BP hints at Mauritania, Senegal LNG plan delays
The FPSO is on its way to West Africa, the CEO said, while the FLNG facility should leave Singapore by the end of 2023. According to Marine Traffic, the FPSO is today offshore Maputo.
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Allseas takes over BP pipelay work after McDemott failure
Allseas will deploy its Pioneering Spirit, the world’s largest construction vessel, to begin in early December 2023. Allseas will also use its Oceanic offshore support vessel.
Shell farms out Mauritania stake to QatarEnergy
QE struck a deal with ExxonMobil Canada on March 29 to access to more exploration, with drilling imminent.
Mauritania signs green hydrogen MoU with German focus
Infinity Power's Mansour said the project would provide "clean renewable energy to the region and the "entire continent of Africa".
BP, Kosmos clash over GTA LNG sales
Kosmos will consider its options this year. Inglis said it would be likely that the second phase would have some element of fixed contract and spot pricing. “We will not have to have sold all the gas” at final investment decision (FID), he said.
Kosmos looks for inflection, but TEN a drag
“With higher production and lower capital, free cash flow is expected to rise into 2024 providing multiple pathways for the company to deliver value for our shareholders.”
Shell signs up for more Northwest African exploration
While work in C2 is just beginning, the MPME said Shell was planning to drill another licence in the coastal area before the end of 2023.
McDermott arrives for pipe work at BP’s GTA LNG
The production pipelines will run to the FPSO, a distance of around 80 km. The FPSO removes liquids – primarily water and condensate – and then exports gas to the floating LNG (FLNG) hub, around 35 km away.
FPSO sailaway for BP’s GTA LNG project
The FPSO for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahymeyim (GTA) LNG project has left China and is heading for its site off Mauritania and Senegal.
BP takes on Valaris floater for Egypt work
BP has picked a Valaris rig to drill four wells offshore Egypt, starting late in the third or early in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Kosmos in talks on LNG sales, expanding West African gas
Kosmos Energy is taking steps to ramp up production by 50% by 2024 – and in the longer term scale up its West African gas projects.
BP strikes green hydrogen deal with Mauritania
BP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen opportunities in Mauritania, where the company is also working on major LNG export plans.
Senegal to join GECF ahead of Tortue LNG exports
Senegal will join the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) today as an observer, before graduating to full membership next year with the start of LNG exports.
BP, Kosmos sign up to BirAllah study with eye on LNG FID
Mauritania has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) for the BirAllah field with BP and Kosmos Energy.
Nigeria, Morocco double down on mega pipeline project
Nigeria and Morocco have signed more agreements on a proposed major offshore gas pipeline, bringing Senegal and Mauritania on board.
Total Eren comes onboard Chariot’s hydrogen hopes
Chariot has signed Total Eren up to work together on a proposed major hydrogen development in Mauritania.
“Nerve centre” arrives offshore Senegal for BP’s LNG project
The quarters and utilities (QU) facility has been delivered to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project, offshore Senegal and Mauritania.
Eiffage completes GTA LNG platform for BP
Eiffage Génie Civil Marine have completed the central platform of the hub for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Opportunity in Africa’s LNG, if Europe gets serious on supply
Africa could build 120 million tonnes per year of LNG capacity, the International Gas Union (IGU) has said, but development remains slow.
BP picks Petrofac for GTA offshore work
BP has chosen Petrofac to carry out work at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project as the service company scales up its African presence.
Mauritania sets out strategic path to hydrogen
Mauritania has signed on to support three hydrogen projects, including Chariot’s Nour plan, at a strategic meeting.
Exploration is back on the menu in Africa, with big finds and strong prices
Exploration is back, emissaries of some of the world’s top oil companies have said, with Africa in a strong position to meet new demand.
Petrofac takes over from Maersk at Tullow decom work
Tullow Oil has chosen Petrofac to carry out well decommissioning offshore Mauritania, replacing Maersk Decom.
Havfram comes back to finish decom work offshore Mauritania
Havfram has won work to decommission subsea facilities at Chinguetti and Banda, offshore Mauritania, from Petronas.
Kosmos turns on the cash flow spigots and looks to LNG
Kosmos Energy is generating free cash flow at unprecedented volumes, allowing it to pay down debt, and has been talking up LNG.