OCT 2011: Hydrocarbon Ministry grants permit for exploration in Virunga NP

Two permits  giving SOCO the go-ahead were signed by DRC’s hydrocarbons and environment ministries despite a previously announced commitment by the government to suspend oil exploration in the Park pending the result of a Strategic Environmental Assessment. The assessment, funded by the EU and other international donors, is expected to be complete in late 2012.… Read More

SEP 2011: Environment Ministry authorises “aeromagnetic and aerogravimetric” surveys in Virunga NP

Two permits  giving SOCO the go-ahead were signed by DRC’s hydrocarbons and environment ministries despite a previously announced commitment by the government to suspend oil exploration in the Park pending the result of a Strategic Environmental Assessment. The assessment, funded by the EU and other international donors, is expected to be complete in late 2012.… Read More