Israeli gas flows into Egypt
Gas exports from Israel’s Leviathan field to Egypt began on January 15.
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ExxonMobil labelled ‘explorer of the year’ as global discoveries reach four-year high
Exxon Mobil led the way with new finds off the coasts of Guyana and Cyprus as global oil and gas discoveries in 2019 hit a four-year high, according to a new report.
Pharos pushes Egyptian work after slow start
Pharos Energy’s Egyptian assets have increased production slower than expected but should overtake the company’s Vietnamese volumes this year.
SDX boosts South Disouq reserves
SDX Energy has increased its resources at South Disouq, in Egypt, by 35%, according to a report by Gaffney, Cline & Associates (GCA).
Turkish mercenaries turn up the pressure in Libya
The civil war in Libya is escalating as mercenaries, supplied by Turkey, have been mobilised to support the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA).
ExxonMobil, Chevron line up Egyptian entries
Egypt has licensed a number of areas, including the award of around 7,000 square km to ExxonMobil in the offshore.
APICORP alarmed on declining MENA gas spend
Gas investments in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region are declining, according to a report from Saudi Arabia-based Arab Petroleum Investments Corp. (APICORP).
Israel endorses Egypt gas exports
Israel has approved permits to export gas to Egypt, from offshore fields. First exports are expected in January.
Zohr continues to rise for Egypt
Egypt’s Zohr field is producing at around 3 billion cubic feet (85 million cubic metres) per day, the country’s Ministry of Petroleum has said.
Gravity survey planned for Egypt in 2020
TGS and AustinBridgeporth will begin acquiring an airborne gravity survey in Egypt in the first quarter of 2020.
United nears Abu Sennan deal
United Oil & Gas has returned to trading on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and is nearing completion of its acquisition of a stake in Egypt’s Abu Sennan licence.
Libya-Turkey deal sparks Greek protests
The decision from Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) to sign a deal on a maritime border with Turkey has sparked condemnation from other east Mediterranean states.
EBRD backs Egyptian refinery upgrade work
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a $50 million to upgrade an oil refinery held by Suez Oil Processing Co. (SOPC).
US backs Israeli gas flows to Egypt
Egypt and Israel have signed a natural gas supply deal at the Investment for Africa Forum, with the US government stepping in to provide insurance on the agreement.
Tough prices hit SDX despite production increase
SDX Energy is making strong operational progress in North Africa but lower realised prices for production have dragged down revenues in the first nine months of the year.
IEA: Gas and renewables to power Africa
The struggle to provide Africa with energy will become increasingly important, particularly in terms of balancing power with carbon emissions, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
US eyes exports of coal, LNG to Africa
The US is eager to export LNG and coal to African states, US Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg told the Africa Oil Week conference.
Cyprus signs off on Aphrodite exploitation plan
Cyprus has issued an exploitation licence to three companies to develop the Aphrodite field, with gas to be exported to Egypt for liquefaction.
Fast-track times for Eni in Egypt
Reporting success in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, Eni has said it expects production to begin imminently.
SDX kicks off Moroccan well push
SDX Energy has begun its 12-well campaign in Morocco, targeting 15 billion cubic feet (425 million cubic metres) of gross resources.
Shell hangs up for sale sign onshore Egypt
Shell Egypt has set out plans to sell its onshore assets in the Western Desert.
ADES venture to drill Egyptian deepwater
ADES International has signed up to work on a second deepwater drilling campaign in Egypt.
Meseda well not enough to halt decline for SDX
SDX Energy has struck oil at the West Gharib block, in Egypt, and begun producing.
BP announces first gas from Egypt’s Baltim SW field
BP has announced first gas from Egypt's Baltim SW (BSW) field two months ahead of schedule.
Soco buckles down for Egyptian work
The acquisition of Merlon Petroleum earlier this year has given Soco International a new focus, with new exploration planned in Egypt and neighbouring Israel. As such, the company is planning to change its name, to Pharos Energy.