Panic over as Enagas denies Medgaz stoppage
Spanish transmission operator Enagas has shrugged off disruption to Algerian gas flows via the Medgaz link.
Pipelines
TotalEnergies’ Ikike reaches first flows
TotalEnergies (LON:TTE) has started production at the Ikike field, offshore Nigeria, which should reach peak production of 50,000 barrels per day by the end of the year.
San Leon’s Fanning sets out the OML 18 plan
Things are looking up for San Leon Energy (LON: SLE), with the company closing in on the completion of its Nigeria deal and managing to avoid the termination of its listing on London’s AIM.
ILF, Doris win PMC work on huge pipeline project
ILF Consulting Engineers and Doris Group have won project management consultancy (PMC) work on the proposed Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP).
Eni commissions Luanda refinery unit, while Zambia talks product pipelines
Angola has inaugurated a new unit at the Luanda refinery, with Zambian officials expressing their interest in securing fuel supplies from their neighbour.
Sonatrach tweaks pricing conditions for Engie
Sonatrach has struck a deal to supply France’s Engie with gas via the Medgaz pipeline.
Heirs CEO talks gas plans and safe operations in Nigeria
Nigeria’s companies are starting to play an increasingly important role in the country’s production, particularly given the waning appetite for onshore risk from IOCs.
Nigeria faces uphill battle to tackle its oil spill issues
Nigeria has long had issues with safety, not least in keeping workers safe from militants. The government has shown little sign of tackling the problem among legal operations, let alone the safety challenges of widespread illicit bunkering and refining.
EACOP submits construction application to Uganda
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) company has applied to the Ugandan government for a licence to begin construction.
Shell hits pause on Nigerian asset sale
Shell has put the sale of its Nigerian assets on hold, pending a court hearing.
HYPREP talks up Ogoniland power connection within 12 months
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) is working on a plan to connect Ogoniland to the Nigerian power grid, in an extension of its original focus on remediating polluted lands.
NOC declares Gulf of Sirte force majeure, criticises oil minister
National Oil Corp. (NOC) has declared force majeure at Es Sider and Ras Lanuf, joining the Brega and Zueitina terminals.
Role reversal for Spain as it exports gas to Morocco
Spain has begun flowing gas south, into Morocco, via the Gazoduc Maghreb Europe (GME).
Ghana protests prices, while government scrambles on refinery, pipeline
Ghana’s government is taking steps to tackle the fuel crisis, but protests are on the rise at the high price of living.
Sonatrach scores major Hassi R’Mel addition
Sonatrach has made a significant addition to its reserves at the Hassi R’Mel licence.
NOC warns of Sirte closure, linked power problems
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has warned that it may call force majeure on its Gulf of Sirte loadings within the next 72 hours.
Wentworth strikes for Scirocco’s Ruvuma stake
Wentworth Resources has struck a deal to buy Scirocco Energy’s 25% stake in the Ruvuma licence, for up to $16 million.
McKinsey warns of African shortfall amid energy transition risks
The energy transition is throwing up particular challenges for Africa, not least in terms of access to the skills and capital needed to meet future demand.
Petrojet, Taqa sign deals on Equatorial Guinea work
Egyptian companies have struck deals to carry out work in Equatorial Guinea, according to recent high-level talks.
Major HFO spill extends into Gambia River
The Gambia has acknowledged a heavy fuel oil (HFO) spill in the West Coast Region, seemingly caused by a ruptured pipeline.
Savannah signs second Nigerian gas sales deal this year
Savannah Energy has signed a second gas sales agreement this year via its Accugas subsidiary.
Sonatrach signs Sinopec deal, launches pipeline monitoring
Sonatrach has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) with Sinopec on the Zarzaitine concession, in the Illizi Basin.
Shell issues tenders for major Nigerian deepwater addition
Shell has issued three engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tenders for companies to participate in the 120,000 barrel per day Bonga North development in Nigeria.
Eni, Sonatrach agree on fast-track gas developments
Eni and Sonatrach have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on accelerating gas plans and a move towards green hydrogen.
Nigerian companies team up on gas network plan in Lagos
A group of Nigerian companies have teamed up to build, own and operate (BOO) a natural gas infrastructure network in the Lagos Free Zone.