Kidnappings on the rise as West African threat shifts
Kidnappings offshore West Africa hit a six-year high in 2020, Ambrey has reported, with 142 crew members seized by pirates.
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Savannah cashes in on Nigerian gas work
Savannah Energy has paid down $40 million of debt as of the end of March as a result of its Nigerian gas supply business.
Piracy on the rise in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy increased in the first quarter of 2020, with the Gulf of Guinea continuing to hold its position as the most dangerous waters in the world.
Abu Sennan gas line starts up, as infill drilling slows
A pipeline has been completed at the Al Jahraa field, in Egypt, allowing gas sales to begin and eliminating flaring, United Oil & Gas has reported.
Pirates attack again offshore Benin
The Minerva Virgo product tanker has been attacked offshore Benin, with one seaman believed to have been kidnapped.
Crew kidnapped from tanker offshore Benin
The Alpine Penelope tanker has been attacked offshore Benin with a number of crew kidnapped, Dryad Global reported.
19 kidnapped from VLCC off Nigeria
A VLCC offshore Nigeria has been attacked and 19 crewmembers seized. This appears to be the first time such a ship has been targeted in this region.
Crew members snatched off Benin and Togo
Four crew members have been kidnapped from a Greek oil tanker off Togo, following the seizing of nine sailors from a vessel carrying gypsum on November 2 off Benin.
Niger-Benin pipe plan moving ahead
China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) signed a transportation convention with Niger on September 15.
Oil tanker carrying 22 Indian crewmen goes missing off West Africa
An oil tanker carrying 22 Indian crewmen has gone missing off the coast of West Africa.