Libya’s NOC to open London office – report
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) is in the process of opening an office in London, which will play a key role in the North African’s state production increases.
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Santos breathes new life into East Timor’s Bayu-Undan
Santos has approved US$235 million worth of investment for an infill drilling campaign that will extend the life of the Bayu-Undan field offshore East Timor. As a result, the Santos-led Darwin LNG export plant, which is fed by the aging field, will not need to be shut down while new supplies of gas are developed.
Digitalisation event to focus on people over technology
Business intelligence company, Offshore Network, are next month hosting the Upstream Digital Transformation Conference, a digitalisation event, but not one that’s looking at technology. Instead the event focuses on the ‘people’ aspects of digital transformation, with sessions including discussions on culture change, skills and collaboration.
Drilling restarts on Coral Sul FLNG
The Area 4 partners in Mozambique have resumed drilling on the Coral Sul project, according to regulator Instituto Nacional de Petróleo (INP).
Technical development at heart of the solution
Oil and gas companies across the globe are facing something of a balancing act currently.
Eni, SNOC start up Mahani
Eni and Sharjah National Oil Corp. (SNOC) have started producing gas and condensate at the Mahani field, less than one year after being discovered.
UK North Sea records fewest exploration wells since 60s
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of December 28 there was one exploration well and one appraisal well active in the UK.
Eni discusses Mombasa refinery conversion
Eni and Kenya have held talks on a number of potential green plans in the East African country, including the conversion of the Mombasa refinery.
Eni, PTTEP take Abu Dhabi offshore block
Eni and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) have won the first offshore block in Abu Dhabi’s second bid round, Adnoc has announced.
Continuity and challenges for Ghana’s returning president
The election in Ghana sets the path for continuity but there are challenges ahead for the incumbent, who will continue to face difficulties in the power sector.
Eni lines up Berkine work with solar push
Eni has struck a new deal for work in Algeria, with a focus on the Berkine Basin, under the new oil law.
Adnoc launches product trader
Adnoc has launched its second trading arm, focusing on refined products.
Cnooc preparing to spud Glengorm appraisal
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of December 2 there was one exploration well active in the UK. So far in 2020, four exploration wells have completed. At the time of writing, the first appraisal well of the year was preparing to spud.
Eni to buy 20% of Dogger Bank, world’s largest windfarm, for £405million
Eni is entering the UK offshore wind market with a deal to buy 20% of the huge Dogger Bank windfarm for £405million.
North Sea pipeline firm forced into liquidation after court battle with Kellas
A North Sea pipeline firm has been forced into liquidation after losing a court battle with Aberdeen-based Kellas Midstream.
Damietta LNG restart back on the cards
A restart of the Damietta LNG plant is once again on the cards following an agreement between Eni, Naturgy and two state-owned Egyptian companies.
Eni calls for Afina proof on unitisation push
Eni has called for more clarification on Ghana’s order for unitisation of the Sankofa field with Springfield Exploration and Production’s Afina field.
Eni and Hitecvision create new company for green energy projects in Norway
Eni and private equity firm Hitecvision have started up a new company aimed at developing new green energy projects in Norway.
Assessing energy merger and acquisition opportunities in a time of pandemic
Mergers and acquisitions have been slowed by the COVID-19 outbreak. But as companies embrace the energy transition opportunities will arise
Last topside module installed at Coral Sul FLNG
Mozambique’s $7 billion floating LNG (FLNG) project is on course for starting up production in 2022, Eni has said.
Glengorm appraisal operations expected to start this month
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of October 28 there was one exploration well active in the UK. So far in 2020, four exploration wells have completed. There has been no appraisal drilling to date this year.
Weak demand to limit East Med gas
Poor gas demand may restrain Eastern Mediterranean production until 2023, GlobalData has warned.
Trees as an asset class to tackle emissions
In order to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius, companies must invest in technologies to remove emissions.
BP, Eni, Equinor, Shell and Total team up to develop North Sea carbon capture infrastructure
A number of the oil and gas industry’s biggest players have joined forces to speed up the decarbonisation of industry and power.
Nigeria accused of ‘opaque deal’ with litigators on Eni-Shell lawsuit
Eni SpA is seeking documents from a US investment firm helping Nigeria sue it and Royal Dutch Shell Plc for more than $1 billion over an energy deal at the center of a criminal corruption trial.