United Oil & Gas seeks partner to fund Jamaica offshore drilling

United Oil & Gas has secured rigs and local support but lacks a funding partner for a well offshore Jamaica's south coast, which could hold an average of one billion barrels. The company's inability to secure financing suggests continued capital constraints in the junior oil sector. A successful drill could significantly impact Jamaica's energy outlook, but the project remains contingent on external investment.

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