UK blames Iran for deadly attack on tanker
The UK has accused Iran of being behind an attack on a tanker offshore Oman on July 29 and is working with partners on a response.
United lines up more production at Abu Sennan
The Al Jahraa-8 development well on Egypt’s Abu Sennan concession has flowed at a maximum rate of 2,819 barrels of oil equivalent per day, United Oil & Gas has reported.
TechnipFMC cuts Technip Energies stake, buys out JV
TechnipFMC is placing around 9% of Technip Energies outstanding shares through a private placement, while also bringing more focus to bear on its integrated service model.
Kyari insists AKK pipeline project on track, despite China concerns
Nigeria will deliver the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline on schedule, Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) head Mele Kyari has insisted.
SEC charges electric truck ex-CEO with fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged former CEO of Nikola Corp. with fraud.
Seplat appoints ex-Puma CEO to board amid power move
Seplat Energy has appointed Emma FitzGerald as a non-executive director, who has previously worked at Shell and Puma Energy.
PIC Group wins O&M work at modular Nigerian refinery
Marubeni-owned PIC Group has won a five-year maintenance agreement from Nigeria’s Azikel Petroleum, for a new refinery in Bayelsa State.
ADM appoints former Africa Finance Corp executive as chairman
ADM Energy has appointed former Africa Finance Corp. (AFC) chief investment officer Oliver Andrews to the role of non-executive chairman.
Africa Oil Week headliners announced
Hyve Group Plc, organisers of Africa Oil Week, have announced the CEOs and Ministerial headliners attending the 27th edition, due to take place on 8-11 November in Dubai.
Sonangol wins back Galp stake in Dutch ruling
A Dutch arbitration court has found against Isabel dos Santos in her attempts to transfer shares from Sonangol.
Sonatrach reiterates COVID measures as Algeria struggles
Sonatrach has increased its efforts to keep workers safe in response to COVID-19, as Algeria sees a third wave of infections accelerate.
ReconAfrica extends Kavango holding with Botswana closing
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has completed its acquisition of Renaissance Oil Corp., through an all-share deal.
Proserv to provide control systems at Majnoon
Proserv Controls has won a “significant contract” to provide wellhead control panels (WHCPs) to the Basra Oil Co. (BOC), at Iraq’s Majnoon oilfield.
Ex-Glencore exec cops to Nigerian bribes
A former Glencore employee has reached a plea deal with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), accepting involvement in the payment of bribes in Nigeria.
Sasol lines up vaccines ahead of Secunda maintenance
Sasol has teamed up with the Mpumalanga government ahead of planned maintenance at its Secunda site.
Dana Gas wins arbitration challenge in Egypt
An arbitration panel has backed Dana Gas in its decision to terminate a sales agreement with IPR Energy.
Shell approves major Whale
Shell has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the Whale project, in the US Gulf of Mexico, copying many of the aspects of its Vito project.
UK sanctions Equatorial Guinea VP, Zimbabwe exec
The UK has announced new sanctions against five people, including officials in Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe.
Iran opens Hormuz bypass with Jask terminal
Iran has opened a new export terminal in Jask, in the south of Iran, allowing it to bypass the Straits of Hormuz.
Quebec kills LNG plan citing IEA net zero plans
Quebec has officially rejected a proposed LNG export project, citing the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) net zero report from May.
FAR capital return to sweeten pill on trading resumption
Australian minnow FAR has announced plans to return cash to shareholders, while still going ahead with drilling a well off The Gambia.
Eni considers Kenyan waste for bio-refineries, converting Mombasa plant
Kenya has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eni on decarbonisation and biofuel.
SADC troops deploy to Mozambique amid high-level tensions
Troops have begun arriving in Mozambique as agreed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as tensions continue emerging.
TotalEnergies, Technip sign up to decarbonise LNG, offshore
TotalEnergies and Technip Energies have signed a technical co-operation agreement to develop low-carbon LNG and offshore facilities.
Sapref ends force majeure as calm returns
South Africa’s largest refinery is ready to reopen, the joint venture has said.