Mauritania+Petroleum+and+Natural+Gas

=Mauritania Petroleum=

Executive Summary:
It is unlikely that Chinese companies, specifically China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), will invest any significant amount into the petroleum industry of Mauritania. CNPC currently operates four exploration projects within Mauritania (Block Ta13, Block Ta21, Block 12, and Block 20). In 2006, both petroleum and natural gas were located in Block 20, however, as of 2013, there have been no further discoveries or pursuit of petroleum or natural gas in the area.

Analytic Confidence:
Analytic confidence is medium. Source reliability ranges from medium to high. There is no conflict between sources. The analyst had low expertise on the subject, did not use a structured analytic method, worked alone, and collaborated with a team. The subject is moderately complex and the deadline was moderately difficult to meet.


 * Analyst****:** Jared DeTal

http://www.cnpc.com.cn/en/cnpcworldwide/mauritania/?COLLCC=166877955& http://www.gulfoilandgas.com/webpro1/MAIN/Mainnews.asp?id=1521 -Mauritania has oil deposits (with a few blocks being operated by CNPC), but it doesn't seem like anything new has come from it -Are the reserves depleted?