Continental News

Allseas completes infield pipelay scope for GTA FLNG offshore Mauritania and Senegal

Allseas Pioneering Spirit offshore vessel has completed the infield pipelay scope for BP’s ultra-deepwater GTA liquified natural gas project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. Two months after arriving in the field, production crew welded, scanned and field joint coated the final piece of pipe for the second 16-inch export gas line. This on time project completion milestone was achieved […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday February 21, 2024
Women in Energy to lead conversations on breaking barriers at NIES 2024

The Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) is proud to announce the integration of the Women in Energy Roundtable as a central pillar of its highly anticipated 7th edition, set to unfold from February 26th to March 1st, 2024. The session, scheduled for February 27th, 2024 by 2.30pm at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, is […]

Oilfield Africa - Tuesday February 20, 2024
Wildcat Passes Competence Test from South Sudan Ministry of Petroleum

Wildcat has passed a due diligence process conducted by the South Sudanese Ministry of Petroleum (MOP). This process included the evaluation of the Company’s technical competency as well as its financial capability to complete a major multi-million/billion dollar oil production purchase. This clearance is required from the MOP before Wildcat can undertake any petroleum deal […]

Oilfield Africa - Tuesday February 20, 2024
Gabon to Exercise Pre-emptive Right on the Acquisition of Assala

Maurel & Prom S.A. (M&P) has disclosed the knowledge of the signing agreement made on 15 February 2024 concerning the share purchase agreement (SPA) between the Gabonese national oil company Gabon Oil Company (GOC) and Assala Energy Investments (Carlyle) regarding GOC’s acquisition of Assala Energy Holdings Ltd and all of its subsidiaries (Assala).  This signing […]

Oilfield Africa - Tuesday February 20, 2024
GTA LNG Project Receives Gimi FLNG at Mauritania and Senegal border

The floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel that is a core component of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project has arrived at its destination on the Mauritania and Senegal maritime border. The FLNG vessel, Gimi, is at the heart of the GTA Phase 1 development, operated by bp with partners, Kosmos Energy, PETROSEN and […]

Oilfield Africa - Sunday February 18, 2024
AfCFTA: NCDMB Advocates Database of Skills, Uniform Standards for Goods, Services

As plans to implement the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) continue to unfold, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has advocated the removal of visa restrictions among African nations, the creation of a database of available skills, andthe simplification of cross border deployment of labour. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engr. […]

Oilfield Africa - Sunday February 18, 2024
Nigerian Content Board Holds Knowledge-Sharing Session with Mozambique

In keeping with Nigeria’s leadership role in the development of Local Content in Africa, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has concluded a two-day Local Content development experience-sharing session with a delegation from Mozambique’s national oil company, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH). The engagement was held on the sidelines of the 8th Sub-Saharan […]

Oilfield Africa - Sunday February 18, 2024
Trident, Panoro terminate rig contract on Block G Offshore Equatorial Guinea

Panoro Energy ASA has provided an update on the drilling campaign offshore Equatorial Guinea that commenced on Block G in January. Upon recommendation of the Operator, Trident Energy, the joint venture has decided to terminate the current rig contract. The joint venture is of the view that the rig is not operationally in a condition […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday February 16, 2024
Nigeria State Oil Firm, TotalEnergies Achieve Zero Gas Flare Target

The Nigerian government commitment and pursuit of meeting the targets of 20% (unconditional) and 47% (conditional) greenhouse gas emission reduction as contained in the Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Accord Agreement signed by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has come to fruition as the NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies Joint Venture achieved zero routine gas flare […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday February 16, 2024
ADNOC, BP to Jointly Develop Gas Infrastructure in Egypt

ADNOC and bp have agreed to form a new joint venture (JV) in Egypt. The JV (51% bp and 49% ADNOC) will combine the pair’s deep technical capabilities and proven track records as it aims to grow a highly competitive gas portfolio. As part of the agreement, bp will contribute its interests in three development […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday February 15, 2024