Egypt launches round with Schlumberger digital platform
Egypt has launched its first bid round of 2021 and a new digital platform collaboration, with Schlumberger.
Western Desert
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.