Gabon production cuts hit Maurel
Maurel et Prom’s production fell in the first nine months of 2020, although its acquisition of Angolan assets helped avoid too great a reduction.
Mnazi Bay
Mnazi Bay output to rise
Mnazi Bay production will increase for the rest of the year, following the end of the rainy season.
Rain eats into Orca’s Q1 sales
Gas sales by Orca Exploration in Tanzania fell in the first quarter as higher than normal rainfall boosted hydropower generation.
Uganda-Tanzania pipeline construction planned for 2021
Work on the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is expected to begin in April following a final investment decision (FID), according to a budget speech from the Tanzanian Minister of Energy.
Gas sales keep Wentworth on plan for dividend
Demand for Wentworth Resources’ gas in Tanzania will stay flat this year, with heavy rains driving hydropower generation, but things should pick up towards the end of 2020.
Higher production drives Maurel’s income
Maurel et Prom’s income increased in 2019 as a result of increased production, while the sales price fell marginally.
Mnazi Bay to hold steady in 2020
The Mnazi Bay field in Tanzania produced 70.29 million cubic feet (1.99 million cubic metres) per day in 2019, according to Wentworth Resources, predicting output would remain static in 2020.
On the up in Tanzania for Wentworth and Orca
Tanzania has struggled to pay its debts to local gas producers but there are signs this is changing, with Wentworth Resources and Orca Exploration posting strong quarterly results on improved collections and higher gas demand.