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Zanzibar moves into critical phase of oil and gas exploration

Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) Managing Director Mikidadi Ali Rashid (right) and Africa Geophysical Services (AGS) General Manager sign a contract for the collection of 3D oil and natural gas seismic data in Unguja, Zanzibar. PHOTO| JESSE MIKOFU

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By  Jesse Mikofu

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Unguja. Zanzibar has taken a significant step towards oil and natural gas exploration following the signing of a contract for the acquisition of 3D seismic data.

The year-long contract was signed between the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) and Africa Geophysical Services (AGS), a company headquartered in Oman.

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