West Africa

VAALCO Acquires Sasol’s Interest in Etame Oilfield Offshore Gabon

VAALCO Energy has announced  that sequel to  its former position on the  acquisition from Sasol Gabon S.A. (“Sasol”) of Sasol’s 27.8% working interest(1) in the Etame Marin block offshore Gabon, the other joint owners in the Etame Marin block have not exercised their pre-emptive rights. As a result, VAALCO will now move forward with acquiring Sasol’s […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday December 24, 2020
Seplat, Waltersmith sign Crude Purchase Agreement

Seplat Petroleum Development Company a Nigeria based exploration and Production Company has announced a Crude Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited (Waltersmith). The CPA is for the supply of between 2,000 and 4,000 bopd from existing working-interest production from the Ohaji South Field within OML53, for Waltersmith’s new 5,000 bopd modular refinery at […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday December 24, 2020
Nigeria crude and gas production decline over OML 98 flow-station shuts down

Employees of Pan Ocean Oil Corporation (Nigeria) Limited, under the aegis of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday shut down the Oil Mining Lease, OML, 98 flow-station and the Ovade-Ogharefe gas processing facility in Delta State This has led […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday December 24, 2020
Senegal Extends 2020 Licence Round

The Senegal Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has announced an extension to the deadline for submission of applications until 17:00 (GMT) on Sunday 30th may 2021.The Licensing Round is the second international competitive bidding round arranged by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in Senegal. There has been a significant increase in oil and gas […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday December 21, 2020
Equatorial Guinea hydrocarbons projected output and investment rollout in 2021

The Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons has announced the conclusion of several meetings for the evaluation of the 2021 Work and Budget Programs pertaining to the development of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea’s oil & gas fields. The meetings were held in the cities of Malabo and Bata to carefully examine the country’s […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday December 21, 2020
Lekoil Releases Production update on Otakikpo Marginal Field

LEKOIL an oil and gas exploration and production company with a focus on Nigeria and West Africa has announced operational and trading update in respect of the Otakikpo Marginal Field the Company’s sole producing asset. Otakikpo Joint Venture is made up of Green Energy International Limited, the Operator of the Otakikpo Marginal Field, and the […]

Oilfield Africa - Monday December 21, 2020
Nigeria retaliates commitment to Gas driven economy, Initiates NLNG train 8 with Partners

The recent unequivocal commitment shown by Nigeria present government on gas driven economic development has been seen as a good approach in monetization of the nation abundant natural gas reserves. This latest assurance is coming from the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari in an interactive section with the media. […]

Oilfield Africa - Friday December 18, 2020
Despite Covid-19 San Leon Progresses on Oza Field Investment Plan, in Nigeria

San Leon has announced that the parties have agreed to extend the completion date of Oza oilfield to first quarter of 2021. This is Further to its previous announcements regarding its proposed investment in Decklar Petroleum Limited and the Oza Field in Nigeria, The company in its previous announcement has blamed the prevailing worldwide restrictions […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday December 16, 2020
MODEC Consolidates Presence in Africa, wins Contract for Sangomar Field Development FPSO offshore Senegal

The FPSO will be deployed at the Sangomar field located approximately 100 kilometers south of Dakar, Senegal. The Sangomar Field Development is expected to be Senegal’s first offshore oil development. Scheduled for delivery in 2023, the FPSO vessel will be permanently moored at a water depth of approximately 780 meters by an External Turret mooring […]

Oilfield Africa - Wednesday December 16, 2020
Nigeria to Collaborate With Oil Producers for Business Sustainability- Director

The Nigeria Petroleum regulatory body Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) stated that it will collaborate with the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry for business sustainability in the oil and gas industry in creating wealth for the economy. A statement issued  by Mr Paul Osu, Head, Public Affairs, […]

Oilfield Africa - Thursday December 10, 2020