PetroSA seeks backers for Mossel Bay overhaul
PetroSA set out some particular thoughts about who it wanted to apply. Top of the list are state-backed companies from oil and gas producing states, which can access feedstock and capital.
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Gas over coal for South Africa, TotalEnergies boss argues
TotalEnergies can develop gas offshore South Africa responsibly, the CEO has argued, and help the country reduce emissions.
South Africa’s upstream bill to resolve woes, SAOGA head says
South Africa can develop its natural resources and achieve net zero, according to one industry insider, but more must be done legislatively and to secure community support.
TotalEnergies’ Luiperd plan in the sights of protests
Two NGOs have officially launched a protest aiming to derail TotalEnergies’ plans to develop gas fields offshore South Africa.
Africa Oil sees progress looming in Nigeria, Kenya
Africa Oil (TSX:AOI) expects a number of developments in the next month or so, including the spud of the Gazania well, an extension to its licence in Nigeria and the signing of a Kenya deal.
Mud slinging in South Africa over energy choices
South Africa needs new power generation, but just how additional supply should be delivered is a matter of much – and increasingly heated – debate.
TotalEnergies takes step toward production in South Africa
TotalEnergies has submitted an application to convert its exploration right offshore South Africa into a production right.
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.
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.
IHS sketches out development plans for Africa’s Atlantic discoveries
Major deepwater discoveries will require major project developments to commercialise, with gas playing a crucial role, analysts from IHS Markit have said during a recent webinar, in association with the African Energy Chamber.
South Africa opens up Gas Master Plan
South Africa sees it as “imperative” to add more gas suppliers, in order to help develop the local sector.
EPS planned for TotalEnergies’ South Africa gas find
Africa Energy has sung the praises of an early production system (EPS) plan to develop gas discoveries offshore South Africa.
GlobalData questions South Africa’s gas development
Discoveries offshore South Africa have “no clear route to commercialisation”, according to GlobalData.
A tough year down for Africa
As with the global industry, African exploration and production plans hit the COVID-19 and oil price-crash roadblock.
Luiperd roars offshore South Africa for Total
Total has tested the Luiperd-1X well at a maximum rate of 9,820 barrels of oil equivalent per day, limited by surface equipment.
Impact picks up more SA acreage
Impact Oil and Gas has farmed in to Area 2, offshore South Africa, under a deal with Silver Wave Energy.
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Africa Energy finds room to run with Total at Luiperd
Total’s Luiperd gas condensate discovery has been sufficient to end drilling in South Africa’s Block 11B/12B, leaving some exploration options tantalisingly undrilled.
Total scores major gas condensate find off South Africa
Total has made a second discovery offshore South Africa in the Outeniqua Basin, following the Brulpadda discovery of 2019.
Africa Oil, the exception
Few companies are paying down debt while staying bullish on exploration plans, but Africa Oil is an exception.
Total spuds as Exxon leaves
Total has spudded the Luiperd-1X well, offshore South Africa, as ExxonMobil has confirmed its exit from the state.
Deepsea Stavanger arrives in Cape Town
South African Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed Odjfell Drilling’s Deepsea Stavanger to Cape Towin.
Rig sets sail for South Africa’s Luiperd drilling
The Odjfell Deepsea Stavanger is on its way to South Africa, to drill more wells for Total.
Africa Oil sees Nigerian profits roll in
Africa Oil paid down $45.2 million of its debt during the first quarter, after receiving $87.5mn from its stake in three major Nigerian oilfields.
Africa Energy plans four wells this year
Drilling is expected to go ahead as planned at South Africa’s Block 11B/12B, with the first Luiperd well due in June.