Costs up to 14 times higher than in Vaca Muerta, volatile prices, and reluctant suppliers: the factors casting doubt on Sea Lion's profitability in the Falkland Islands
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President Javier Milei announced a national decree on Thursday night to increase sanctions against companies involved in the Sea Lion oil project in the Malvinas (Falkland Islands). The move is intended to tighten enforcement against firms operating in the disputed region.
Analysts have raised concerns regarding the financial viability of the Sea Lion project. Factors contributing to these doubts include operational costs reported to be up to 14 times higher than those in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, volatile market prices, and difficulties in securing reliable suppliers.
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Infobae (AR) - Public WorksFocuses on political negotiations and the decline of national public works.
Infobae (AR) - Sea LionFocuses on economic feasibility and new sanctions against oil operators.
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