Africa
Dana Gas Wins Interest in Egyptian Offshore Acreage
Dana Gas, the Middle East’s leading regional private sector natural gas company, has announced it was a successful bidder in the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company 2012 International Bid Round that took place on 18th April 2013. The Company was awarded 100% working interest in the North El Arish O
Gabon: Port‐Gentil Receives New Vessels SL Gabon and SL Libreville
A welcoming ceremony was held for two newbuild vessels SL Gabon and SL Libreville at Port‐Gentil, Gabon on 17 April. Among those attending the ceremony were the Minister Delegate of Transport Mr Emmanuel Jean Didier Biye, the Governor of the Ogooué Maritime Province Mr Martin Boguikouma, the Prefect
Wood Mackenzie: Nigeria’s Dry Gas Fields Likely to Be Uneconomic
Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis quantifies the possible economic impact of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), the latest draft of which was put before the National Assembly in July 2012 and is currently under debate. Using the proposed upstream fiscal changes detailed in the PIB, and proposed royal
Total Waiting for Zagreb-1 Rig to Begin Drilling Off Libya
French oil major Total is returning to exploratory drilling offshore Libya. As reported by Reuters, Bernard Avignon, managing director of Total Exploration and Production in Libya said at an industry event in Tripoli that the company hoped to spud the first well in May. The rig, which will be used f
Ship Owners and Unions Raise Concern at Casualty Reporting Failures
Shipowners and seafarers’ unions have joined forces to express concern at flag states’ failure to submit maritime casualty reports as required under international Conventions. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents 80% of the world merchant fleet, and the International Transpo
WoodMac: Nigeria’s PIB to Hit Gas and Deepwater Projects
Wood Mackenzie’s economic assessment of Nigeria’s proposed fiscal changes reveals gas and deepwater projects would be hardest hit.
Dana Gas to Expand Presence in Eastern Mediterranean
Dana Gas announced it was a successful bidder in the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company 2012 International Bid Round that took place on 18th April 2013. The Company has also been pre-qualified as a non-operator in Lebanon’s 1st Offshore Licensing Round. Egypt The Company was awarded 100% working i
Dana Gas Successfully Bids for Egyptian Offshore Acreage
Dana Gas, the Middle East’s leading regional private sector natural gas company, has announced it was a successful bidder in the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company 2012 International Bid Round that took place on 18th April 2013. The Company was awarded 100% working interest in the North El Arish O
Eni Awarded Deepwater Exploration Block in Egypt
Eni was awarded a deepwater exploration block (Block 9) in the Eastern Mediterranean of Egypt within the EGAS 2012 International bid round in Cairo (Egypt). Through its fully owned affiliate, IEOC, Eni will act as Operator of Block 9 with 100% equity. Block 9, also named Shorouk Offshore, which cove
SeaBird to Commence Project Offshore Namibia
SeaBird Exploration Plc will, in partnership with GeoPartners Ltd, commence a project offshore Namibia. The 2D acquisition program is of approximately 4,700km and will be acquired using the survey vessel Osprey Explorer currently in transit to Walvis Bay. Commencement is within the next few days, wi
SeaBird, GeoPartners to Commence Seismic Acquisition Program Offshore Namibia
SeaBird Exploration Plc (“SeaBird”) will, in partnership with GeoPartners Ltd (“GeoPartners”), commence a project offshore Namibia. The 2D acquisition program is of approximately 4,700km and will be acquired using the survey vessel Osprey Explorer currently in transit to Walvis Bay. Commencement is
Damen Delivers CSD250 to Nigeria
Another Damen CSD250 has been delivered, to Nigeria this time. The dredger has started creating its own pond, which is to become a major access route to a new industrial park. The creation of the waterway has already boosted the local economy, as also in Nigeria the waterway transport has the future