Chevron reported that the government of Nigeria's announced that the company has been awarded interests in two promising deepwater oil prospecting licenses (OPL) offshore Nigeria.
Chevron won interests in Block 250, where it will serve as operator, and in Block 214, which will be operated by ExxonMobil.
Further announcements by the Nigerian government outlining the percentage interests awarded to participants are expected soon.
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