Africa Oil, the exception
Few companies are paying down debt while staying bullish on exploration plans, but Africa Oil is an exception.
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Total spuds as Exxon leaves
Total has spudded the Luiperd-1X well, offshore South Africa, as ExxonMobil has confirmed its exit from the state.
Deepsea Stavanger arrives in Cape Town
South African Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has welcomed Odjfell Drilling’s Deepsea Stavanger to Cape Towin.
Rig sets sail for South Africa’s Luiperd drilling
The Odjfell Deepsea Stavanger is on its way to South Africa, to drill more wells for Total.
Africa Energy plans four wells this year
Drilling is expected to go ahead as planned at South Africa’s Block 11B/12B, with the first Luiperd well due in June.
Africa Energy signs farm-out in South Africa
Africa Energy has signed farm-out agreements on Block 2B offshore South Africa, with Panoro Energy and Azinam.
New man takes on PetroSA’s challenges
PetroSA has appointed Pragasen Naidoo to serve as the company’s CEO, a position that has been held on a temporary basis since 2014.
The place for gas in South Africa’s energy plans
The South African government has published its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the aim of setting out the country’s future energy mix.