Overview

• Congo is offering 30 oil and gas blocks for auction amid concerns over environmental and community impacts.
• Residents near existing drilling sites report worsening pollution, health issues, and economic hardship.
• Perenco, the drilling company, claims adherence to international standards and disputes causing significant pollution.
• Environmentalists argue for renewable energy development over fossil fuel expansion in Congo.
• Congo's auction of oil blocks faces challenges, including lack of bidders and concerns over environmental protection and corruption.