Africa
Oryx Confirms Natural Gas and Oil Discovery Off Congo
Oryx Petroleum Corporation Limited has announced that the testing of the E-1 exploration well targeting the Elephant prospect in the Haute Mer A license area in Congo (Brazzaville) confirmed the discovery of natural gas and crude oil previously announced in September 2013. Oryx Petroleum has a 20% p
Oryx: Well tests confirm discovery at Elephant prospect
An oil and gas discovery has been confirmed at a CNOOC-operated offshore licence in Congo (Brazzaville). Oryx Petroleum Corporation Limited, a partner in the field, yesterday announced that the testing of the E-1 exploration well targeting the Elephant prospect in the Haute Mer A license area in Con
Rowan Renaissance Drillship Arrives in Namibia
Tower Resources plc confirmed that the Rowan Renaissance drillship arrived, as expected, in Walvis Bay, Namibia, yesterday. This new build drillship will now undergo the scheduled preparation and final acceptance testing by Repsol, to whom it is being hired on a three year contract. It is still expe
SOCO to drill Mer Profond Sud well in early 2015 (Congo)
The Congolese government has approved a farm-out deal between PA Resources and SOCO international. PA Resources said that the designation of a 60 percent working interest in the Mer Profond Sud exploration area to SOCO, announced in November last year, has now received governmental approval, subject
Officials Visit Kassa Island Ferry Terminal Project (Guinea)
President Alpha Conde of the Republic of Guinea, accompanied by the Minister of Communications of Guinea, Director of Bureau of Maritime Affairs of Guinea and Director of Harbor Authority of Guinea, recently inspected and accepted Kassa Island ferry terminal project. This project was undertaken by C
Rowan Renaissance drillship arrives in Namibia
Tower Resources plc has confirmed that the Rowan Renaissance drillship arrived, as expected, in Walvis Bay, Namibia, yesterday.
EMAS secures $125M in new subsea contracts
EMAS, the operating brand of Ezra Holdings, today announced that the Group has been awarded subsea construction and offshore support contracts in Asia Pacific and West Africa with a combined value exceeding US$125 million, including options. Following contract wins in January, EMAS AMC continued its
EMAS Bags USD 125 Mln Worth Projects in Asia Pacific and West Africa
EMAS, the operating brand of Ezra Holdings, has been awarded subsea construction and offshore support contracts in Asia Pacific and West Africa with a combined value exceeding US$125 million, including options. Following contract wins in January, EMAS AMC continued its momentum with subsea contracts
OneSubsea Supplies Subsea Equipment for East Nile Delta (Egypt)
OneSubsea™ has been awarded a contract of more than $80 million from Pharaonic Petroleum Company (PhPC) to supply subsea equipment for the East Nile Delta END-3 development offshore Egypt. The scope of supply for the four well systems includes subsea production equipment, wet gas flow meters, HIPPS
Ophir to Explore Offshore Seychelles
Ophir Energy announced that it has entered into an agreement with WHL Energy, an Australian listed E&P company, to acquire a 75% operated interest in Blocks PEC-5B/1 and PEC-5B/2 located offshore to the south of the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. In exchange for the acquired interest, Ophir
OneSubsea pens $80M subsea equipment deal in Egypt
OneSubsea™ has been awarded a contract of more than $80 million from Pharaonic Petroleum Company (PhPC) to supply subsea equipment for the East Nile Delta END-3 development offshore Egypt. The scope of supply for the four well systems includes subsea production equipment, wet gas flow meters, HIPPS
Caterpillar Presents Its New Cat® 336F Excavator
Caterpillar has introduced its new Cat® 336F excavator, built to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. This piece of equipment comes equipped with several features to enhance fuel efficiency. Electric boom and stick regeneration valves capture and recycle energy, and an engine idle shutdow