Chariot makes Morocco find as rig moves to re-entry
Chariot has made a “significant” discovery at its Anchois-2 well off Morocco. This paves the way for the company to pursue its gas development plans.
Offshore
After victory over Shell, South Africa turns to Searcher Seismic plans
With Shell’s seismic plans in disarray, South African activists are turning their sights on more offshore plans from Searcher Seismic.
Shell throws in the towel as Amazon Warrior leaves South Africa
The Amazon Warrior has left South Africa and is heading towards Las Palmas, in what is seen as a victory for local protests over Shell’s seismic plans.
Restive shareholder exits FAR, following Bambo miss
Australian minnow FAR (ASX:FAR) is likely to be breathing a sigh of relief on the notice that Allan Gray is no longer a substantial holder, although there remain questions for the future.
Shell ordered to pause South African seismic
A South African court has ordered Shell to halt its seismic work offshore the Wild Coast, based on seeming failures on local consultations.
Mantashe defends Shell’s seismic plans amid protests
South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has spoken in defence of Shell’s ongoing seismic plans as local protests continue.
Shell wins seismic court case in South Africa
A South African court has approved Shell to go ahead with a seismic shoot offshore the Wild Coast.
BP starts up new field offshore Angola
BP has started production at its Platina field, offshore Angola in Block 18.
SBM pays more fines for West African bribery
Switzerland has ordered three SBM subsidiaries to pay 7 million francs ($7.5mn) for failing to prevent bribe paying in Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria.
Shell’s Eastern Cape seismic under fire
Opposition is building against Shell’s plan for a 3D seismic survey of South Africa’s southeast coast.
EPS planned for TotalEnergies’ South Africa gas find
Africa Energy has sung the praises of an early production system (EPS) plan to develop gas discoveries offshore South Africa.
Eni scopes out net zero gas plan for Baleine
Eni is working on net zero plan for its Baleine discovery, offshore Cote d’Ivoire, in a pioneering industry move.
Shearwater launches new airgun technology
Shearwater GeoServices Holding has launched a new seismic source technology, Harmony.
ICJ finds for Somalia in offshore carve-up
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found in favour of Somalia in a ruling on maritime boundaries in the Indian Ocean.
Eni’s ILX plans continue run of success with Cabaça North
Eni has started up the Cabaça North development in Angola’s Block 15/06, adding another 15,000 barrels per day to the local hub.
Libya’s Sidra, Ras Lanuf terminals reopen
Exports have resumed from a number of ports in Libya, with local protestors agreeing to end their occupation.
Aquaterra wins three-year Sea Swift work off Angola
Aquaterra Energy has signed a master engineering and design service agreement to provide multiple of its Sea Swift platforms to Angola.
Maersk wins Cameroon FSO work
Cameroon Oil Transportation Co. (Cotco) has awarded work on the Kome-Kribi marine terminal to Maersk Supply Service.
Bourbon to support Shell’s Namibia, Sao Tome drilling
France’s Bourbon will provide a logistics package to Shell for upcoming exploration wells offshore Namibia and Sao Tomé & Principe.
Nigeria ups anti-piracy work with Falcon Eye launch
Nigeria has highlighted progress in maritime surveillance amid falling numbers of reported pirate attacks.
Kinshasa plans action on killer Lake Kivu
Congo Kinshasa has set out plans to tackle the threat – and opportunity – of gas under water in Lake Kivu.
PGS, ION complete innovative Shell work
PGS and ION Geophysical have completed a survey offshore Egypt using a new extended long offset (ELO) design.
NOC swings into action on Tobruk diesel spill
The Tobruk power plant has leaked diesel and there are mounting fears of pollution spreading.
Etinde FID delayed once more
A final investment decision for the Etinde project in Cameroon has slipped once more, with Bowleven now tipping 2022.
Oil prices, memes rise as Suez jam continues
The MT Ever Given remains stuck across the Suez Canal, driving up oil prices – and jokes on social media.