OTS Latin America Searches Oil and Gas in Panama

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The study to be conducted throughout the country will be funded by the Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) and the State.

Referring to the areas studied, the Minister of Economy and Finance mentioned Bocas del Toro, in the border with Costa Rica, south of Chiriqui, the Gulf of Panama and the Gulf of Uraba.

"The study will shed some light on which areas would have greater chances of success during exploration," added the minister to Prensa.com.

Source: Prensa.com

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