Africa
French Tanker Hijacked Off Ivory Coast
Tanker ship Gascogne, owned by the French group Sea-Tankers, was reported missing on Sunday south of the Abidjan port, Ivory Coast. The vessel is said to be carrying 17 crew members. Owners of the oil tanker reported that they had lost contact with their vessel while underway and suspect the vessel
Nigeria: Calabar Port Dredging Program to Conclude in 2013
The Calabar Port Manager, Mr Musa Wada, says the dredging of Calabar Port will be realised before the end of the year. Wada told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar that the project was captured in this year’s budget. He said that an efficient and vibrant port would boost the Tinapa Business
Eirik Raude Rig Hired for Drilling in West Africa
Ocean Rig, an international offshore drilling contractor, has entered into definitive documentation for one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs, the Eirik Raude, with a major oil company. The drilling contractor did not reveal the name of the client. The drilling contract is for a firm four-well p
Maersk Line: Emma Maersk Is Not in Danger of Sinking (Suez Canal)
The Emma Maersk containership, berthed at the Suez Canal Container Terminal took on water into the engine room and lost power on Friday night near the Northern entrance of the Suez Canal. The vessel was about to enter the south bound convoy through the Suez Canal when the accident occurred. The 15,5
ICS Protests at Suez Canal Toll Increases
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – the principal international trade association for shipowners, representing all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet – has voiced serious concerns about toll increases just announced by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), to be implemen
Egas to Award LNG Import License, Egypt
Following in the footsteps of several gas-exporting countries that have become importers, Egypt is preparing to buy liquefied natural gas for the first time, thus is going to award LNG import license within two weeks. This decision comes as domestic production fails to keep pace with demand growth.
Eni, Sonatrach Start Gas Production from MLE Field in Algeria
Eni and the Algerian state company Sonatrach have started gas production from the Menzel Ledjmet East (MLE) field on 31 January 2013, located in Block 405b, around 1,000 km from Algiers, and jointly operated by Eni and Sonatrach. A plant, located in the field, allows for the treatment of rich gas fo
Tangiers Confirms Tarfaya Block Potential (Morocco)
Tangiers Petroleum advises that a detailed 3D seismic program has highlighted the significant upside for the Company at its Tarfaya offshore block in Morocco. The seismic data, which Tangiers has just finished processing, confirms the Trident prospect and secondary objectives at Assaka and TMA poten
VIDEO: Shell Launches Ormen Lange Game for iOS and Android
Shell, an international oil & gas giant, recently released a video game for iOS and Android in which a player is given an opportunity to explore Norway’s Ormen Lange field. The name of the game is Pipe Rider. Description: “Fast paced racing in gas pipelines! You are 1000 meters below sea level at th
3D Seismic Data Confirms 750mmbl Potential of Tarfaya Well Offshore Morocco
Tangiers Petroleum advises that a detailed 3D seismic program has highlighted the significant upside for the Company at its Tarfaya offshore block in Morocco. The seismic data, which Tangiers has just finished processing, confirms the Trident prospect and secondary objectives at Assaka and TMA poten
Hydrex’s Fast Bow Thruster Operation in Congo and Gabon Avoids Drydocking
Near the end of 2012, an 86-meter research vessel needed the stainless steel belt in one of its thruster tunnels replaced. A Hydrex diver/technician team therefore flew to Pointe- Noire, Congo to perform the repairs. The stainless steel belt is installed around the perimeter of a thruster tunnel at
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