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The country has been
divided into oil exploration blocks. Twenty six blocks (16 onshore and 10
offshore) are available.
The
area ranges from 60 to 6000
Km².
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The deep water sector of
the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Gulf of Mexico (59 blocks with an
average area of 2000 km² and a depth of 2000 m)
is offered. It is possible to find large oilfields in this
off-shore area. Top-of-the-line technology is required for exploitation.
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The Santa Lucia
Castellanos Mine
contains lead and zinc. It has approximately 11 mineral oxidizing areas
with gold yields ranging from 5 to 8 grams per ton. Capital contributions
are required to develop and exploit it, as well as for the construction
and running of one mineral processing plant.
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Areas for
geological prospecting and exploration of basic and precious metals in
which geological prospecting is to be undertaken by foreign partners under
a total-risk contract. Geological exploration falls under a shared-risk
framework. Should a deposit be found, joint venture companies will be set
up to exploit it.
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Construction of new power stations for co-generation of electricity using
sugar cane biomass.
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Possibilities to negotiate the modernization of existing networks.
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Production
of glass containers for the food and pharmaceutical industries and for
exports. The factory is located in Las Tunas Province.
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Production
of pressed glassware (table glassware, jars, ice-cream cups, etc.) in La
Lisa Glass Factory, City of Havana. The construction of a production line
for fluorescent lamps (t-8 type) is also considered.
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Increased
production of tires for vehicles.
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Production of Porous
Ammonium Nitrate (for export markets) at Nuevitas’ and Cienfuegos´
Fertilizer Plants.
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Production
of rayon yarn at Rayon-producing plant, under Rayonitro Enterprise, in
Matanzas.
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Production
of export-oriented pesticides.
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Modernization of the chlorine and caustic soda plant.
