West Africa

Nigeria Crude Oil Production Hits 1.8mbpd, Targets 2mbpd by Year End

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its partners have revved up crude oil and gas production to 1.8million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4standard cubic feet per day (scfd). The company which announced this at a press briefing on Thursday said the feat was achieved in compliance with the mandate of President […]

Oilfield Africa - Saturday November 16, 2024
NNPC Boss Outlines Vision for Nigeria’s Energy Future

Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari has reiterated the company’s commitment to resolving Nigeria’s energy trilemma, by ensuring energy security, sustainable growth and energy affordability. Kyari disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition themed: “Resolving the Nigeria Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday November 13, 2024
Panoro Energy Signs PSC for Block EG-23 Offshore Equatorial Guinea

Panoro Energy announced that it has finalised terms and signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the Government of Equatorial Guinea for offshore Block EG-23. Panoro now holds an 80 per cent participating interest and operatorship of Block EG-23. It is partnered by GEPetrol, which holds a 20 per cent participating interest.  “We are delighted […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday November 13, 2024
Cross-sector collaboration will lead to achieving African energy security – Anim

The Managing Director of Platform Petroleum, Engr. John Anim, has underscored the urgent need for Africa to build a self-sufficient and sustainable energy future. In his speech titled “Achieving African Energy Security – The Critical Role of Cross-Sector Collaboration,” during the Upstream E&P Forum session at the African Energy Week (AEW 2024) in Cape Town, […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday November 11, 2024
Oando Projects 100,000 BPD From Acquired Nigerian Agip Oil Field

Nigerian multinational energy company Oando is targeting a production of 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2028, following its landmark acquisition of Eni’s Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) earlier this year. The announcement, along with the company’s future expansion plans and role in Nigeria’s energy transition, was shared during an exclusive Fireside Chat at the […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday November 7, 2024
Increased Crude Oil production: NCDMB Advocates Annual FID Week

As part of the strategies to increase Nigeria’s crude oil production and enhance revenue accruing to the national treasury, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has advocated for a week in each year to be dedicated to signing final investment decisions (FIDs) on new oil and gas projects. The Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday November 7, 2024
NCDMB, Lagos Gov Commission Bell Oil and Gas’ Pipe Threading and Valve Assembly Plant

A multi-million dollar pipe threading and valve assembly facility built by Bell Oil & Gas was commissioned on Tuesday at Lekki Free Zone, Lagos State by the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaking at the event, the Executive […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday November 7, 2024
TGS Deploys Fusion 3D Seismic Data Offshore Sierra Leone

TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, announced the enhancement of its Fusion 3D seismic dataset offshore Sierra Leone, focusing on the Vega prospect. This reprocessing project leverages advanced seismic imaging workflows to enhance depth data, offering clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring the area. Recent discoveries in South […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday November 1, 2024
Panoro Energy Brings Block G Infill Well Onstream Offshore Equatorial Guinea

Panoro Energy has announced that the C-45 infill well has successfully been put onstream by the Block G operator, Trident Energy, at an initial gross rate over 5,000 bopd on a restricted choke, in line with expectations. The well is the first of two planned infill wells at the producing Ceiba Field and Okume Complex […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday November 1, 2024
Nigerian Upstream Regulator Renews Agbami Field Lease For Another 20 Years

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has renewed Petroleum Mining Lease 52 (PML 52), containing the Agbami field, for a period of 20 years effective from November 24, 2024. The disclosure was made by Africa Oil as following its recent press release. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has also given clearance for the amalgamation […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday November 1, 2024