Total launches Nigeria tenders
Total Exploration and Production Nigeria has issued a tender for onshore land rig services at OML 58.
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Dana signs up financing for sukuk payment
Dana Gas has signed up a $90 million corporate facility from Mashreq Bank, allowing it to redeem its sukuk when it falls due at the end of the month.
Somalia welcomes state members to SPA
Somalia has announced the appointment of six independent directors to the board of the Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA).
$20 per barrel for project approvals, Pouyanné states
Total remains committed to developing hydrocarbon resources, but the cost must be sufficiently low to survive in a world of lower prices, the company’s chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné has said.
Angola tallies corruption cost, eyes Sonangol listing
Angolan President João Lourenço said his predecessor had overseen the loss of $24 billion, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
Tanzania finally approves Aminex farm out
The Tanzanian government has approved Aminex to proceed with the farm out of its Ruvuma interest to ARA Petroleum Tanzania.
NOC lifts force majeure on Sharara
The National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure from the Sharara oilfield, following an agreement with the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG).