Nigerian Navy slates Dryad over piracy report
The Nigerian Navy has expressed alarm over “inaccurate and unverified” reports on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
Offshore
UTEC wins survey work at Coral Sul FLNG
Acteon’s UTEC will begin survey work in April on the Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) project, offshore Mozambique.
NNPC talks pipeline protection, maritime security
The Nigerian military has committed to providing “maximum security” for the country’s oil and gas assets.
Egypt launches round with Schlumberger digital platform
Egypt has launched its first bid round of 2021 and a new digital platform collaboration, with Schlumberger.
Energean awards TechnipFMC subsea work
TechnipFMC has won subsea tie-back work on the NEA/NI project offshore Egypt.
Lukoil throws hat into FAR ring
Russia’s Lukoil has emerged as another suitor to buy MSGBC Basin-focused FAR, for A$220 million ($170mn).
BP checks in with Egypt ahead of Raven start
A number of high-ranking BP executives have held talks with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla amid preparations to begin the Raven project.
Shell considering onshore Nigeria sales
Shell is "reviewing" further sales of assets in Nigeria, the company said.
Opsealog: Better shipping through efficiency
Shipping efficiency will play an important part in the energy transition, reducing emissions and cutting costs.
COSL benefits as China offshore capex surges
China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) is expected to have another solid year in 2021 as offshore capital spending is set to surge to record levels in China.
Geopolitics threaten to derail East Med local development plans
Despite discussion around East Mediterranean’s gas having a global impact, it is locally that will be the most important, speakers at a recent event said.
GlobalData questions South Africa’s gas development
Discoveries offshore South Africa have “no clear route to commercialisation”, according to GlobalData.
Energean hits go on NEA/NI project
Energean has taken the final investment decision (FID) on its North El Amriya and North Idkunea (NEA/NI) subsea tieback, offshore Egypt.
First E&P exports first Anyala cargo
First oil has been exported from Yinson Holding’s Abigail-Joseph floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel offshore Nigeria.
New life for Namibia’s long-dormant Kudu
BW Energy has signed a deal to increase its stake in the Kudu licence, offshore Namibia, potentially reviving the long-dormant project.
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Abubakar sells off Intels stake
Nigeria’s former vice president Atiku Abubakar has sold off his interest in Intels Nigeria, a logistics company, fuelling speculation of a run for the presidency in 2023.
Lekoil under fire from partners, shareholders
Lekoil has received a warning that unless it pays its bills at OPL 310 its stake may be sold off, while also facing shareholder demands for board change.
Modec orders compressor trains, water system for Sangomar
Modec has ordered six compressor trains from MAN Energy Solutions for the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal.
Caverton expands helicopter fleet with S-92
The Milestone Aviation Group has delivered a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to Nigeria’s Caverton Helicopters.
Smooth transition at GMS hits rocks over severance
Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has suspended its CEO Tim Summers over a severance agreement as the company’s new board flexes its muscles.
Ghana orders Eni, Springfield to unitise
Ghana has ordered Eni and Springfield Exploration and Production to unitise the Afina and Sankofa fields, after the two companies failed to make progress on their own.
Update: Shell seizes Impact opportunity in South Africa
Shell is entering Impact Oil and Gas’ Transkei and Algoa exploration right offshore South Africa, shortly after the exit of ExxonMobil and Equinor.
NNPC, First reach oil at OMLs 83, 85
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) and First E&P have reached first oil at OMLs 83 and 85.
BW buys stacked jack-ups, plans Dussafu work
BW Energy has acquired two jack-up rigs and hatched a new plan for the development of the Hibiscus/Ruche field, offshore Gabon.