21.   An exploration project near an Indian reservation has brought embarrassing international criticism.

22.   BP Amoco denied it engaged in any environmentally harmful activity in the delta, where it had an exploration project until last year.

23.   China has entered exploration projects in Peru, Sudan, Venezuela and neighboring Kazakstan.

24.   Company president Alberto Calderon declined to name the three international companies involved in the exploration projects.

25.   Foreign oil executives warn the rates will deter investment in all but the most potentially profitable exploration projects.

26.   He said a number of companies have made proposals to the government to launch exploration projects.

27.   He said potential projects could include oil and mineral exploration project, which require huge capital.

28.   He said scientists have started a study of the moon exploration project and are considering sending a scientific satellite to the moon in the first phase of the project.

29.   The issue of sovereignty over the islands has been set aside as both have agreed to cooperate in fishing and oil exploration projects.

30.   Their first venture was building digital computers for aircraft and space exploration projects.