FPSO sailaway for BP’s GTA LNG project
The FPSO for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahymeyim (GTA) LNG project has left China and is heading for its site off Mauritania and Senegal.
Rigs & Vessels
Angola signs up Abu Dhabi maritime support
The company said the “energy sector in particular is likely to benefit considerably from improved connectivity”.
Shell signs up Stena Forth for Egypt drilling
Shell has contracted the Stena Forth for three wells offshore Egypt, following the rig’s recent success at the Nargis-1 exploration well for Chevron.
Perenco scores success with innovative platform design
The French company operates 11 fields on- and offshore Congo, producing 25,000 bpd in 2021.
Shelf Drilling extends Petrobel work in Egypt
Shelf Drilling has secured a one-year contract extension for the Trident 16 jack-up rig.
Dolphin pushes back Nigeria drilling for semisub
The Blackford Dolphin arrived in Las Palmas on November 24, 2022, following a delayed departure from Mexico and reduced transit speed.
Chevron extends jack-up contract from Shelf Drilling
Shelf Drilling has extended the contract on its Shelf Drilling Tenacious jack-up, offshore Angola.
Wison wins FLNG work from Eni
Wison Heavy Industries has won work to develop a floating LNG (FLNG) project for Eni off Congo Brazzaville.
MSC ties up purchase of Bolloré Africa
“Backed by MSC Group’s financial strength and operational expertise, Bolloré Africa Logistics will be able to meet all its commitments to governments, particularly regarding port concessions,” MSC said.
Total signs up rig for Venus appraisal in 2023
Northern Ocean owns the Deepsea Mira, which is currently warm stacked in Norway. The company also owns the Deepsea Bollsta, which began drilling a well for Shell this week.
Rig arrives in Namibia for Shell appraisal
Northern Ocean has delivered a semisubmersible drilling rig to Shell Upstream Namibia.
Report: Chevron strikes gas off Egypt
Chevron has found gas off Egypt at its Nargis block, according to Welligence Energy Analytics.
Yinson steps up for Azule FPSO off Angola
Yinson Production has agreed to work on the Agogo FPSO for Azule Energy, in Angola’s Block 15/06.
Sonangol lines up additional Suezmax for 2023 delivery
Sonangol has begun building a second oil tanker, following an oil cutting ceremony in South Korea on November 28.
Exxon to decommission Zafiro, eyeing licence expiry
ExxonMobil is “working towards” decommissioning its Zafiro Producer unit, offshore Equatorial Guinea.
Ponticelli begins maintenance work at Total’s Alima
Workers from Ponticelli Frères are going to work on TotalEnergies’ Alima FPU, in Congo Brazzaville, for a planned 16 days of maintenance.
Perenco opens new pre-salt Congolese play
Perenco has reported drilling success at its PNGF Sud licence, in Congo Brazzaville, potentially opening a new play.
Woodside celebrates next Sangomar step
Companies building the Sangomar FPSO have completed their work, keeping the Senegalese field on schedule for start in late 2023.
Eni plunges into Thuraya work, picking up from Dana Gas
Eni has begun drilling the Thuraya prospect, offshore Egypt, hoping to replicate the success of its major Zohr find.
South Africa seeks seismic providers ahead of licence round
South Africa is dusting off seismic plans once more as it aims to launch a licensing round, following the passage of long delayed upstream laws.
BP takes on Valaris floater for Egypt work
BP has picked a Valaris rig to drill four wells offshore Egypt, starting late in the third or early in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Chevron extends jack-up contract with Shelf Drilling
Shelf Drilling has extended a contract with Chevron in Angola for the Shelf Drilling Tenacious.
Eco Atlantic sinks on Gazania-1 disappointment
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas (LSE:ECO) has declared the Gazania-1 well non-commercial in a knock for offshore South Africa’s hopes.
KBR, JGC and Technip Energies sign up to FEED on Nigeria’s first FLNG
UTM Offshore has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for a floating LNG (FLNG) project offshore Nigeria.
Amid faltering TEN expansion, Tullow accelerates Jubilee SE
Tullow Oil expects to begin drilling wells on Jubilee South East this quarter, with the aim of boosting production beyond 100,000 barrels per day in 2025.