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Sierra Leone Positions for Potential Oil Production as Bio Announces $225 Million Deal

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Sierra Leone is positioning itself for a possible entry into oil and gas production after President Julius Maada Bio announced a proposed $225 million investment and renewed interest in the country’s offshore basin. Bio disclosed in his State Opening Address to Parliament on August 7 2026, saying recent seismic work has improved understanding of Sierra [...] The post Sierra Leone Positions for Potential Oil Production as Bio Announces $225 Million Deal appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Sierraloaded · 13 Aug 2026, 10:40 am

Sierra Leone Positions for Potential Oil Production as Bio Announces $225 Million Deal

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