Africa
BG Completes Mzia-2 DST Offshore Mozambique
BG Group today announced it had completed another successful drill stem test in Block 1 offshore Tanzania, with initial results from the Mzia-2 well showing better than expected properties in the deeper Cretaceous reservoir. The test on Mzia-2, the first done on a Cretaceous discovery in deep water
Jasper Explorer Starts Drilling 1st Well for CNOOC Congo SA
Jasper Drilling announces that its drillship, the “Jasper Explorer” has commenced drilling operations at CNOOC Congo SA’s first well offshore Republic of Congo. Under the contract with CNOOC Congo SA, the “Jasper Explorer” is to drill two firm wells plus one option well. All wells are to be drilled
WesternGeco Shoots Seismic Survey Offshore Mozambique
WesternGeco yesterday announced that it has begun acquisition of a major multiclient seismic survey offshore Mozambique using the ObliQ sliding-notch broadband acquisition and imaging technique. The technique optimizes the recorded bandwidth of the seismic signal enabling more detailed imaging of th
Ferguson Group Extends Reach Across East Africa
The Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of DNV 2.7-1/EN12079 certified containers, tanks, baskets, refrigeration containers, accommodation and engineering modules to the offshore energy sector, has announced a new partnership with Alpha Logistics Services (EPZ) Ltd, extending its reach across
CNOOC Spuds Well Offshore Congo
China’s state-controlled oil and gas exploration and production company CNOOC has has started drilling operations at it’s first well offshore Republic of Congo using Jasper Explorer drillship. The drilling contract between Jasper Investments and CNOOC was signed in January 2013. Under the contract,
WesternGeco Begins Multiclient Seismic Acquisition Offshore Mozambique
WesternGeco announced that it has begun acquisition of a major multiclient seismic survey offshore Mozambique using the ObliQ sliding-notch broadband acquisition and imaging technique. The technique optimizes the recorded bandwidth of the seismic signal enabling more detailed imaging of the subsurfa
Somalia: EU Naval Force Protects World Food Programme Shipments at Sea
Protecting World Food Programme (WFP) shipments to Somalia is a core task for EU Naval Force Somalia; ensuring the safe transportation of humanitarian aid to the Somali people. In 2013, WFP aims to bring humanitarian assistance to an estimated population of 1.56 million in Somalia. Since the beginni
Egypt: DPW Participates in MED PORTS 2013
DPW Sokhna had the privilege of participating in the 1st Mediterranean ports 2013 conference and exhibition which was held in Alexandria on 23-24 April 2013, including the presence of more than 300 executives and decision makers of the important global ports, shipping companies, cargo owners, shippi
Sunergy’s President Heads to Sierra Leone
Sunergy, Inc. has announce that Garrett Hale, President, CEO is leaving this evening for Sierra Leone to oversee and advance ongoing operations on the Company’s Pampana River Rare Earths/ Gold recovery project and other potential operations currently under review. Garrett comments: “I am on my way t
Brady in Talks to Acquire Energy Equity Resources
The Board of Brady, the AIM listed natural resources focused investing company, today announces that it is at an advanced stage of acquiring the entire issued share capital of Energy Equity Resources (Norway) Limited (“EERNL”). EERNL is a UK incorporated company with oil and gas interests in Nigeria
Alu Marine Builds Two Survey Vessels for DRC
The Alu Marine shipyard has completed the construction of two survey launches for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This order was attributed to Alu Marine in spring 2012 following a public tender from the “Congolaise des Voies Maritimes” (CVM). These survey boats will make hydrographic survey
International Association of Marine Warranty Surveyors Launched (UK)
On Thursday 25 April 2013, at Lloyd’s of London, a new professional body– the International Association of Marine Warranty Surveyors (IAMWS) – was formally launched. Around 120 representatives from the energy insurance market together with brokers and oil company representatives attended a seminar t