Expertise can all be imported and if the US really injects itself into the administration the regulatory side can be streamlined. We operate in the region and previously have operated in Africa and the Middle East. The largest hurdle is regulatory and community management. Drillers can all be brought in as expats and service companies typically will fly their equipment in. All exploration and modeling happens outside the country anyway.
When I say community management I mean working with the social side and ensuring the communities don’t blockade you. The largest problem in the region is a couple folks sitting in the middle of the road stopping you from getting a rig in or getting trucks to get your oil out. We spend an immense amount of time and effort actively engaging with communities and supporting a lot of great social programs that assist them.
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