First E&P exports first Anyala cargo
First oil has been exported from Yinson Holding’s Abigail-Joseph floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel offshore Nigeria.
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New life for Namibia’s long-dormant Kudu
BW Energy has signed a deal to increase its stake in the Kudu licence, offshore Namibia, potentially reviving the long-dormant project.
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Abubakar sells off Intels stake
Nigeria’s former vice president Atiku Abubakar has sold off his interest in Intels Nigeria, a logistics company, fuelling speculation of a run for the presidency in 2023.
Lekoil under fire from partners, shareholders
Lekoil has received a warning that unless it pays its bills at OPL 310 its stake may be sold off, while also facing shareholder demands for board change.
Modec orders compressor trains, water system for Sangomar
Modec has ordered six compressor trains from MAN Energy Solutions for the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal.
Caverton expands helicopter fleet with S-92
The Milestone Aviation Group has delivered a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to Nigeria’s Caverton Helicopters.
Smooth transition at GMS hits rocks over severance
Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has suspended its CEO Tim Summers over a severance agreement as the company’s new board flexes its muscles.
Ghana orders Eni, Springfield to unitise
Ghana has ordered Eni and Springfield Exploration and Production to unitise the Afina and Sankofa fields, after the two companies failed to make progress on their own.
Update: Shell seizes Impact opportunity in South Africa
Shell is entering Impact Oil and Gas’ Transkei and Algoa exploration right offshore South Africa, shortly after the exit of ExxonMobil and Equinor.
NNPC, First reach oil at OMLs 83, 85
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) and First E&P have reached first oil at OMLs 83 and 85.
BW buys stacked jack-ups, plans Dussafu work
BW Energy has acquired two jack-up rigs and hatched a new plan for the development of the Hibiscus/Ruche field, offshore Gabon.
Impact reclaims South African blocks
South Africa has approved Impact Oil and Gas to take over the Transkei and Algoa exploration right, and Tugela South exploration right, offshore South Africa.
Financiers express interest in Chariot’s Anchois
Africa Finance Corp. (AFC) has signed up to support Chariot Oil & Gas’ Anchois gas project, offshore Morocco.
BP starts up Qattameya field
BP has begun production at the Qattameya gas field offshore Egypt, in the North Damietta concession.
Namibia considers exploration and acquisitions
Namibia continues to expect hydrocarbons to be discovered offshore, but in the meantime is working on energy transition plans.
Aveon launches deck module for Anyala
Aveon Offshore has announced the successful completion of work on the 350 tonne topside production deck module (PDM) for the Anyala field.
Exxon takes Namibe plunge
ExxonMobil has signed three risk service agreements (RSAs) with Angola for work in the Namibe Basin.