Kenya and Somalia will equally share proceeds of oil and gas sales within the disputed maritime triangle in a deal brokered by Qatar. Qatar has a major interest in Italian international Oil giant Eni which is carrying out explorations on some of the blocks in the disputed territory. The oil blocs sold to Qatari are said to be approximately 15,000 square feet with water depths ranging from about 1,000 metres to 3,000 metres. ''It is true that the Government of Qatar bought three oil exploration blocs in the Indian Ocean within Kenya's territory through Qatar Petroleum in 2019. Somalia argues its maritime boundary should run in the same direction as the southeasterly path of the country’s land border.

Source: The Star May 19, 2021 00:56 UTC