Cairn clears Woodside for Senegal sale
Cairn Energy has abandoned plans to sell its stake offshore Senegal to Lukoil, abiding by Woodside Energy’s pre-emption.
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Clock running down for FAR in Senegal
Australia’s FAR did not exercise its right to pre-empt the sale of Cairn Energy’s stake in the Sangomar field, as the company works to find a buyer for its own interest.
Woodside to take Cairn Sangomar stake from under Lukoil’s nose
Australian firm Woodside has moved to whisk the purchase of Cairn Energy’s 40% stake in the Sangomar project off Senegal out from under the nose of Russian firm Lukoil.
Cairn sells Sangomar stake to Lukoil
Russia’s independent Lukoil has struck a deal to pay $300 million to Cairn Energy for a 40% stake in a licence offshore Senegal.
Floating production system market set for quick rebound, Westwood Global says
The floating production systems (FPS) market will rebound to $13 billion annually from 2021-24 with an average oil price of $60 per barrel, analysts have said.
No more FPSO orders in 2020
No more floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels will be ordered this year, Rystad Energy has predicted.
FAR slips into default at Sangomar
Australia’s FAR is in default for its payments due on the Sangomar field, following recent talk of delays in Senegal’s upstream plans.
Woodside defiant on Sangomar schedule
Woodside Petroleum has denied that first oil from the Sangomar field will be delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
China eyes African opportunities
Amidst the oil price crash crisis and the pressure on companies, opportunities are emerging for those with resources.
FAR hoists “for sale” sign on Sangomar
Australia’s FAR has been unable to secure financing for its stake in the Sangomar field development and so has begun a process to sell all, or a part, of its stake in the Senegalese project.
Africa to feel squeeze as plans about to change
The double threat of coronavirus and the price crash has forced oil companies around the world to rearrange plans and save money where possible, and Africa is set to feel the squeeze.
Despite Woodside cuts, Sangomar continues
Woodside Petroleum has slashed its spending this year by 50%, to around $2.4 billion, but Senegal’s Sangomar development should progress as planned.
FAR under strain with Sangomar financing
Australia’s FAR has temporarily suspended plans for drilling offshore The Gambia, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, while the oil price crash has made talks on securing debt for Senegal’s Sangomar development harder.
Senegal licence round goes live
Petrosen has officially launched its first offshore licence round, at a conference in Senegal, covering 12 blocks.
Glencore lines up to take FAR’s Sangomar crude
Australia’s FAR has signed a deal to allocate its share of crude from Senegal’s Sangomar field to Glencore Energy.
Woodside pulls trigger to start work on Senegal’s Sangomar
Australia’s Woodside Energy has approved the 100,000 barrel per day Sangomar project, offshore Senegal, launching agreements with suppliers and putting the field on course to begin production in 2023.
Senegal’s Sangomar inches closer to FID for Woodside, Cairn
Senegal’s government has approved the plan to develop the Woodside Energy-led Sangomar field.
Shearwater wins Gambian work for FAR
Australia’s FAR has awarded a contract to acquire 3D seismic in The Gambia to Shearwater GeoServices.
FAR sets out Sangomar financing plan
FAR has set out plans for a conditional placement and a senior debt facility in order to finance the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal.
Woodside, Cairn submit Sangomar plan to Senegal
The Sangomar development and exploitation plan has been submitted to the Senegalese government, operator Woodside Energy has said, with the final investment decision (FID) for the project expected later this month.
TGS kicks off Senegal survey
TGS has launched a new 3D seismic survey in the MSGBC Basin, covering 5,100 square km, in partnership with GeoPartners.