Baker Hughes and the pace of change
Baker Hughes is shoring up its position in Abu Dhabi, opening a new wellhead repair and maintenance facility in the country last week, while talking up its various positions in the region.
Savannah completes Nigerian entry with Seven Energy
It has been a long time coming, but Savannah Petroleum has completed its acquisition of Seven Energy, broadening its focus from Nigerien exploration to including Nigerian production.
Penspen’s local touch in Abu Dhabi
The Middle East has been a mainstay of Penspen and confirmation of that came earlier this week, with the announcement of a project management consultancy (PMC) award from Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC.
Opening the Gateway to Abu Dhabi
Energy Voice and Granite PR have held their first co-branded Gateway event in Abu Dhabi, with a pre-conference breakfast involving ADNOC, where the importance of innovation and co-operation was high on the menu.
Uniper bullish on LNG availability
Uniper is confident that LNG supply will continue to be bountiful in the years to come, providing a secure source of supply for demand around the world, company board member Keith Martin told Energy Voice at ADIPEC.
ADNOC sets out Murban Futures plan
Abu Dhabi is taking steps to cement its position as a reliable supplier through the launch of the Murban Futures contract.
Abu Dhabi minister highlights efficiency, emissions
Forecasts for future demand and supply may fluctuate, but cutting costs and increasing efficiency will serve Abu Dhabi in the long term, Minister of Energy and Industry Suhail Al Mazroui said during a panel discussion at ADIPEC.
IEA: Gas and renewables to power Africa
The struggle to provide Africa with energy will become increasingly important, particularly in terms of balancing power with carbon emissions, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
Action needed on Nigerian oil theft
Nigeria loses 138,400 barrels per day of crude, around 7% of its total production, to theft, spills or shut-in production, according to a report from the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI).
Saipem wins Alen pipeline work
Equatorial Guinea has approved a $90-100 million gas pipeline contract with Saipem.
Despite loss, Vaalco tips better times ahead
Vaalco Energy has posted a loss for the third quarter, with realised oil prices slipping and production down.
US eyes exports of coal, LNG to Africa
The US is eager to export LNG and coal to African states, US Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg told the Africa Oil Week conference.
Senegal launches licence round
Senegal has launched its licence round the Africa Oil Week conference in South Africa, although it faces criticism from one company for offering a disputed block.
KN puts wheels in motion on FSRU purchase plan
Klaipedos Nafta (KN) intends to buy a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) by the end of 2024.
Sound sets the stage for Moroccan sale
Sound Energy has reached a preliminary agreement on the sale of a major stake in its eastern Moroccan assets for $112.8 million.
Cyprus signs off on Aphrodite exploitation plan
Cyprus has issued an exploitation licence to three companies to develop the Aphrodite field, with gas to be exported to Egypt for liquefaction.
Sovcomflot lines up cash for Arctic LNG 2 carriers
Sovcomflot has signed an agreement on lease financing with VEB.RF Group, for the first of a series of icebreaking LNG carriers (LNGCs) that will serve Arctic LNG 2.
Low demand, US supply squeeze OPEC
Oil demand will reach 101 million barrels per day in 2020, OPEC’s World Oil Outlook (WOO) has said.
Crew members snatched off Benin and Togo
Four crew members have been kidnapped from a Greek oil tanker off Togo, following the seizing of nine sailors from a vessel carrying gypsum on November 2 off Benin.
LNG comes through for Shell and Total
While low LNG spot prices have taken their toll, the Europe’s two major players in the sector, Total and Shell, performed strongly in the third quarter.
Kosmos scores in Equatorial Guinea
Kosmos Energy notched up $16 million in net income for the third quarter, while also celebrating a discovery offshore Equatorial Guinea.
Africa Oil goes it alone in Nigeria deal
Africa Oil will go it alone in the acquisition of stakes in major fields offshore Nigeria after its partners, Delonex Energy and Vitol Investment Partnership, both withdrew.
Waiting time in Tunisia
Tunisia has recently elected a new president, demonstrating the strength of its democratic institutions. The country’s hydrocarbons industry continues to struggle, though.
South Sudan plans licence round
South Sudan plans to offer 13 blocks under a licence round to be launched in the first quarter of 2020, moving away from the previous preference for direct negotiations.
Ghana challenges slow Pecan development for Aker
Aker Energy has changed its plans to develop the Pecan field in Ghana in the face of regulatory complexity.