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ANH aprueba cesión del bloque Sinú-9 en Córdoba: clave para la seguridad energética y producción de gas

El bloque SN-9 Sinú-9 ha sido catalogado por la Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) como un activo estratégico para la seguridad energética del pa...

ANH aprueba cesión del bloque Sinú-9 en Córdoba: clave para la seguridad energética y producción de gas

TL;DR

  • The SN-9 Sinú-9 block is deemed a strategic asset for Colombia's energy security by the ANH.
  • Exploratory wells Mágico-1X and Brujo-1X have shown favorable technical results, indicating significant gas potential.
  • The ANH approved the cession of the block to Maurel & Prom Colombia Sociedad Ltda. after a detailed nine-month study.
  • Maurel & Prom Colombia Sociedad Ltda. has extensive experience in hydrocarbon exploration and production.
  • The cession process involved verification of legal, financial, environmental, and social requirements.
  • Media reports have raised concerns about alleged irregularities and pressures related to the block's transfer.
  • Maurel & Prom previously announced agreements to acquire stakes in the Sinu-9 gas block.