However, Transocean Vice President Adrian Rose has said its oil rig had no indication of problems before the explosion.

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The IEA will produce a tally once it has a clear indication of the types of oil that each country will make available.

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Mega-deals such as these are an indication of just how serious the quest for African oil has become.

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