Senegal sets out bid round timetable
Senegal is officially launching its licence round on January 31, with applications required to be in by July 31.
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Exploration in 2020: Transition, what transition?
The Energy Transition and Extinction Rebellion may have led the energy news agenda and stimulated reflection in many E&P boardrooms in 2019, but the impact on exploration drilling is not yet apparent.
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.
Offshore seismic on the up
Confidence continues to return for offshore work, with offshore seismic companies reporting improved performance from contract work, while multi-client continues to lag.
Wind power flows into Senegal’s grid system for first time
Clean energy has flowed into Senegal's grid system for the first time as West Africa's first utility-scale onshore wind farm powers up.
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.
Perenco’s Cameroon drilling plans shore up FLNG outlook
Perenco’s floating LNG (FLNG) project in Cameroon has exported 29 cargoes to date and is planning a drilling campaign, in 2020, in order to prove up additional reserves.
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.
Senegal launches licence round
Senegal has launched its licence round the Africa Oil Week conference in South Africa, although it faces criticism from one company for offering a disputed block.
Kosmos scores in Equatorial Guinea
Kosmos Energy notched up $16 million in net income for the third quarter, while also celebrating a discovery offshore Equatorial Guinea.
Upfront costs rise on Senegal’s SNE
Developing the SNE field will require capital expenditure of around $4.2 billion, a presentation by Australia’s FAR has said, versus the previous projection of $3bn.
BP adds more gas in Senegal
BP has had further success off Senegal, with its Yakaar-2 appraisal well finding more gas.
Panorama investigates $10bn BP ‘energy scandal’ in Senegal
An investigation into a $10bn “scandal” involving BP’s purchase of stakes in gas licences off the coast of Senegal is being broadcast tonight.
Subsea 7 reveals trio of Woodside deals
Subsea 7 said today that it had won three engineering studies contracts with Woodside since December 2018.
African Petroleum heads for arbitration in dispute over Senegal blocks
African Petroleum said today that it had been unable to resolve a dispute with Senegal over two petroleum sharing contracts.
Wood ties up trio of Senegal deals
Energy service giant Wood will support a major oilfield development off Senegal after winning three contracts from Woodside.
Senegalese exploration well a failure, Kosmos says
Kosmos Energy announced today that it has completed drilling the Requin Tigre-1 exploration well located in Senegal’s Saint Louis Offshore Profond block.
Global opportunities on show at Subsea Expo 2018
UK subsea service companies will have a chance to broaden their horizons at the sector’s main annual conference and exhibition.
Woodside says disputed Senegal deal had government approval
Woodside Petroleum said today that its purchase of a stake in Senegalese oil assets had been approved by the West African country.
FAR in arbitration against Conoco over sale of Senegal stake
FAR Limited has asked for arbitration proceedings to be commenced to resolve a row over assets offshore Senegal.
Partner dispute threatens to delay first oil from Cairn’s Senegal project
A row between two Australian energy firms could delay production start-up from a major oil development involving Cairn Energy off Senegal.
Cairn Energy’s Senegal push pays off
Cairn Energy today confirmed it has completed its ninth successful well in Senegal in three years.
Updated: BP announces major gas find offshore Senegal, hails ‘world class’ hydrocarbon basin
BP has hailed a major gas find off the West African coast as proof of a "world-class" hydrocarbon basin.