Capricorn investor slates Tullow merger plan
An investor in Capricorn Energy has expressed its opposition to the company’s merger plan, describing it as one sided in favour of Tullow Oil.
Western Desert
Apache celebrates flare-to-power in Western Desert
Apache is scaling up drilling in Egypt but at the same time is working to tackle flaring, through a new gas-to-site power model.
Capricorn expects £56m windfall from Kraken and Catcher sale
Capricorn Energy expects to earn around £56 million on the back of higher UK production, following the sale of its North Sea interests to Waldorf Production last year.
Eni scores Western Desert hat trick
Eni has discovered a more resources in Egypt’s Western Desert, in keeping with its plans to deliver production to market quickly.
Cairn, Cheiron complete Shell deal in Western Desert
Cairn Energy and Cheiron Petroleum have completed their acquisition of assets in Egypt’s Western Desert from Shell.
Egypt launches round with Schlumberger digital platform
Egypt has launched its first bid round of 2021 and a new digital platform collaboration, with Schlumberger.
Apex scores second Western Desert find
Privately backed Apex International Energy has announced a second oil find in Egypt’s Western Desert, with another well still to go.
Pharos puts dividend on hold, pulls production guidance
Pharos Energy has set out plans to spend around $45 million in 2020 but has suspended production guidance from Egypt in response to the oil price pressures.
Gravity survey planned for Egypt in 2020
TGS and AustinBridgeporth will begin acquiring an airborne gravity survey in Egypt in the first quarter of 2020.
Shell hangs up for sale sign onshore Egypt
Shell Egypt has set out plans to sell its onshore assets in the Western Desert.
Soco buckles down for Egyptian work
The acquisition of Merlon Petroleum earlier this year has given Soco International a new focus, with new exploration planned in Egypt and neighbouring Israel. As such, the company is planning to change its name, to Pharos Energy.