Africa
Tullow: Govt of Ghana Approves Development Plan for TEN Project
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces that the Government of Ghana has formally approved the Development Plan for the Tweneboa-Enyenra-Ntomme Development (“the TEN Project”). The approval paves the way for Tullow and its partners, Kosmos Energy, Anadarko Petroleum, PetroSA and the Ghana National Petrole
Ghana Approves Tullow’s TEN Development
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces that the Government of Ghana has formally approved the Development Plan for the Tweneboa-Enyenra-Ntomme Development (“the TEN Project”). The approval paves the way for Tullow and its partners, Kosmos Energy, Anadarko Petroleum, PetroSA and the Ghana National Petrole
Jasper Explorer Drillship Undergoes Repairs
Jasper Drilling’s drillship, the “Jasper Explorer” is undergoing repairs caused by an unplanned event which resulted in damage to the Top Drive and other related equipment. Repairs are expected to be completed within 30 days from this announcement. The direct cost of the repairs will be insignifican
Calao-1X Exploration Well Encounters Non-Commercial Condensate Off Ivory Coast
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces that the Calao-1X exploration well in the CI-103 licence offshore Côte d’Ivoire, where Tullow is operator and has a 30% carried interest, has encountered thin condensate/gas bearing reservoirs in an Upper Cretaceous deepwater channel system. The well is the second d
Cook Rescued from Jascon-4 Vessel (Nigeria)
One person has been found alive on Tuesday in a vessel that had sunk offshore Nigeria early on Sunday. In an e-mail sent to Offshore Energy Today, the owner of the vessel informed that the man recovered is Okene Harrison, who was the vessel’s cook and of Nigerian nationality. “Harrison was medically
Tullow: Ivory Coast Well Hits Non-Commercial Condensate Reservoir
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces that the Calao-1X exploration well in the CI-103 licence offshore Côte d’Ivoire, where Tullow is operator and has a 30% carried interest, has encountered thin condensate/gas bearing reservoirs in an Upper Cretaceous deepwater channel system. The well is the second d
Moore Stephens Says Greek Tax Changes Will Affect Shipping Companies
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens said that changes recently approved by the Greek parliament to the country’s tax laws will impact companies engaged in the shipping industry. There is a new requirement for Greek shipowners to pay tonnage tax on ships operating under flags
CAMAC: Sedneth 701 Rig to Spud Oyo well in July (Nigeria)
CAMAC Energy Inc. today announced that Allied Energy PLC has received notification of the proposed assignment date of the Sedneth 701 rig under its previously announced Deed of Assignment with a subsidiary of Transocean Ltd. and Nigerian Petroleum Development Corporation Limited (“NPDC”). According
IHC Hytech, Fathom Systems Enter Offshore Diving Deal
Two leading commercial offshore diving companies, IHC Hytech and Fathom Systems, have joined forces by entering into a new international distributor agreement that was signed on 7 May 2013. Under the terms of the agreement, IHC Hytech will distribute Fathom Systems’ products in the commercial diving
Unique Hydra to Represent EIVA’s Products in South Africa
Unique Hydra, a Unique Maritime Group Company which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, has recently signed an agency agreement with EIVA to represent its products and services in the southern part of Africa. Based in Cape Town (South Africa), Uni
Chevron-Operated Tug Sinks Offshore Nigeria
A Chevron-operated tug vessel capsized off the coast of Nigeria early on Sunday, leaving 12 crewmembers missing, Reuters has reported. The 31.3 meters long ocean going tug, Jascon-4, owned by SeaTrucks Group, capsized due to rough seas while conducting a towing operation. SeaTrucks’ spokesperson yes
“African Ports Evolution” Approaches (South Africa)
African Ports Evolution (26-28 August 2013, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa) will address the readiness of African ports to receive the newer and bigger vessels, developing, improving and protecting port facilities; securing financing for marine infrastructure; managing conge