Nilepet head sacked amid complaints
The head of South Sudan’s Nilepet has stepped down after mounting criticism of his work.
Africa
Maersk Voyager launches world record effort for TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies has extended an option for the Maersk Voyager, which has recently begun drilling the deepest well in the world offshore Angola.
Eni to exit South Africa offshore oil block amid tech challenges
Eni is pulling out of plans to explore for oil with Sasol in a large block off South Africa’s southeast coast due to concerns over the technical challenges of drilling in deep waters, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Prince Harry vs ReconAfrica
Prince Harry has taken up the cause of protecting the Okavango Delta, calling for Reconnaissance Energy Africa to halt its work.
Kosmos makes Oxy move in Ghana
Kosmos Energy and Ghana National Petroleum Corp. (GNPC) have bought out Occidental Petroleum’s stake in the Jubilee and TEN fields.
Sonangol farm-out plans disappoint
Results from Sonangol’s farm-out plans have been a “disappointment”, Welligence Energy Analytics has reported.
Shino backs ReconAfrica in committee talks
Namibian Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino has defended Reconnaissance Energy Africa’s conduct in the Kavango region.
ICJ finds for Somalia in offshore carve-up
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found in favour of Somalia in a ruling on maritime boundaries in the Indian Ocean.
BW Energy takes two blocks in Gabon’s delayed round
BW Energy has signed up to two new exploration blocks offshore Gabon as part of the country’s often delayed 12th offshore licensing round.
EG LNG out of action following “incident”
An unspecified incident on September 26 has disrupted operations at Equatorial Guinea’s LNG plant.
Nigeria’s Aiteo sues Shell over wells as legal disputes escalate
A Nigerian oil producer sued Shell for more than $2 billion over the ownership of oil wells, intensifying a dispute around an asset sale completed six years ago.
ReconAfrica nears completion of seismic amid complaints
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has come under fire for alleged damage during its 2D seismic campaign, with calls for the Namibian government to withdraw approval.
Fuel prices halve Nigerian oil revenues, piling on debt pressure
High fuel prices have continued to put pressure on Nigeria’s coffers, cancelling out oil price gains for Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC).
Geofizyka Torun starts Mozambique seismic for Sasol
Geofizyka Torun has begun shooting 3D seismic onshore in Mozambique for Sasol.
Pay South Sudan to leave the oil in the ground, ICG suggests
South Sudan has largely squandered its oil revenues, with International Crisis Group (ICG) suggesting the state be paid to not produce.
Nigeria’s southern governors agitate for more
A number of Nigerian governors have called for the federal government to revisit the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
HMS Trent sets sights on security in Gulf of Guinea
A Royal Navy ship is on its way to the Gulf of Guinea, amid a continued focus on security.
Exxon, Shell in East African LNG race
ExxonMobil continues to hold out hope for its Rovuma LNG project, in Mozambique, while Shell has held talks with the Tanzanian government on another East African export plan.
Libya launches new refinery plans
Libya has established the South Refinery, intended to resolve fuel shortages and unemployment in the country’s south.
Eni, Cote d’Ivoire talk Baleine development
Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi has held talks with Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara on plans to fast track the development of the Baleine 1-X discovery.
BP middleman’s $5million payment request ‘didn’t smell right’
A BP executive told internal investigators he was concerned about the energy giant’s dealings with a Nigerian middleman and payments being discussed to secure lucrative contracts.
EACOP lines up pipe suppliers
Uganda’s oil plans are starting to come together, with contracts nearing on the current project and with more to come.
Savannah squeezes up gas production, eyes pipeline moves
Savannah Energy increased revenues and adjusted EBITDA on higher volumes but is waiting a number of catalysts for change.
ReconAfrica’s Evans talks up Namibian plans
As one of the few companies carrying out exploration in sub-Saharan Africa, Reconnaissance Energy Africa (TSXV:RECO; OTC:RECAF; FRA:0XD) is keenly aware of justifying its presence.
United sees “so much opportunity” with drilling on the rise
It is the “greatest time to be in the industry”, United Oil & Gas CEO Brian Larkin told Energy Voice, following the announcement of the company’s interim results.