The Malvinas Islands government has launched a public consultation asking islanders to weigh in on the environmental impact of an offshore oil exploration and drilling project. This would be the first time Malvinas conducts an oil drilling project in its surrounding waters, in spite of Argentina’s ongoing sovereignty claims over the islands and the maritime territory.Israeli company Navitas Petroleum would be in charge of the drill.
In April 2022, the Argentine government banned Navitas Petroleum from carrying out oil exploration in Argentine territory due to its activities surrounding the Malvinas Islands.
July 3, 2024
SOURCE: BUENOS AIRES HERALD
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