In October 2016, SOCO Exploration and Production Congo SA (SOCO) was granted the approval the exploitation permit (PEX) for Lidongo discovery. The permit was a part of the shallow water Marine XI block. SOCO operates the permit with a 40.39% interest. Partners are WNR (23%), SNPC (15%), Africa Oil & Gas Corp (AOGC) (13.11%) and PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corp (PVEP) (8.5%). Â 
SOCO Exploration and Production Congo SA (SOCO) was granted the approval the exploitation permit (PEX) for Lidongo discovery. 