Country Report
Madagascar upstream summary
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Report summary
In January 2025, Madagascar announced an initiative to refresh its upstream industry. The government aims to overhaul the oil and gas sector by introducing fairer contracts. This involves three key steps: terminating outdated agreements, developing a new model production sharing contract (PSC) and lifting the suspension on block promotions. The country hopes these changes will attract fresh investment and revitalise the industry. Madagascar has experienced limited commercial production. ...
Table of contents
- Introduction
- Morondava and Majunga basins
- Diego Ambilobe basin
- Cap Saint Marie and Ile Saint Marie basins
- Petroleum plays
- Licensing
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Recent activity
- Historical activity
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Drilling
- Drilling activity
- Recent exploration
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Historical background
- Success rates
- Oil/liquids
- Gas
- 19 more item(s)...
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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Map of Madagascar petroleum basinsGeneralised stratigraphy of Madagascar
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Drilling activity by well typeMadagascar licence map
What's included
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