ZPEB rig testing complete for Tilenga work
China’s ZPEB has completed testing on a rig that is due to set sail for Uganda, to work on TotalEnergies’ Tilenga project.
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BW Energy facility sets sail for Gabon
BW Energy’s new offshore production facility has set sail for Gabon, on a heavy lift vessel. It is due to arrive by the end of September.
Sasol posts major increase, to pay record dividend
Sasol has reported adjusted EBITDA up 48% for its financial year, ending on June 30.
Sudan offers Russia oil exploration opportunities
Sudanese officials have visited Russia and discussed the opportunities for new oil investments in the North African state.
DNO makes move into West Africa with Foxtrot fling
Norway’s DNO has struck a deal to buy a stake in Foxtrot International, which owns gas producing assets in Cote d’Ivoire.
Aker suggests Lukoil exit to resolve Ghana’s Pecan pickle
Aker Energy has six weeks to submit a plan of development for its Pecan project, offshore Ghana, while facing challenges over Russian Lukoil's involvement.
Libya reaches 1.2mn bpd, with longer-term goal ahead
Libya reached production of 1.211 million barrels per day as of August 16, a near doubling from reported volumes in July.
ReconAfrica wins environmental nod for Namibia exploration
Namibia has approved an extension to Reconnaissance Energy Africa’s environmental clearance certificate (ECC), covering the PEL 73 area.
Invictus acquires Zimbabwean basin mastery, picks next well
Invictus Energy has firmed up its control of more acreage in Zimbabwe, while also choosing a second well site, the company has announced in a release.
NOC mollifies southern leaders, Zallaf talks up relocation
National Oil Corp.’s (NOC) Zallaf Exploration and Production subsidiary is making plans to relocate its headquarters to the country’s south.
Savannah strikes Notore gas supply deal
Savannah Energy has signed another gas sales agreement in Nigeria with Notore Chemical Industries.
NNPC extends four licences on pre-PIA terms
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) has renewed licences with leading international companies in the deepwater in a move expected to unlock new investments.
Island Innovator heads south for Gazania work
The Island Innovator rig is on its way to South Africa, where it should begin drilling the Gazania-1 well by the end of September.
SDX kicks off Morocco drilling
SDX Energy has launched its delayed Morocco drilling programme at the Lalla Mimouna Sud concession with the spudding of the SAK-1 exploration well.
Buhari backtracks on Seplat support for Exxon deal
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has reversed his support for Seplat Energy to acquire ExxonMobil’s local joint venture, in apparent recognition of the regulator’s objections.
Deal makers to deal breakers: Swala, Orca bicker over accounts
A botched sale in Tanzania has seen Swala Oil and Gas dispute Orca Energy’s accounting process, leading to threats of legal action.
Afentra returns to market with sights on closing Angola deals
Up-and-coming independent Afentra has returned to trading as its plans to secure two parallel deals in Angola move ahead.
Capricorn investor slates Tullow merger plan
An investor in Capricorn Energy has expressed its opposition to the company’s merger plan, describing it as one sided in favour of Tullow Oil.
Kinshasa launches 30 block licence round
Congo Kinshasa has officially launched a licence round, offering 30 blocks to interested parties, in the face of opposition from environmentalists.
Total tees up a trio of energy projects in Angola
TotalEnergies has taken a final investment decision (FID) on Begonia, a field in Angola’s Block 17/06.
Yinson wins BP option for FPSO deployment in Angola
BP has signed an exclusive option with Yinson for an FSPO to work on the proposed PAJ project, in Angola’s Block 31.
Eni boosts Baleine discovery with follow-up exploration
Eni (MIL:ENI) has drilled an exploration well marking a second discovery on the Baleine structure, offshore Cote d’Ivoire.
Seplat boosts profits, keeps faith on Exxon deal
Seplat Energy has boost profits among higher production, with the company staying confident on its planned purchase of ExxonMobil’s local Nigerian unit.
Lundin legend Lukas passes away
Lukas Lundin, of the Lundin Group, has died at the age of 64 after a two-year struggle with brain cancer.
Eni, ANPG reach greenlight for first gas development in Angola
A group of foreign investors in Angola have taken the final investment decision (FID) on the New Gas Consortium, paving the way for more gas deliveries to the Angola LNG plant.