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Where has petroleum been discovered and exploited in Niger?

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In the context of the country of Niger, petroleum deposits have been discovered and exploited in the eastern and central regions of the nation. These petroleum resources, along with locally mined coal, serve as the primary fuel sources for generating the majority of the country's electricity.1