Chariot makes Morocco find as rig moves to re-entry
Chariot has made a “significant” discovery at its Anchois-2 well off Morocco. This paves the way for the company to pursue its gas development plans.
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Morocco issues tender for LNG investigation at Mohammedia
The Agence Nationale des Ports (ANP) has issued a tender for a study into a potential floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Morocco.
Sound beats deadline to seal LNG sales agreement
Sound Energy has hit all the targets it required to make its LNG gas sales agreement unconditional.
Pioneers enter Africa hydrogen partnership
Hydrogen is a major target in the energy transition, so it is only right that Africa launch its own plan to accelerate uptake.
Stena Don spuds Morocco well for Chariot
Chariot has begun drilling a well offshore Morocco, on the Anchois gas field, with the Stena Don drilling rig.
Pressure mounts on Sound to reach Morocco FID
Sound Energy has struck a second gas sales agreement in Morocco with the local power utility.
SDX begins second drilling phase in Morocco
SDX Energy has begun drilling in Morocco, launching the second phase of its 2021 campaign.
Algeria stoppage piles pressure on Spain, Morocco
Sonatrach has officially ended its gas supply contract to Morocco, following a diplomatic spat from earlier in the year.
Let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past in Africa’s energy transition
Africa has suffered in the past as a result of European ambitions and this must not be repeated as the world works out how best to tackle climate change, participants at an Aberdeen University event said.
Xlinks launches Morocco-UK renewable energy plan
Xlinks has set out plans to export clean electricity from Morocco to the UK, via HVDC subsea cables.
Spain runs down clock on Algerian gas supplies
The future of gas supplies from Algeria to Spain, via Morocco, remains unclear following a diplomatic spat.
Gas is the way for Africa, if aboveground challenges can be resolved
Africa has the resources it needs to provide power for its people, but aboveground challenges must be resolved to speed the way, speakers on a PESGB / HGS Africa E&P Conference 2021 panel have said.
Chariot signs up Stena Don for Morocco work
Chariot has signed a contract for the Stena Don rig to drill a well on its Lixus licence, offshore Morocco.
Mexican tragedy, North African best enemies and Cambo kerfuffle
This week, the team reflects on the shocking and fatal explosion on a Pemex platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Allister asks whether the to-ing and fro-ing in Mexican oil policy could have played a part.
Algeria cuts Morocco relations as pipeline talks loom
Algeria has broken off diplomatic relations with Morocco, in the latest flare up of tensions between the two North African states.
Ammonia: the missing link in the energy transition?
Plans for ammonia exports are taking shape around the world, as companies compete to secure the most attractive opportunities to fuel future zero carbon aspirations.
SDX pauses Morocco drilling programme
SDX Energy has completed its first three wells in Morocco and will now pause until September or October.
Predator spuds Morocco well
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings has spudded the MOU-1 well, in Morocco.
Sound buys out Schlumberger in Morocco deal
Sound Energy is buying out partner Schlumberger from its position in shared eastern Moroccan acreage.
SDX launches Morocco drilling plan
SDX Energy has begun drilling in Morocco, targeting five wells this year in pursuit of meeting local gas demand.
Chariot expands into green power for mines
Chariot Oil and Gas is diversifying into renewable energy for mines, under a deal to acquire Africa Energy Management Platform (AEMP).
NNPC to supply gas to Moroccan plant in Akwa Ibom
Nigerian energy officials have visited Morocco in a show of support for an ammonia plant in Akwa Ibom State.
Chariot wins Moroccan support for gas supplies
Chariot Oil & Gas has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Moroccan industry minister to position the company’s Anchois project as a local gas provider.
UK could get Saharan green energy via huge cable under ambitious scheme
Of all the things the UK is internationally renowned for, good and reliable weather certainly isn’t one of them.
ESG as differentiator for SDX, rather than greenwash
SDX Energy is working on the implementation of an ESG strategy, which can do good while also acting as a differentiator from its peers.