Shearwater launches new airgun technology
Shearwater GeoServices Holding has launched a new seismic source technology, Harmony.
Offshore
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.
Eni’s ILX plans continue run of success with Cabaça North
Eni has started up the Cabaça North development in Angola’s Block 15/06, adding another 15,000 barrels per day to the local hub.
Libya’s Sidra, Ras Lanuf terminals reopen
Exports have resumed from a number of ports in Libya, with local protestors agreeing to end their occupation.
Aquaterra wins three-year Sea Swift work off Angola
Aquaterra Energy has signed a master engineering and design service agreement to provide multiple of its Sea Swift platforms to Angola.
Maersk wins Cameroon FSO work
Cameroon Oil Transportation Co. (Cotco) has awarded work on the Kome-Kribi marine terminal to Maersk Supply Service.
Bourbon to support Shell’s Namibia, Sao Tome drilling
France’s Bourbon will provide a logistics package to Shell for upcoming exploration wells offshore Namibia and Sao Tomé & Principe.
Nigeria ups anti-piracy work with Falcon Eye launch
Nigeria has highlighted progress in maritime surveillance amid falling numbers of reported pirate attacks.
Kinshasa plans action on killer Lake Kivu
Congo Kinshasa has set out plans to tackle the threat – and opportunity – of gas under water in Lake Kivu.
PGS, ION complete innovative Shell work
PGS and ION Geophysical have completed a survey offshore Egypt using a new extended long offset (ELO) design.
NOC swings into action on Tobruk diesel spill
The Tobruk power plant has leaked diesel and there are mounting fears of pollution spreading.
Etinde FID delayed once more
A final investment decision for the Etinde project in Cameroon has slipped once more, with Bowleven now tipping 2022.
Oil prices, memes rise as Suez jam continues
The MT Ever Given remains stuck across the Suez Canal, driving up oil prices – and jokes on social media.
Egypt, Israel eye expansion of EMGF
Egypt and Israel are working on plans to expand the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) into energy security, electricity infrastructure and emissions controls.
Nigerian Navy slates Dryad over piracy report
The Nigerian Navy has expressed alarm over “inaccurate and unverified” reports on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
UTEC wins survey work at Coral Sul FLNG
Acteon’s UTEC will begin survey work in April on the Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) project, offshore Mozambique.
NNPC talks pipeline protection, maritime security
The Nigerian military has committed to providing “maximum security” for the country’s oil and gas assets.
Egypt launches round with Schlumberger digital platform
Egypt has launched its first bid round of 2021 and a new digital platform collaboration, with Schlumberger.
Energean awards TechnipFMC subsea work
TechnipFMC has won subsea tie-back work on the NEA/NI project offshore Egypt.
Lukoil throws hat into FAR ring
Russia’s Lukoil has emerged as another suitor to buy MSGBC Basin-focused FAR, for A$220 million ($170mn).
BP checks in with Egypt ahead of Raven start
A number of high-ranking BP executives have held talks with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla amid preparations to begin the Raven project.
Shell considering onshore Nigeria sales
Shell is "reviewing" further sales of assets in Nigeria, the company said.
Opsealog: Better shipping through efficiency
Shipping efficiency will play an important part in the energy transition, reducing emissions and cutting costs.
COSL benefits as China offshore capex surges
China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) is expected to have another solid year in 2021 as offshore capital spending is set to surge to record levels in China.
Geopolitics threaten to derail East Med local development plans
Despite discussion around East Mediterranean’s gas having a global impact, it is locally that will be the most important, speakers at a recent event said.