[gear54rus]

They didn't hesitate to send troops for some bullshit reason, why hesitate now when it's actually beneficial (assuming it is executed correctly which may or may not be the case)?

Right, because it is not beneficial right now (it's not like there is oil in there) and we can always take action later when it gets closer and more serious.

[saryant]

There's lots of oil in that part of the world. Nigeria is a major producer and there are lots of promising fields off Liberia and Sierra Leone.

https://lukoil-overseas.com/press-centre/7059.php

http://www.chevron.com/countries/liberia/

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-17115042