One thing that gets me thinking though. If there was indication of any significant and economically viable oil reserves down that way (which the spook community would know about long before most oil & gas professionals, let alone the general public), wouldn't you expect the usual preparations for securing the bounty?
OTOH, if the indications are that nothing of substance is expected to be found, then why go through all the hassle and expense of stepping up defences?
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