Continental News

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
DOF Subsea Tip for FPSO, FSO Installation Job in Cote d’ivoire

DOF has been awarded a contract by Altera Infrastructure to install one FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading unit) and one FSO (Floating Storage unit) for the phase 2 development of the Baleine field in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa, operated by Eni with Petroci Holding as partner. The project includes the complete installation of seabed […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday February 15, 2024
Woodside 100,000 barrels per day Sangomar FPSO Arrives in Senegal

 Woodside Energy has announced that the Léopold Sédar Senghor Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility has safely arrived offshore Senegal. This is a significant step toward achieving First Production from the Sangomar field which is targeted for mid-2024. The arrival of the FPSO from Singapore at its final destination approximately 100 kilometres offshore Dakar, […]

Oilfield Africa - Tuesday February 13, 2024
House of Reps Meet Tompolo in Oporoza, Inspect Arrested Crude Oil Theft Vessels

The House of Representatives has affirmed its support for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), the military and other security agencies in combating crude oil theft and sabotage,  Gbaramatu Voice has reported. During an on-the-spot inspection of vessels apprehended by Tantita in collaboration with other security outfits by members of associated Committees on oil and […]

Oilfield Africa - Saturday February 10, 2024
Shell Nigeria resumes crude oil supply to Port Harcourt refinery

Shell Nigeria has said on Friday February 9, 2024 that the company has resumed supply of crude oil from its Bonny export terminal to the state-owned refinery in Port Harcourt which is expected to start operations in the first quarter of this year, the company said on Friday as Reuters said. According to report available […]

Oilfield Africa - Saturday February 10, 2024
TotalEnergies to Divest Onshore Asset in Nigeria

There are all indications that French energy giant TotalEnergies is seeking to sell its minority share in a major Nigerian onshore oil joint venture, CEO Patrick Pouyanne has disclosed and reported by Reuters. This onshore exit chain reaction coming from International Oil Companies operating in Nigeria which has TotalEnergies as the latest element is assumed to […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday February 9, 2024
Shell, NCDMB to Fast-Track FID Plan for Bonga, Gas Projects

The leadership of Shell Companies in Nigeria on Wednesday sought the support of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to achieve accelerated development of three major oil and gas projects notably Bonga North deepwater and HI and HA, which are conventional gas projects. The Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe received the […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday February 8, 2024