Sierra Leone Opens Offshore Frontier to Shell
Sierra Leone has taken a significant step toward transforming its energy sector after signing a landmark offshore exploration agreement with Shell plc, a move that signals growing international confidence in the country’s untapped oil and gas potential. The deal, finalized on 22 April 2026, grants Shell permission to conduct advanced geological and geophysical surveys across multiple offshore blocks along Sierra Leone’s coastline. The agreement, known as a reconnaissance permit, allows […]
