Eni eyes Akoma over Afina offshore Ghana
An Eni delegation visited Ghana this week to hold talks on expanding its Sankofa hub, although with no comments on unitisation with the Afina find.
Innovation & Finance in Energy Summit Brings Together Clean Tech, Infrastructure, Finance Luminaries
Frontier is preparing to host global clean tech, infrastructure and finance luminaries taking on climate change next week for the Innovation & Investment in Energy Summit. The event is proudly sponsored by Kongsberg Digital and ERC Evolution.
Maersk CEO calls for end to day rates, more consolidation
There are “too many rigs and too many players” in the drilling industry, Maersk Drilling CEO Jørn Madsen has said.
Chevron, TotalEnergies tipped for Suriname shallow-water blocks
Suriname has named Chevron, TotalEnergies and Qatar Petroleum (QP) as submitting the best bids for blocks under the 2020-21 bid round.
Transition concerns speed fossil fuel development
If energy demand is shifting away from fossil fuels, the most economically rational move for governments is to maximise development of resources now.
Gabon sets out last steps for epic offshore licence round
Gabon will conclude its licensing roadshow in France or Switzerland on June 28, following an event in Texas on June 23.
Cognite flags internal comms in carbon fight
If the energy industry is serious about reaching net zero, companies must do a better job of communicating with staff as well as tracking emissions as they occur.
Another reshuffle at TOR as debt problem continues
Ghana’s Energy Ministry has sacked the two top executives at Tema Oil Refinery, bringing in new officials.
Vaalco contracts Borr jack-up
Vaalco Energy has signed a contract with Borr Drilling for a jack-up for work on the Etame Marin block.
Making the case for communities
Companies working in Africa must do more to bolster local industry and participation, or risk continued challenges around security and legitimacy.
FAR lines up Stena rig for Gambian exploration
FAR has booked a Stena Drilling rig for an exploration well in The Gambia at the end of the year.
Saipem wins $510mn sour gas work in UAE
Saipem has won a $510 million contract from Adnoc for work to expand the existing Shah gas plant.
Italy to investigate prosecutors of Eni in OPL 245 case
Italy’s Ministry of Justice has launched an administrative investigation of the trial of Eni over alleged corruption in Nigeria.
Groupe Filatex ups ambition in Madagascar and beyond
Groupe Filatex is a Madagascan company that has plans to be a leading light in Africa’s renewable energy sector.
Sonangol seeks buyers for its blocks
Sonangol has launched a sales process for eight blocks in line with its exploration and production strategy.
NLNG breaks ground on Train 7
Nigeria LNG has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at Train 7, increasing capacity by around 35%.
TotalEnergies dishes out Tilenga work
Total E&P Uganda has signed conditional letters of award for surface facilities and drilling packages under its Tilenga project, in western Uganda.
Sound buys out Schlumberger in Morocco deal
Sound Energy is buying out partner Schlumberger from its position in shared eastern Moroccan acreage.
ReconAfrica signs JOA with Namcor on Kavango exploration
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has signed a joint operating agreement (JOA) with Namcor.
Pressure mounts on EACOP insurers amid carbon push
Groups opposing TotalEnergies’ plan for an East African pipeline have called on insurance and reinsurance brokers to steer clear.
NNPC, NCDMB sign on to Brass products plan
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC), the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Zed Energy have signed a shareholder deal on the Brass terminal.
Havfram wins hook-up work from Technip Energies
Technip Energies has awarded a contract for pre-installation and subsequent hook-up for a floating project offshore Mauritania and Senegal to Havfram.
Ramaphosa cracks open SA power market
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved plans to allow embedded generation projects with up to 100 MW of capacity.
Mobilisation and MoUs as Algeria heads to vote
Algeria will hold its legislative elections on June 12, offering a slim opportunity for change – although with concerns already around turnout and legitimacy.
Gaddafi’s wreck to green yacht
Could a pleasure craft that once belonged to Libya’s former president Muammar Gaddafi become the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled yacht?