BP hits force majeure brakes at Tortue LNG
BP has declared force majeure on its Tortue LNG project with Golar LNG, saying it would not be ready to receive the floating unit in 2022 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Senegal
BP scraps CSEM survey from EMGS
BP has cancelled a planned controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) survey off Mauritania and Senegal, that was due to be carried out by Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS).
Pandemic postpones Africa E&P
The Africa E&P Summit, which had been due to be held on May 20-21, has been pushed back to October 21-22.
Despite Woodside cuts, Sangomar continues
Woodside Petroleum has slashed its spending this year by 50%, to around $2.4 billion, but Senegal’s Sangomar development should progress as planned.
FAR under strain with Sangomar financing
Australia’s FAR has temporarily suspended plans for drilling offshore The Gambia, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, while the oil price crash has made talks on securing debt for Senegal’s Sangomar development harder.
Kosmos to lean on BP at Tortue LNG
Kosmos Energy has set out plans to reduce planned capital expenditure in 2020 to under $250 million.
Lekela sees lift off in Senegal, Egypt
Lekela has launched a 158.7 MW wind farm in Senegal and broken ground in Egypt at a 250 MW wind plant.
Pompeo talks energy and corruption in Africa
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wrapped up a trip to three African states this week, where he noted the importance of deepening trade ties and the struggle against corruption.
TGS launches third Senegal survey
TGS has completed its SN-UDO-19 survey in northern Senegal and has begun a second shoot in the same region, OUP-NORD-20.
Kosmos boosts 1P reserves with BP deal
BP has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for LNG from the first phase of its Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project.
From Scotland to Senegal
Scottish Development International (SDI) is cooking up a trip to Senegal for a number of companies in the last week of April.
Senegal licence round goes live
Petrosen has officially launched its first offshore licence round, at a conference in Senegal, covering 12 blocks.
Glencore lines up to take FAR’s Sangomar crude
Australia’s FAR has signed a deal to allocate its share of crude from Senegal’s Sangomar field to Glencore Energy.
Senegal sets out bid round timetable
Senegal is officially launching its licence round on January 31, with applications required to be in by July 31.
Exploration in 2020: Transition, what transition?
The Energy Transition and Extinction Rebellion may have led the energy news agenda and stimulated reflection in many E&P boardrooms in 2019, but the impact on exploration drilling is not yet apparent.
Woodside pulls trigger to start work on Senegal’s Sangomar
Australia’s Woodside Energy has approved the 100,000 barrel per day Sangomar project, offshore Senegal, launching agreements with suppliers and putting the field on course to begin production in 2023.
Senegal’s Sangomar inches closer to FID for Woodside, Cairn
Senegal’s government has approved the plan to develop the Woodside Energy-led Sangomar field.
Offshore seismic on the up
Confidence continues to return for offshore work, with offshore seismic companies reporting improved performance from contract work, while multi-client continues to lag.
Wind power flows into Senegal’s grid system for first time
Clean energy has flowed into Senegal's grid system for the first time as West Africa's first utility-scale onshore wind farm powers up.
FAR sets out Sangomar financing plan
FAR has set out plans for a conditional placement and a senior debt facility in order to finance the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal.
Woodside, Cairn submit Sangomar plan to Senegal
The Sangomar development and exploitation plan has been submitted to the Senegalese government, operator Woodside Energy has said, with the final investment decision (FID) for the project expected later this month.
Perenco’s Cameroon drilling plans shore up FLNG outlook
Perenco’s floating LNG (FLNG) project in Cameroon has exported 29 cargoes to date and is planning a drilling campaign, in 2020, in order to prove up additional reserves.
TGS kicks off Senegal survey
TGS has launched a new 3D seismic survey in the MSGBC Basin, covering 5,100 square km, in partnership with GeoPartners.
Senegal launches licence round
Senegal has launched its licence round the Africa Oil Week conference in South Africa, although it faces criticism from one company for offering a disputed block.
Kosmos scores in Equatorial Guinea
Kosmos Energy notched up $16 million in net income for the third quarter, while also celebrating a discovery offshore Equatorial Guinea.