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.
Rigs & Vessels
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.
“Nerve centre” arrives offshore Senegal for BP’s LNG project
The quarters and utilities (QU) facility has been delivered to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project, offshore Senegal and Mauritania.
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.
Supertanker seized after fleeing Nigerian navy
Equatorial Guinea’s navy has arrested a VLCC that had fled from Nigeria, after an alleged attempted loading at the Akpo field.
Choosing fast FLNG to cash in on sky-high gas prices
High gas prices represent an opportunity for those already producing, but those working on new supplies are feeling the need to accelerate plans. Floating LNG (FLNG) offers one solution, being faster to market than onshore projects.
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.
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.
Woodside drops sale plans for Senegal’s Sangomar
Woodside Energy has dropped plans to sell down a stake in its Senegal project, the offshore Sangomar development.
Eiffage completes GTA LNG platform for BP
Eiffage Génie Civil Marine have completed the central platform of the hub for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Searcher relaunches seismic plans, as SA ponders energy future
Searcher Seismic has filed for a new application to shoot 3D seismic offshore South Africa, in what is set to be a new test for the country’s willingness to approve such work.
Aker Energy wins further extension in Ghana
Ghana has granted Aker Energy more time to submit the plan of development for its Pecan field.
Vaalco adds two wells to drilling plans off Gabon
Following success, Vaalco Energy has elected to keep its Borr Drilling rig for another two wells offshore Gabon.
BP moves to the front foot in Egypt around gas plans
BP has awarded a new seismic imaging programme to CGG in Egypt. The award comes shortly after the supermajor won more exploration acreage in the country.
Bangalane takes up role as head of INP
Nazário Bangalane has been sworn in as the new chairman of Mozambique’s Instituto Nacional de Petroleo (INP).
Bangalane takes up role as head of INP
Nazário Bangalane has been sworn in as the new chairman of Mozambique’s Instituto Nacional de Petroleo (INP).
Tullow takes over FPSO work, hands contract to Petrofac
Tullow Ghana (LON:TLW) has awarded a five-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract to Petrofac Ghana (LON:PFC) on the FPSO Kwame Nkrumah.
Tower signs up bank finance for Cameroon well costs
Tower Resources has signed up financial support for its Cameroon well from BGFI Bank, putting it on course to drill the NJOM-3 well in the fourth quarter of the year.
ReconAfrica kicks off hotly watched drill campaign
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has launched its second phase of drilling, with the highly anticipated 8-2 well begun on the weekend targeting a potential 799 million barrels.
Eco continues acquisition spree with South Africa deal
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has struck a deal to buy another 6.25% stake in a South African block, while also raising $12.3 million.
TotalEnergies commits $850mn to Angola add-on
TotalEnergies and its partners on Angola’s Block 17 have taken the final investment decision (FID) on the $850 million CLOV Phase 3 development.
Hero saves Nigerian town from flaming tanker
A Nigerian driver drove a flaming tanker out of a Delta State community on June 11, winning plaudits for his heroism.
TotalEnergies signs up Tungsten Explorer for West Africa work
Vantage Drilling International has struck a deal to provide its Tungsten Explorer to TotalEnergies for at least 225 days.