Tag Archives: Oil exploration

Oil Resource Holds Hope for Cambodia’s Future Wealth

The impending development of off shore oil fields discovered in Cambodia’s territorial waters, and continuing onshore exploration, may herald big changes to the country’s economy. A joint ADB and World Bank Oil and Gas Mission visited Cambodia recently. During their visit the World Bank Newsletter had the opportunity to interview Ms Masami Kojima, Lead Energy … Continue reading

Introduction to Oil and Gas

The announcement of Cambodia’s first significant petroleum discovery in January 2005 has put Cambodia on a path to becoming a new oil producer. The world petroleum industry has a long history and oil has not always benefited people in the countries where it is discovered for reasons not always easy to understand. This is the … Continue reading