Africa
PIRA: Tightening LNG Market Is in Need of New Supply
PIRA Energy Group said it believes that a tightening LNG market is in need of new supply. A backwardated forward price curve will provide an incentive to continue faster year-on-year stock draws, and Canadian production is expected to trend higher. The focus of the European gas market will continue
Kosmos to Use ‘Maersk Discoverer’ Rig for Eagle-1 Well in Morocco
Kosmos Energy Ltd. has entered into a one well rig share agreement with BP plc and Maersk Drilling for the semi-submersible rig Maersk Discoverer. The rig is expected to begin drilling operations on the FA-1 (formally Eagle-1) exploration well in the Foum Assaka Offshore block in Morocco during the
Tema Port Expansion Project: GPHA Extends Deadline (Ghana)
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has accepted the proposals of prospective investors in the Tema Port expansion project, for the extension of the period for submission of their technical and financial proposals. Consequently those companies shortlisted in the application for the expression of
SOLAS, MARPOL Amendments Entered into Force on 1 January 2014
A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 1988 Load Lines Protocol entered into force or took effect from 1 January 2014. The amendments cover passenger ship s
Sea Dragon Energy Buys Stake in the Gulf of Suez Block
Sea Dragon Energy Inc. has acquired an equity interest in the South Ramadan Concession located offshore in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt. The 26.2 km2 concession, located in 27m of water, contains two proven productive horizons in the Eocene age Thebes and Senonian age Matulla carbonates. These horizons,
Ophir Concludes Drilling on Mlinzi Mbali-1 Well Off Tanzania
Ophir Energy announced that drilling operations have now concluded on the Mlinzi Mbali-1 well in Block 7, Tanzania. Ophir has an 80% net interest.The well was located c.210km east of Dar es Salaam and was drilled by the Deepsea Metro I drillship. Mlinzi Mbali-1 is the first well on Block 7 and targe
Ophir Concludes Drilling Operations on Mlinzi Mbali-1 Well Off Tanzania
Ophir Energy plc (“Ophir” or “the Company”) announces that drilling operations have now concluded on the Mlinzi Mbali-1 well in Block 7, Tanzania. Ophir has an 80% net interest. The well was located c.210km east of Dar es Salaam and was drilled by the Deepsea Metro I drillship. Mlinzi Mbali-1 is the
Ophir: No Oil at Mlinzi Mbali-1 Well (Tanzania)
Ophir Energy plc announces that drilling operations have now concluded on the Mlinzi Mbali-1 well in Block 7 , Tanzania. Ophir has an 80% net interest.The well was located c.210km east of Dar es Salaam and was drilled by the Deepsea Metro I drillship. Mlinzi Mbali-1 is the first well on Block 7 and
Happy New Year 2014!
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Most Read News of the Year 2013