Petrojet, Taqa sign deals on Equatorial Guinea work
Egyptian companies have struck deals to carry out work in Equatorial Guinea, according to recent high-level talks.
Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima
Nigeria strikes deal to export LNG via Equatorial Guinea
Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding on processing gas for export at facilities in Equatorial Guinea.
Chevron signs new Equatorial Guinea contract
Chevron has signed up to explore a block offshore Equatorial Guinea, previously held by South Africa’s PetroSA.
Equatorial Guinea defends gas amid new LNG plans
In a resounding defence of the African gas industry, Equatorial Guinea’s minister of energy has set out a number of plans including the resumption of work on an abandoned floating LNG (FLNG) project.
No jabs, no jobs in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has forbidden unvaccinated people from working on- or offshore in the oil and gas sector.
US examines role in Africa’s energy transition
The new US administration is keen to claim its role in new African markets, while also working on efforts to tackle climate change.
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.
Centurion strikes back against EG corruption claims
Accusations that Equatorial Guinea Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima benefited unduly from a construction contract are false, said Centurion Law Group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marathon talks the talk in Equatorial Guinea
Marathon Oil has stepped up its plans for Equatorial Guinea, targeting the delivery of first gas from the Alen backfill project by the end of 2020.
Equatorial Guinea plans modular refinery move
Equatorial Guinea has expressed interest in emulating Nigeria’s modular refinery initiative, led by Waltersmith Petroleum.
Equatorial Guinea offers ExxonMobil short extension
Equatorial Guinea expects $1.4 billion to be invested in the country in the 2020 fiscal year, with a mix of exploration and appraisal drilling.
Africa makes its case for gas at GECF
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has wrapped up in Malabo, bringing to a close a global discussion on the use and development of gas.
Vitol signs on to West African gas megahub plan
Vitol has signed up to a strategic partnership and co-operation agreement with Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons, focused on the proposed gas megahub plan.
Equatorial Guinea dishes out licences
Equatorial Guinea has preliminarily awarded nine blocks in its EGRonda 2019 licence round, announcing the results at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) under way this week in Malabo.
Saipem wins Alen pipeline work
Equatorial Guinea has approved a $90-100 million gas pipeline contract with Saipem.