document: The latest on Madagascarâs long-awaited licensing round is for a Nov â18 opening. Parliament is yet to approve the new petroleum legislation, although the new round may still use the current petroleum code if need be. The offer could include the Morondava Basin, Cap d'Ambre and Sainte Marie Island areas.  Meanwhile OMNIS remains available for direct negotiation outside a tendering process for open onshore blocks and offshore blocks outside the 40-44 units to be proposed in the coming round.
summary: The latest on Madagascarâs long-awaited licensing round is for a Nov â18 opening. Parliament is yet to approve the new petroleum legislation, although the new round may still use the current petroleum code if need be. 