Ghana in talks with Dubai refiner to barter gold for fuel
Ghana is in talks with Emirates National Oil Co. (ENOC) for a barter arrangement that will enable the West African nation to buy fuel with gold.
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Amid faltering TEN expansion, Tullow accelerates Jubilee SE
Tullow Oil expects to begin drilling wells on Jubilee South East this quarter, with the aim of boosting production beyond 100,000 barrels per day in 2025.
Ghana drilling to heat up, while GNPC revenue questions mount
Four companies are due to drill exploration wells in Ghana during the last quarter of this year, according to a government report. The Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) also raised some concerns over tax payments by state-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corp. (GNPC).
Starsight, SolarAfrica to merge and expand
Starsight Energy and SolarAfrica have set out a plan to merge and expand into new areas, particularly Francophone West Africa.
Tullow sticks to its guns on Capricorn merger, amid Ghana drilling success
Tullow Oil remains committed to its merger with Egypt-focused Capricorn Energy, which has faced mounting headwinds.
Tullow to face local content complaint in court
Tullow Oil has come under fire in Ghana over alleged failure to abide by local content regulations – charges the company denies.
Aker suggests Lukoil exit to resolve Ghana’s Pecan pickle
Aker Energy has six weeks to submit a plan of development for its Pecan project, offshore Ghana, while facing challenges over Russian Lukoil's involvement.
Ghana nearing construction on new Takoradi-Tema link
Ghana Gas will begin building a 290 km gas pipeline, with eight distribution centres, a politician has said.
Capricorn investor slates Tullow merger plan
An investor in Capricorn Energy has expressed its opposition to the company’s merger plan, describing it as one sided in favour of Tullow Oil.
Court freezes Eni, Vitol payments over Springfield dispute
A Ghanaian court has ordered the government to halt payments to Eni and Vitol, amidst the ongoing legal dispute with local company Springfield Exploration & Production.
Norfund steps up to invest in CrossBoundary
Norway’s Norfund and KLP has made a $40 million equity investment in CrossBoundary Energy, to support renewable energy projects in Africa.
Tullow sets focus on growth, Capricorn merger
As Tullow Oil works to execute its merger with Capricorn Energy, the company is focusing on growth projects.
Aker Energy wins further extension in Ghana
Ghana has granted Aker Energy more time to submit the plan of development for its Pecan field.
Tullow takes over FPSO work, hands contract to Petrofac
Tullow Ghana (LON:TLW) has awarded a five-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract to Petrofac Ghana (LON:PFC) on the FPSO Kwame Nkrumah.
Capricorn boss defends Tullow merger plans
Capricorn Energy head Simon Thomson has defended the company’s merger with Tullow Oil in an interview with the Sunday Times.
Ghana protests prices, while government scrambles on refinery, pipeline
Ghana’s government is taking steps to tackle the fuel crisis, but protests are on the rise at the high price of living.
Eni sees African opportunities, including in its trees
Eni’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions increased in 2021, largely as a result of its African operations, but it offset this through the acquisition of 2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in forestry credits.
GNPC’s new CEO faces tough task of balancing industry and politics
Ghana National Petroleum Corp. (GNPC) has appointed a new acting CEO, Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, replacing KK Sarpong.
Tullow emissions rise on Ghanaian flaring
Tullow Oil increased emissions in 2021 amid delays in installing gas capturing equipment offshore Ghana.
Tullow flexes positive plans on improved optimism
Amid higher oil prices, Tullow Oil is beginning to scale up its growth plans once more, raising near term possibilities for drilling around TEN and further out plans for gas and Kenya.
Kosmos juices spending on production growth plans
Kosmos Energy is scaling up spending to $700 million this year, from $460mn in 2021, on both its base producing business and its LNG project with BP.
Tullow aims for production growth in 2023
Tullow Oil’s shift to a more conservative stance is paying off, it seems, with debt down and cash flow on the rise.
Ghana pushes back sulphur limits for local fuel
Ghana has waived sulphur specifications on locally produced vehicle fuels in order to keep its refineries functioning.
Tullow tips Lake Albert for 2022 launch, exits Suriname blocks
Uganda’s Parliament may not approve the Lake Albert development until the end of the year, pushing the final investment decision (FID) into early 2022.
Tullow pre-empts Kosmos deal off Ghana
Tullow Oil has pre-empted the sale of Occidental Petroleum’s stake in the Jubilee and TEN fields to Kosmos Energy, in Ghana.