oil exploration

Extremist and traditional tribe-based organizations in Nagaland oppose resuming oil exploration and extraction until the interstate border dispute and the Indo-Naga political issue are resolved. The opposition highlights unresolved conflicts between Assam and Nagaland affecting energy projects.

The Konyak Union states that oil exploration should only proceed after resolving Assam-Nagaland border disputes, ensuring territorial clarity, landowners’ consent, and stronger border security. They emphasize these conditions must be met before implementing a bilateral agreement.

Pemex's exploratory drilling in early 2026 reached a 29-year low, with only one exploratory well completed in the first quarter compared to 24 development wells. This decline in exploration raises concerns for investors as it may impact future oil reserves.

Colombia's left-wing political figures express fear over Abelardo De la Espriella's claimed victory in the presidential runoff election, with rival candidate Iván Cepeda refusing to concede. De la Espriella, who supports oil exploration and fracking, faces criticism from environmentalists, while Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro remain skeptical of his projected win.

Residents of Kargi in Kenya believe that rising cancer cases are linked to toxic waste left behind during oil exploration in the 1980s, sparking claims of 'environmental genocide'. The community is concerned about the potential health impacts of the oil waste. Cancer cases have been increasing in the area.