Paraguay begins quest for energy independence

Oil and gas company President Energy marked the inauguration of its exploration programme in Paraguay's Pirity Basin with a ceremony attended by the President of Paraguay and members of the cabinet on Tuesday.

Oil and gas company President Energy marked the inauguration of its exploration programme in Paraguay's Pirity Basin with a ceremony attended by the President of Paraguay and members of the cabinet on Tuesday.

The company presented its forthcoming 3D seismic programme, prior to commencement of the drilling programme in 2014.

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