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The Future of Somalia Oil & Gas Exploration

February 2015 Special Report Al-Shabaab

Executive Summary

This special report analyses the prospects for oil and gas exploration in Somalia.

Key findings include:

- Overview of Somalia's hydrocarbon potential and exploration history
- Analysis of the legal and regulatory framework for petroleum development
- Assessment of political and security risks affecting investment
- Evaluation of international oil company interest and activities
- Implications for federal-state resource sharing arrangements

The report provides comprehensive analysis for stakeholders monitoring Somalia's extractive sector.

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