Centrica boss ‘worried’ about low gas storage reserves
Christopher O’Shea, chief executive of British Gas owner Centrica, has said he is “worried” about low gas reserves this winter.
Pipelines
Allseas completes pipe work for BP LNG project offshore Africa
Allseas has completed the infield pipelay scope for BP’s LNG project offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
VNG inks Germany’s first deal with Algeria for pipeline gas
The Leipzig-based company, controlled by EnBW Baden-Wuerttemberg AG, is the first German gas trader to reach such an agreement with the North African country, said the people who asked not to be named as the business is private.
UAE company signs up for Uganda’s refinery, as minister slates EACOP foes
“The critiques are continuing so we don’t move,” Nankabirwa said. “I’m not worried, I am just annoyed”, the minister said in reference to criticism from environmental NGOs. “Uganda is a sovereign state, you cannot dictate to us. I pray I don’t come across such people.”
Seplat completes ANOH plant, but pipeline woes remain
Seplat CEO Roger Brown said ANOH was an “important strategic project” for the company. "It will roughly double our gas production, and we are focused on the path to first gas”, he said.
ECOWAS offers Niger olive branch as pipeline readies
ECOWAS has called for the “immediate and unconditional” release of deposed president Mohammed Bazoum. The group said it would gradually ease sanctions, based on Niger’s response.
Pipe starts to arrive in Tanzania for EACOP
There is “positive discrimination for the communities hosting the operations. At the peak it is expected that about 160,000 people will be employed. Out of these 14,000 persons will be directly employed in the oil and gas sector”, he said.
Shell to face Ogale, Bille spill claims in High Court
For Shell or its local Shell Petroleum Development Co. (SPDC) to be held liable, “the court must be satisfied that there were no other significant causes which contributed to the claimants’ alleged losses such as spills by other operators or pollution as a result of illegal refining or sabotage”, the spokesperson said.
EACOP stresses high-tech approach, as Kampala protestors arrested
Demonstrators have declared today a “global day of action” to stop EACOP, which will run from west Uganda to a port in Tanzania.
NNPC, Aiteo launch new low-carbon crude
As such, the crude is a good fit for major buyers in Europe, NNPC said, and commands a premium to Brent. The crude has an API of 29 degrees.
Seplat sees ANOH, Exxon deal delayed
The company said ANOH had faced challenges in the “security situation, poor weather, and contractor performance”.
Uganda sees China oil pipeline loans agreed by April as timeline slips
Discussions are “advanced” for syndicated tranches of loans from African, Asian and Chinese lenders, among others, for the conduit that will carry 216,000 barrels of oil a day from Ugandan fields for export, she said.
Greta Thunberg returns to protests at JP Morgan, Barclays
Greta Thunberg, who was arrested on Tuesday outside the Energy Intelligence Forum, participated in the blockade of JP Morgan this morning.
Decision near on $4bn Uganda pipeline, Standard Bank says
A controversial $4 billion crude oil pipeline to link Uganda and Tanzania has overcome a key hurdle that delayed a final decision, according to Standard Bank Group.
San Leon deal paves the way for a “simpler story”, CEO says
“OML 18 will only contribute about 30% of the exports. So many people have signed up and want to sign up – we’re going to reach full capacity very quickly,” Fanning said.
San Leon scores major funding support from US lender
“We believe that the scale of OML 18 and the efficiencies that ELI's new infrastructure will bring represents a very exciting opportunity for us and all investors in San Leon."
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.
EACOP back on track with Chinese funding, minister says
The minister said the insurance issue was the last real barrier to EACOP. “The rest was politics”, she said.
Saipem wins Eni, Snam work worth $911mn
In Cote d’Ivoire, the service company has won a subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) contract for Baleine Phase 2. Eni began producing at this field in August.
Borders open and a new transitional president, Gabon steps forward
As the security forces took control of the country, they ordered borders and ports to shutter. This triggered a drop off in oil loadings, according to OilX’s Florian Thaler.
TechnipFMC wins more Girassol work from TotalEnergies
“We have good knowledge of this field, having built the subsea tree systems for the original Girassol development. It gives us immense pride that our long-term clients continue to show trust and confidence in our solutions through subsequent awards.”
Oil exports rise during Sudan war as pipeline left unscathed
There has been some impact from the war, though, with the supply chain of trucks bringing equipment back to the oil wells having slowed.
Sasol commissions Mozambique facility, despite SA headwinds
In the meantime, Sasol warned of “continued pricing and demand volatility” to come.
Joburg street explosion flips taxis, one killed
Lesufi said there had been a “high smell of gas” in the area before. “Egoli Gas remains the centre of our focus because all of us agree that the cause of this explosion or impact is gas,” he said.
Drawing lines, Tinubu steps in to resolve regulatory roughhousing
The two regulators must “immediately comply”, it said, and “ensure that no duplication of regulatory responsibilities occurs across any activity”.