Energean hits go on NEA/NI project
Energean has taken the final investment decision (FID) on its North El Amriya and North Idkunea (NEA/NI) subsea tieback, offshore Egypt.
Cyprus, Mexico to lead drilling in 2021
IHS Markit expects companies to drill 38 high impact wells this year.
UK sets out renewable Africa hopes at summit
The UK has grand hopes to extend its links with Africa, particularly in the renewable space where there is clear scope for facilitating investments and supporting increased generation.
UAE eager to build bridges to Biden admin
The day before US President Joe Biden was inaugurated in Washington DC, Adnoc’s CEO was speaking in support of the ties that bind the two.
Tunisia offers opportunities, frustrations
Tunisia holds opportunities for investors, but government processes and local unrest have slowed developments.
SpaceX converting former Valaris rigs to spaceports
Two former Valaris rigs are set for a new role – as launch sites for SapceX’s next generation of rockets.
Clir wins Lake Turkana wind optimisation work
Lake Turkana Wind Power has contracted Clir Renewables to track the Kenyan power project’s performance and consider potential optimisation.
Belltree wins Angolan field analysis work
Edinburgh-based Belltree has won work to assist Angola’s oil industry regulator in assessing field performance.
Maurel appoints John Anis as chairman
Maurel et Prom has appointed John Anis as the chairman of the board, to replace Aussie Gautama.
Buhari to launch Lagos excellence centre
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will inaugurate the National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre (NOGEC) in Lagos on January 21.
Apex scores second Western Desert find
Privately backed Apex International Energy has announced a second oil find in Egypt’s Western Desert, with another well still to go.
Shell signs up for Lagos, Ogun gas provision
Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has signed a deal to provide gas to industrial and manufacturing companies in Lagos and Ogun states.
Adnoc cancels Shelf Drilling rigs
Shelf Drilling has reported an early termination for two of its rigs, both of which were contracted to Adnoc Drilling.
Waha Oil cuts production on pipeline work
Waha Oil Co. has cut production in order to carry out maintenance on the 32-inch pipeline connecting fields to the Es Sider terminal.
Tawke output slips in 2020
The Tawke licence in Kurdistan produced 110,300 barrels per day in 2020, DNO has reported, down from 124,000 bpd in 2019.
Abu Dhabi launches hydrogen plans, Siemens signs up
Adnoc, Mubadala Investment and ADQ have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on launching the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance.
Shell sells OML 17 stake for $533mn
Shell Petroleum Development Co. (SPDC) has sold its 30% stake in OML 17 to TNOG Oil and Gas, for $533 million.
Frontier launches North Africa and Mediterranean event
Frontier Energy will hold its North Africa and Mediterranean E&P Summit online on January 28, showcasing the region’s future energy potential.
Total pulls out of API over climate dispute
Total has opted not to continue being a member of the American Petroleum Institute (API), expressing differences of opinion over climate change.
Kidnappings on the rise as West African threat shifts
Kidnappings offshore West Africa hit a six-year high in 2020, Ambrey has reported, with 142 crew members seized by pirates.
Two die on Espoir Ivoirien FPSO
An accident on the Espoir Ivoirien floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, offshore Cote d’Ivoire, has caused two deaths.
Bids in for NNPC downstream rehab work
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) has received bids from 96 companies for rehabilitation of downstream infrastructure.
Osinbajo hails expected cost cuts under PIB
A number of Nigerian voices have come out in support of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) this week.
First E&P exports first Anyala cargo
First oil has been exported from Yinson Holding’s Abigail-Joseph floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel offshore Nigeria.
Adnoc seeks Japanese decarbonisation, Murban support
Adnoc has signed on to decarbonisation plans with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) while also securing support for the launch of its new Murban future.