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December 10, 2013

Oil explorer eyes Spain's pristine Canary Islands
Madrid (AFP) Dec 10, 2013
Luring millions of tourists a year with its crystal-clear waters, warm winters and precious wildlife, Spain's Canary Islands may hold another treasure - oil - that is attracting a less welcome visitor. Oil and gas group Repsol aims to begin exploring in 2014 off the archipelago's coast for oil deposits, which could be the largest in Spain. The group, which awaits only a final clearance from the Environment Ministry, plans to set up a logistical base in January before starting exploration in Ma ... read more

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