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Sassou sells off blocks to rescue 2019 budget

Although the country's output has reached one of its all-time highs, exploration could very well step up a notch next year. Here's why. [...] (469 words)

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Oil minister Tchicaya may stymie Zenith Energy's hopes at Tilapia

Total works behind the scenes to keep control of Djeno terminal

How Perenco and oil supremo Gokana scuppered Total's offer on the much-coveted Kombi, Likalala and Libondo II oilfields

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Could Total lose Kombi, Likalala and Libondo for good?

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Total picks up two new exploration licences out of sight

Total disgusts Noble Energy from doing business with Brazzaville

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Abbas Youssef (Pilatus) on special mission to win back Ngoki

Who is Total up against over Marine XX?

SNPC desperately seeking funds in Abu Dhabi

SNPC: Alphonse Okoye's agenda already shaped by IMF pressure

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Total picks up two new exploration licences out of sight

Total disgusts Noble Energy from doing business with Brazzaville

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