Madagascar to Start Distributing Crude Oil Locally and Hope to Boost Job Market · Global Voices
Lova Rakotomalala

L'Express reports that the Madagascar Oil Group will start testing distribution of 55,000 to  73,000 barrels [fr] of crude oil from Tsimiroro, Madagascar onto the local market. It is part of the new government strategy to ingnite economic recovery and strive for energy independence [fr]. The oil exploitation is also expected to create new jobs for local staff [fr] with expertise in oil extraction.