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.
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African ministers talk up long-term gas plans at Senegal event
African ministers have put the case forward for gas, both as an export commodity and a domestic enabler, with an eye on the upcoming COP27.
Petronas explores $3bn African upstream asset sale
Malaysian state oil company Petroliam Nasional has started inviting bids for its upstream assets in Africa, which could fetch as much as $3 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
“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.
Senegal pitches its gas as European alternative to Russia supply
Senegal is positioning itself as an alternative source of gas for Europe as Russia cuts supplies of the fuel.
Singapore’s Keppel wins FPU and FPSO deals worth $54m
Keppel O&M will start floating production contracts worth around S$75 million (US$54 million) for MODEC, as it prepares a floater for Woodside Energy’s Senegal project, and a separate unit for LLOG Exploration Offshore in the US.
Woodside drops sale plans for Senegal’s Sangomar
Woodside Energy has dropped plans to sell down a stake in its Senegal project, the offshore Sangomar development.
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.
Going, going, gone: Mainstream, Actis strike Lekela sale deal
Mainstream Renewable Power and Actis have struck a deal to sell Lekela Power to Infinity Group and Africa Finance Corp. (AFC).
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.
Technip Energies signs on to gas plans with COS Petrogaz
Technip Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Senegal’s COS Petrogaz on LNG and decarbonisation.
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.
Scholz follows Senegal gas visit with Sasol SAF launch
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended the launch of a synthetic aeroplane fuel in South Africa today, with his local counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa.
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.
Woodside preps for Ocean BlackHawk arrival in Senegal
Woodside Energy has revised the subsea installation campaign schedule at its Sangomar project, in Senegal, but continues to expect first oil in 2023.
Eiffage completes caissons for BP’s Senegal LNG project
Eiffage Génie Civil Marine has completed the construction of the 21 caissons required for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project.
FAR shareholder slates “inadequate” Samuel Terry bid
Australian explorer FAR’s major shareholder has rejected a takeover bid from Samuel Terry Asset Management.
Offer launched for West Africa-focused FAR
Samuel Terry Asset Management has set out a plan to buy Australian-listed FAR through a cash offer of A$0.45 ($0.31) per share.
Petrosen pushes for Senegal refinery investment despite opposition
A minority shareholder in Senegal’s refinery has compared its treatment to that of a sacrificial lamb, amidst protests on a recapitalisation.
PetroNor CEO arrested by Norwegian authorities
Norway’s Økokrim has visited PetroNor E&P offices to bring charges against “some individuals”.
Lekela eyes wind farm expansion in Senegal
Lekela has begun working on plans to expand its Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (PETN) wind farm in Senegal.
Africa needs gas to prosper, despite COP26 declarations
Perspective is everything. For climate activists, the recent pledge that more than 20 countries and financial institutions made to stop public financing for overseas fossil fuel projects was seen as a promising first step toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, one of the goals of the Paris Agreement.
HMS Trent sets sights on security in Gulf of Guinea
A Royal Navy ship is on its way to the Gulf of Guinea, amid a continued focus on security.
Woodside awards TMC compressor work for Senegal FPSO
TMC Compressors has won work to supply the marine compressed air system to Woodside Energy’s Senegalese field.
Woodside completes first Sangomar producer
The Ocean BlackRhino has drilled a first production well at the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal.