Zohr continues to rise for Egypt
Egypt’s Zohr field is producing at around 3 billion cubic feet (85 million cubic metres) per day, the country’s Ministry of Petroleum has said.
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Gravity survey planned for Egypt in 2020
TGS and AustinBridgeporth will begin acquiring an airborne gravity survey in Egypt in the first quarter of 2020.
United nears Abu Sennan deal
United Oil & Gas has returned to trading on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and is nearing completion of its acquisition of a stake in Egypt’s Abu Sennan licence.
Libya-Turkey deal sparks Greek protests
The decision from Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) to sign a deal on a maritime border with Turkey has sparked condemnation from other east Mediterranean states.
EBRD backs Egyptian refinery upgrade work
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a $50 million to upgrade an oil refinery held by Suez Oil Processing Co. (SOPC).
US backs Israeli gas flows to Egypt
Egypt and Israel have signed a natural gas supply deal at the Investment for Africa Forum, with the US government stepping in to provide insurance on the agreement.
Tough prices hit SDX despite production increase
SDX Energy is making strong operational progress in North Africa but lower realised prices for production have dragged down revenues in the first nine months of the year.
IEA: Gas and renewables to power Africa
The struggle to provide Africa with energy will become increasingly important, particularly in terms of balancing power with carbon emissions, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
US eyes exports of coal, LNG to Africa
The US is eager to export LNG and coal to African states, US Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg told the Africa Oil Week conference.
Cyprus signs off on Aphrodite exploitation plan
Cyprus has issued an exploitation licence to three companies to develop the Aphrodite field, with gas to be exported to Egypt for liquefaction.
Fast-track times for Eni in Egypt
Reporting success in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, Eni has said it expects production to begin imminently.
SDX kicks off Moroccan well push
SDX Energy has begun its 12-well campaign in Morocco, targeting 15 billion cubic feet (425 million cubic metres) of gross resources.
Shell hangs up for sale sign onshore Egypt
Shell Egypt has set out plans to sell its onshore assets in the Western Desert.
ADES venture to drill Egyptian deepwater
ADES International has signed up to work on a second deepwater drilling campaign in Egypt.
Meseda well not enough to halt decline for SDX
SDX Energy has struck oil at the West Gharib block, in Egypt, and begun producing.
BP announces first gas from Egypt’s Baltim SW field
BP has announced first gas from Egypt's Baltim SW (BSW) field two months ahead of schedule.
Soco buckles down for Egyptian work
The acquisition of Merlon Petroleum earlier this year has given Soco International a new focus, with new exploration planned in Egypt and neighbouring Israel. As such, the company is planning to change its name, to Pharos Energy.
TGS, Schlumberger bring Red Sea into focus
TGS and Schlumberger’s WesternGeco are close to finishing 3D seismic reimaging on Egypt’s Red Sea, as a licence round comes to a close in the area. The two companies said the work would cover data from three seismic surveys, covering 3,600 square km, which were acquired between 1999 and 2008.
United Oil and Gas acquiring Egypt explorer for £13m with help from BP
United Oil and Gas (UOG) plans to acquire Rockhopper Egypt for £12.8m with help from BP.
Turkish trouble for Cyprus as gas exploration expands
The search for natural gas off Cyprus is accelerating, with several companies due to drill new wells to confirm recent discoveries, test prospects and develop known resources.
BP sells mature assets in Egypt for undisclosed fee
Energy giant BP has agreed to sell off its mature assets in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez for an undisclosed fee.
Egypt devises new contracts to attract more oil and gas investors
Egypt is finalising details of a new type of oil and gas contract to attract even more foreign investment than the $10 billion already coming into its energy industry this year.
BP celebrates first gas from major project off Egypt
BP has started production from the second phase of its West Nile Delta development offshore Egypt.
TechnipFMC wins $1bn-plus contract for Egyptian refinery expansion
TechnipFMC will modernise and expand Middle East Oil Refinery's (MIDOR's) complex near Alexandria, Egypt.
SDX makes another gas find in Egypt
SDX Energy has made a gas discovery at its South Disouq Concession in Egypt.