East Africa

Eni, CNOOC Declares Interest To Explore The Angoche Basin, Mozambique

Eni Mozambico SpA and CNOOC Hong Kong Holding Limited International energy companies have declared mutual interest in further development of mozambiquecan oil and gas, This was dclosed by Mozambique’s National Oil Company via press release. The OICs on 11 November, 2022 in Maputo submitted proposals to explore areas under the 6th Licensing Round for the concession of areas for […]

Oilfield Africa - Tuesday November 15, 2022
Energy Transition: Kenya Exports Vegetable Oil For Biorefining Plant Built By Eni

The first cargo of vegetable oil for Biorefining produced by Eni in Kenya has left the port of Mombasa, on its way to Gela’s biorefinery. This marks the start of the transport and logistics system that will support the value chain in the country, starting with a production of 2,500 tons by the end of […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday October 17, 2022
Zimbabwean First Oil: Invictus Energy Commences Drilling Of Mukuyu-1 Exploration Well

Invictus Energy Limited said that the drilling at the Mukuyu-1 exploration well in SG 4571 has commenced on Friday 24 September local time. This was stated in an update on the activities of its 80% owned and operated Cabora Bassa project in Zimbabwe.  Drilling will commence from the installed conductor at 67m to a planned […]

Oilfield Africa - Tuesday September 27, 2022
KENYA: Nairobi To Issue $1.2bn Green Bond For Green Projects

The Nairobi County Government has announced that it will issue a $1.2 billion green bond. The proceeds will be used to finance environmentally friendly infrastructure. With a population of 4.9 million, the city of Nairobi is not spared from the drought that is undermining people’s livelihoods in Kenya. Against this backdrop, the county government is […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday September 19, 2022
Invictus Seeks $25.0M To Drill Two High Impact Well In Cabora Bassa Basin, Zimbabwe

Invictus Energy  has announced a private placement to raise $25m at $0.23 per share following the Company’s decision to sole fund the initial drilling campaign of two high impact exploration wells aimed at unlocking the resource potential of the Cabora Bassa Basin in Zimbabwe. Following the assessment of a range of options, including farm-in bids […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday August 31, 2022
FAR Acquires Further Stake In The Gambia Blocks A2 And A5

FAR Ltd and the wholly owned subsidiary FAR Gambia Ltd said it has acquired an additional 50% interest in Blocks A2 and A5 offshore The Republic of The Gambia, giving FAR a 100% working interest. The interest was acquired from PC Gambia Ltd a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (“PETRONAS”). FAR has acquired a further […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday August 29, 2022
Invictus Energy’s Cabora Bassa Exploration And Development Project Progresses Offshore Zimbabwe

Invictus Energy Limited has provided an update on the activities of its 80% owned and operated Cabora Bassa project in Zimbabwe. Assignment of exploration rights to EPO 1848 and EPO 1849 by Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe Invictus’ 80% owned subsidiary Geo Associates (Pvt) Ltd (Geo Associates) and the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe (SWFZ) […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday August 17, 2022
Masdar and Tanesco to Develop 2 GW Renewable Energy Capacity in Tanzania

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced that it has signed an agreement with Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. (TANESCO) related to the development of renewable energy projects with a total capacity of up to 2 gigawatts (GW). Abdulla Zayed, Head of Business Development & Investment at Masdar and Maharage Chande, Managing […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday August 10, 2022
Invictus Energy Limited Has Awarded Three Carbon Offset Projects In Zimbabwe

The Company has entered a 30-year contract (the “Contract”) with the Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe (FCZ) for the development of the Ngamo-Gwayi-Sikumi (NGS) REDD+ project, which is renewable for a further 30 years, as part of the company’s sustainable plan to manage emissions. The NGS REDD+ project will enable the Company to fully offset all […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday August 5, 2022
GeoPartners To Conduct Multi-Client 3D Geophysical Survey In Angoche Basin Offshore Mozambique

Sequel to upcoming Oil and Gas Summit in the country, GeoPartners have signed an exclusive agreement with the Instituto Nacional De Petroleo (INP), on behalf of the Government of Mozambique, to conduct a major new Multi-Client 3D Geophysical Survey in the offshore Angoche Basin.  The project will comprise the acquisition of a minimum 12,000 sq. […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday July 15, 2022