Argo starts gas exploration

Argo starts gas exploration

JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company PT Argo Bomberay Inc., a
production sharing contractor of state oil and gas company
Pertamina, plans to explore for natural gas in Bomberay, Kokas,
Irian Jaya, an official said on Friday.

Subandri Fuad, an official for developmental affairs at the
Kokas district office in the Fakfak regency, told Antara that the
company's operation was expected to improve the welfare of the
people living around the area.

He said the district administration had formulated a program
to inform the local people about the company's exploration plan
so that they are prepared to accept the company and benefit from
its operation.

He said the Bomberay offshore area was believed to contain a
large natural gas reserve. (jsk)