Maxwell lined up for top slot at Vaalco
George Maxwell has been named as Vaalco Energy’s new CEO, replacing Cary Bounds.
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Drilling in April to turnaround Tullow’s tough times
Tullow Oil has reported a post-tax loss of $1.22 billion for 2020, with production to continue sliding in 2020.
Chevron reaches first gas at Alen backfill
Chevron has reached first gas its Alen gas project, in Equatorial Guinea.
NNPC talks pipeline protection, maritime security
The Nigerian military has committed to providing “maximum security” for the country’s oil and gas assets.
Kosmos plans spending boost in 2021
Kosmos Energy expects its capital expenditure to reach $575-625 million this year, driven largely by its work with BP offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Panoro buys Tullow stakes in Gabon, EG
Panoro Energy has struck a deal to buy assets owned by Tullow Oil in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon for up to $180 million.
Travel restrictions slow Chad resumption for Glencore
Glencore’s wells in Chad remain offline although the Alen field, in Equatorial Guinea, is expected to start up on schedule in the first quarter.
Equatorial Guinea sets out FDI hopes for 2021
Equatorial Guinea expects foreign direct investment in 2021 could reach $1.11 billion, according to the energy ministry, while production is expected to increase.
Tullow focuses on West African delivery
Tullow Oil is moving away from its focus on asset sales and has set out a long-term vision, under which it will generate $7 billion over the next 10 years.
Rosgeo completes first phase in Rio Muni
Russia’s state-owned Rosgeo has completed its first phase of work in Equatorial Guinea’s Rio Muni region.
Kosmos scraps Mauritania, Senegal sale plans
Kosmos Energy has dropped plans to sell down its stake in an LNG project offshore Mauritania and Senegal, instead opting to seek financing for its plans.
Pirates attack EG LNG site, kidnap crew
A pirate attack at Equatorial Guinea’s LNG terminal has exposed onshore security shortcomings.
Rosgeo launches Equatorial Guinea work
A team from Russia’s Rosgeo has arrived in Equatorial Guinea and begun geological mapping in the mainland Rio Muni area.
East Med allure launched Chevron’s move on Noble
Noble Energy raised the possibility of selling out to Chevron on May 12. The super-major took only until May 28 to indicate it would be keen for such a deal.
Kosmos sales slide despite hedges
Kosmos Energy reported a net loss of $199 million for the second quarter of the year, with an adjusted net loss of $95mn.
Chad remains offline for Glencore
Glencore produced more oil in the first half of the year, despite shutting down its Chadian assets.
Equatorial Guinea dishes out study work
Equatorial Guinea has awarded Nexant the feasibility study on a new formaldehyde plant at Punta Europa and work to develop a Gas Master Plan to Gas Strategies.
No more spending for Vaalco this year
Vaalco Energy posted a net loss of $52.8 million for the first quarter of the year, driven by a non-cash charge of $59.1mn as a result of lower oil prices.
Extensions for exploration in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has granted oil and gas companies a two-year extension for exploration work, the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons has said.
Serpentina struck with multiple coronavirus cases
Equatorial Guinea recorded 30 cases of coronavirus at ExxonMobil's Serpentina floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility over the weekend.
VFuels wins Malabo modular refinery study
Equatorial Guinea has awarded a feasibility study on a proposed modular refinery, in Punta Europa, to VFuels Oil & Gas Engineering.
Equatorial Guinea to ease regulations
Equatorial Guinea intends to make its petroleum sector more attractive by modifying regulations.
African states scramble for coronavirus response
Coronavirus has begun to spread in Africa, triggering governments to impose lockdowns and take steps to tackle the pandemic.
Equatorial Guinea postpones investment conference
Equatorial Guinea has taken the decision to postpone its Africa Oil & Investment Forum (AOIF) and exhibition, which had been due to take place on June 1, in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Kosmos to pay out dividend, plans energy transition shift
Kosmos Energy has reported a net loss of $36 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, although free cash flow reached $139mn for the period.