Golar’s Gimi FLNG sets sail for BP project
The journey should take 60 days, Golar reported, with refuelling stops in Mauritius and Namibia.
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BP drops Yakaar-Teranga, Kosmos takes over
“In addition, the project is expected to deliver LNG export volumes to global markets, further establishing Senegal as an important and reliable supplier of energy to the world.”
BP hints at Mauritania, Senegal LNG plan delays
The FPSO is on its way to West Africa, the CEO said, while the FLNG facility should leave Singapore by the end of 2023. According to Marine Traffic, the FPSO is today offshore Maputo.
Tanker reroutes from Egypt amid Israeli gas squeeze
Ajayi noted Egypt relied on gas imports from Israel for domestic demand. “As such the North African nation will have less gas available for LNG exports due to the shutdown of the EMG pipeline.”
Total accused of manslaughter over Mozambique terrorist attack
The complaint accused the company of “involuntary manslaughter” and failing to assist someone who was in danger during the attack.
Egypt weighs impact of Israel gas field halt on LNG exports
The stoppage at Tamar could result in lower shipments to buyers in Europe, who are increasingly reliant on alternatives to Russian pipeline flows, especially during the winter heating season.
Renergen fires warning shot at social media detractors
Renergen said it would consider social media comments and may take “appropriate next steps to protect the interests of all of its shareholders”.
Allseas takes over BP pipelay work after McDemott failure
Allseas will deploy its Pioneering Spirit, the world’s largest construction vessel, to begin in early December 2023. Allseas will also use its Oceanic offshore support vessel.
Total hints at further Namibia successes
Total has two rigs working in Namibia, with the Tungsten Explorer and the Deepsea Mira. A recent update from Vantage Drilling reported Total had extended the contract on the Tungsten Explorer into the second quarter of 2024.
Eni’s Oando sale runs into headwinds
NNPC “reserves its rights” over the breach. Failure to obtain approval allows NNPC E&P Ltd (NEPL) to “invalidate the purported assignment” to Oando.
Nigeria to struggle in growth plans, Westwood warns
Gas capacity expansion is still constrained by pipeline vandalism, especially domestically.
CIMC Raffles takes on Saipem conversion for Congo work
Saipem expects the offshore commissioning and start up of the FPU to take place in the fourth quarter of 2025.
NNPC takes stake in UTM’s FLNG plan
JGC, Technip Energies and KBR signed on to work on front-end engineering and design (FEED) in November 2022.
ExxonMobil expects Mozambique LNG investment decision in 2025
Exxon is looking to nearly double its LNG portfolio, which currently stands at 24 million tonnes a year globally, by 2030, either through new projects, joint ventures or third-party offtake agreements, said Clarke.
Total, Sonatrach pledge $739mn investment in output boost
The first was on increasing production at Tin Fouyé Tabankort (TFT). The two companies agreed to convert the TFT II and TFT Sud contracts to the new hydrocarbon law, which Algeria passed in December 2019.
Eni starts local talks to double Mozambique FLNG
Eni acquired its environmental licence for Coral Sul in 2015. The FLNG facility shipped its first cargo in November 2022.
Sound sketches out Calvalley entrance to Moroccan micro-LNG
The convertible notes fully fund Sound’s capital requirements until the end of the year. Sound launched a farm-out process in August 2022.
DFC, Standard Bank approve funding for Renergen’s next phase
The work would involve up to 300 new production wells, 480 km of gas transmission pipelines, three compressor stations and a new combined LNG and helium plant.
Mozambique LNG falls short, Rufin report finds
Following talks with other bodies involved in the region, Rufin said “information flows little and poorly between Mozambique LNG and other actors”.
Shell, Equinor inch towards HGA on Tanzania LNG
Equinor has reported its block holds more than 20 trillion cubic feet, while Shell’s blocks have 15 tcf.
Big fields get bigger: Kosmos focuses on Jubilee near term
“The first well in the main field is starting up shortly. The build up to 110,000 bpd is clearly laid out and the activity set is on plan. The well rates are consistent – and slightly ahead of pre-drill estimates.”
Eni delivers Egyptian LNG to new regas plant at Piombino
Eni will completely replace Russian gas supplies by 2024-25, it has said.
NNPC signs up Norwegians for FLNG plan
Including delivery and feedstock prices, Golar LNG has said its FLNG technology can deliver gas into Europe or Asia at $3-5 per mmBtu.
Congolese president lays LNG foundation with Eni
Congolese Oil Minister Bruno Jean Richard Itoua signed a security agreement for Marine XII on March 20. The government approved a fiscal agreement on LNG production for the licence in December 2021.
Marathon’s West African hub plan takes shape
As of January 1, 2024, LNG produced from the Alba field “will be sold into the global LNG market, which is expected to drive a significant financial uplift for our company given the material arbitrage between Henry Hub and global LNG pricing”.