of the Sub-Sahara region is still being underestimated by some industry observers due to the current relatively low level of proven reserves and production. Outlining four recently successful play types, we assess where the next E&P successes in the region are likely to be. The magazine also notes the need for operators in Africa, and elsewhere, to have a clear risk awareness andmanagement strategy, with the recent attack at the In Aménas gas facility in Algeria having led to a closer scrutiny of in-country insurance cover in recent months.