Santo Domingo.- A collaborative study conducted by the Dominican Oil Refinery (Refidomsa) and Pedro Henríquez Ureña University (Unphu) has revealed that four basins in the Dominican Republic have reached the necessary depth, pressure, and temperature conditions for oil generation.
These findings are detailed in the report titled “Geochemical Modeling in the Azua, San Juan, Cibao, and Enriquillo Basins,” which builds upon a previous document presented in February. The earlier report had identified the presence of geological hydrocarbon formations.
Yamily López, the general manager of Refidomsa, emphasized that the insights from these studies are accessible to potential investors interested in entering the commercial oil sector. She also highlighted the strategic importance of these investigations for the Dominican State.
“These reports are the outcome of rigorous scientific investigations conducted by our technical team. They form part of a strategy led by Dr. Leonardo Aguilera, the president of the board of directors, aimed at deepening our understanding of the country’s oil basins,” López explained.
The study affirms that these scientific discoveries will bolster ongoing research efforts, aiming to precisely and reliably document the presence of oil and natural gas in the national territory.
The research team includes Gregorio Rosario, the deputy director of Refidomsa’s Research and Exploration Unit, along with Vera Cedeño Pérez, Ricardo Reynoso Villafaña, Mario García González, Mauricio Vásquez, Claudia Acra, Rosill Rodríguez, Gian Caolo, and Johnny Gregorio Cedeño.