Mozambique launches sixth licence round
Mozambique has launched its sixth licensing round in an online and in person event, which will run until August 31, 2022.
Mozambique has launched its sixth licensing round in an online and in person event, which will run until August 31, 2022.
TotalEnergies has signed a solar power plan in Libya, in addition to setting out plans for the Waha concession.
Pharos Energy has restarted drilling in Egypt at the El Fayum concession, the company has declared.
SDX Energy has begun drilling in Morocco, launching the second phase of its 2021 campaign.
Uganda’s Parliament may not approve the Lake Albert development until the end of the year, pushing the final investment decision (FID) into early 2022.
Australia’s FAR has begun drilling the Bambo-1 exploration well, offshore The Gambia.
Tullow Oil has pre-empted the sale of Occidental Petroleum’s stake in the Jubilee and TEN fields to Kosmos Energy, in Ghana.
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Co. (AEEPCo) has reported a major spill in the Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
CNOOC Uganda has confirmed a final investment decision (FID) for the Kingfisher field, marking another step forward for the Lake Albert development.
Invictus Energy has completed its 2D seismic survey on Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa, exceeding its licence commitments.
Eni has discovered a more resources in Egypt’s Western Desert, in keeping with its plans to deliver production to market quickly.
Tullow Oil has appointed Phuthuma Nhleko, ex-CEO of MTN Group, as its next non-executive chairman.
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has completed its 2D seismic shoot in northeast Namibia and pushed back drill plans slightly.
Maurel et Prom has reported production slipping 5% in the first nine months of the year, even while revenues increased 42%.
As majors shift out of mature West African assets, new opportunities may attract large independents to enter the area.
BW Energy has begun producing from its Tortue Phase 2 project, in Gabon’s Dussafu Marin licence.
Lekoil has finally posted its accounts for 2020, taking an impairment of more than $100 million on a Nigerian asset and acknowledging going concern worries.
Tatneft has relaunched operations in Libya, starting work on an appraisal well in the Ghadames Basin.
SDX Energy has begun its 12-well development campaign on the West Gharib concession, in Egypt’s Eastern Desert.
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 has taken up the cause of protecting the Okavango Delta, calling for Reconnaissance Energy Africa to halt its work.
Kosmos Energy and Ghana National Petroleum Corp. (GNPC) have bought out Occidental Petroleum’s stake in the Jubilee and TEN fields.
Results from Sonangol’s farm-out plans have been a “disappointment”, Welligence Energy Analytics has reported.
Namibian Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino has defended Reconnaissance Energy Africa’s conduct in the Kavango region.
BW Energy has signed up to two new exploration blocks offshore Gabon as part of the country’s often delayed 12th offshore licensing round.