Namibian president hails ReconAfrica find
Namibian President Hage Geingob has acknowledged Reconnaissance Energy Africa’s find in the Kavango Basin.
Gabon aims for investors on pilot flare scheme
Announcing the Africa E&P Summit and Exhibition
Frontier is delighted to announce that the Africa E&P Summit 2021 will take place as a hybrid event on the 22nd and 23rd September at the May Fair Hotel, London United Kingdom and online.
WoodMac warns of wave of bankruptcies on path to Paris
The world’s energy consumption will change “profoundly” if it is to meet the Paris Agreement goals, Wood Mackenzie has said in a new report.
ReconAfrica makes onshore Namibia find
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has found oil and gas indicators and shows over three intervals at its first well onshore Namibia.
SimpliPhi makes minigrid move in Cameroon
West Africa is fertile ground for minigrid developments but companies must co-operate to broaden energy access successfully.
PIB fails to regain investor enthusiasm
Nigeria’s plans to overhaul its exploration and production sector through the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) fall short, according to Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel.
Shell, Equinor call for LNG progress from Tanzania
Shell and Equinor executives in Tanzania have issued a plea for the country to support the proposed LNG project in Lindi.
Sasol launches major green hydrogen push
Sasol has launched plans to take a major step into the production of green hydrogen, both domestically in South Africa and in Germany.
Ocean Infinity expands offshore geotechnical offering
Ocean Infinity has formed a joint venture with Gregg Drilling, in a step they say will reduce the environmental impact of offshore operations.
Uganda prices up Lake Albert plans
The Lake Albert development, including export pipeline, will cost $15 billion with contracts expected to be dished out following final investment decision (FID) on April 11.
Qatargas takes up two more Saipem options
Qatargas will exercise two options for additional work on the North Field Production Sustainability (NFPS) offshore project under a contract with Saipem.
Puma Energy kits out Ghana sites with solar
Puma Energy has equipped 14 of its sites in Ghana with solar power, with total capacity of 422 kWp.
Sasol launches largest ever renewable energy tender
Sasol is seeking suppliers to provide it with renewable energy at its South African operations.
Kosmos reshuffles exploration team
Kosmos Energy has appointed two former Cobalt International Energy executives to run its exploration business.
Maxwell lined up for top slot at Vaalco
George Maxwell has been named as Vaalco Energy’s new CEO, replacing Cary Bounds.
Worley takes Omani maintenance job
Worley has won a maintenance and integrity contract in Oman, working with Arabian Industries Projects (AIP).
NCDMB downplays oil sector jobs plan for militants
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is ready to work with former militants, although warning that the oil and gas industry will not be able to provide all the jobs required.
Penspen wins onshore Abu Dhabi well work
Penspen has won a four-year contract to procure and construct flowlines and wellheads for 51 wells for ADNOC Onshore.
ION wins Kenya seismic ahead of licence round
ION Geophysical has won 3D work offshore Kenya, ahead of a licence round expected in the near term.
Total gives greenlight in Uganda
Multi-billion dollar Uganda oil project FID tipped for Sunday
Total should announce final investment decision (FID) for its Lake Albert project on April 11.
ANPG seeks IOR advice under new tender
Angola has invited companies to study secondary recovery methods in a bid to maintain production.
TPAO spuds exploration well in Black Sea
Turkey’s TPAO has begun drilling the Amasra-1 well, on the North Sakarya field.
Tanzania aims to win back investors
Tanzania’s new president has spoken of her desire to get the country’s LNG projects moving, while overseeing a confusing change at Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. (TPDC).