ARA Petroleum has disclosed that the Ministry of Energy in Tanzania (TPDC) has granted the company a 25-year Development Licence over the Ntorya gas discovery area to the Ruvuma joint venture. The gas development grant is sequel to the Field Development Plan (FDP) for the Ntorya area which has been submitted and approved by TPDC. […]

Tullow has formalised a strategic partnership with the Ghana Forestry Commission to implement a high-integrity, jurisdictional-based Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) programme. This programme is an important milestone on the road to achieve Tullow’s 2030 Net Zero target for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (on a net equity basis). The […]

Chariot Limited, the Africa focused transitional energy group, is pleased to announce the results from the drilling of the OBA-1 well on the Dartois prospect, the second of a two well drilling campaign, in the Loukos Onshore licence onshore Morocco (Chariot, Operator 75%, ONHYM, 25%). OBA-1 well was safely and efficiently drilled, on time and […]

The Management of Bristow Helicopters recently visited the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and proposed to partner closely with the Board on initiatives such as the establishmentof a centre of excellence in the aviation sector,commencement of a search and rescue service and the introduction of light-wing aircrafts into the Nigerian oil and gas […]

ADNOC  said it has acquired Galp’s 10% interest in the Area 4 concession of the Rovuma basin in Mozambique, marking a major milestone in the company’s international growth strategy. The acquisition will entitle ADNOC to a share of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from the concession, which has a combined production capacity exceeding 25 […]

Baker Hughes an energy technology company said it was awarded a major contract from SONATRACH for a gas-boosting project for the Hassi R’Mel gas field in Algeria. The contract is part of a broader order awarded to a consortium between Baker Hughes and Tecnimont, part of technology and engineering group MAIRE.  The signing ceremony took place in Algiers in the […]

Rosetta Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Taqa Arabia, has proudly announced the signing of a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Africa50 to develop Tanzania’s first Small Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project. This new venture will invest in, develop, and operate Tanzania’s first LNG Virtual Pipeline. The project […]

State-run China National Offshore Oil Co said  that it had signed oil exploration and production concession contracts with Mozambique’s energy ministry and national energy company ENH.The contract is for five offshore blocks in waters off the African nation and covers a total area of about 29,000 sq km (11,200 sq miles) with water depths from […]

As part of strategic reforms aimed at unlocking opportunities in the nation’s oil and gas industry, NNPC Energy Services Limited (EnServ) and Schlumberger (SLB), a renowned global technology company, have signed a technical partnership agreement towards bolstering upstream operations. The agreement was signed at the NNPC Ltd.’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, with senior […]

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is bringing to the public notice the NUPRC hosting of Nigeria 2024 Licensing Round Pre-Bid Conference. This is seen as a follow up to the commission’s recently organized successful Miami International Roadshow for the 2024 licensing round which was done in partnership with the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria […]