Does the CIA have its own seismic boats and drillships that operate in a cloak of invisibility?
They have lots of stuff we can only dream of...
But in answer to your question you will find former counter terrorism chief of M16 is now a senior adviser to BP so why not just control the information internally.
MI6 agent joined disgraced BP boss in secret meetings with Gaddafi
CIA have form for overthrowing Govt's to ensure Oil is looked after.