Democratic Republic of Congo professional oil extractor

Mineral extraction in the Democratic

  • Democratic Republic of Congo professional oil extractor
  • Democratic Republic of Congo professional oil extractor
  • Democratic Republic of Congo professional oil extractor
  • Democratic Republic of Congo professional oil extractor

Oil exploration in DR Congo peatland risks forests, climate

Democratic Republic of the Congo Countries & Regions IEA

Oil Exploration in the Peatlands of Democratic Republic

Oil and Gas Discoveries Spark Debate in the Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Are oil exploration blocks a threat to Congo's environment?
  • The Democratic Republic of Congo is putting 16 oil exploration blocks up for auction, including nine in the peatlands of the Cuvette Centrale. Environmentalists warn that oil exploration and infrastructure for production could release huge amounts of carbon stored in the peatland and threaten the rights of local communities.
  • Why is the Democratic Republic of Congo auctioning off oil blocks?
  • Last month, the Democratic Republic of Congo approved the auctioning off of 16 oil blocks, at least nine of which are in the fragile peatland ecosystem of the Cuvette Centrale. The auction aims to increase government revenue and boost domestic production of oil from its current modest level of 25,000 barrels per day.
  • Will oil and gas extraction be possible in the Congo Basin?
  • It remains to be seen whether any actual extraction will result; still, merely establishing infrastructure for oil and gas exploration will make it easier for loggers to continue deforesting the Congo Basin.
  • Why is Congo letting energy firms bid for oil & gas?
  • The Congolese government is letting energy firms bid for access to its vast oil and gas reserves, raising concerns about the potential climate consequences. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is auctioning the licensing rights for dozens of oil and gas blocks, opening up parts of the world’s second-largest rain forest to exploitation.

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