Africa
Eni CEO, President of Mozambique Meet in Maputo
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, H.E. Armando Guebuza, and Eni’s CEO, Paolo Scaroni, met today in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, to discuss Eni’s ongoing activities and projects in the country. During the meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of cordiality, Paolo Scaroni together wit
Eni CEO Meets President of Mozambique
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Armando Guebuza, and Eni’s CEO, Paolo Scaroni, met in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, to discuss Eni’s ongoing activities and projects in the country. During the meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of cordiality, Paolo Scaroni together with Claudio D
Afren Kicks Off Seismic Survey Offshore Seychelles
Afren East African Exploration (EAX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Afren plc (“Afren”) announces that it has commenced a major 3D seismic programme in the Seychelles, the first 3D survey to be conducted in the country. The programme will consist of two surveys in Afren’s licence areas that extend ov
Polarcus Adira Conducts 3D Seismic Programme for Afren in Seychelles
Afren East African Exploration (EAX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Afren plc (“Afren”) announces that it has commenced a major 3D seismic programme in the Seychelles, the first 3D survey to be conducted in the country. The programme will consist of two surveys in Afren’s licence areas that extend ov
CWC Joins Pacific Caribbean Cable Consortium
Cable & Wireless Communications has become one of the founder members of a consortium to build a new submarine cable system that will increase access to fast broadband and pay TV in the Caribbean, Central and South America. The Pacific Caribbean Cable System (PCCS) will span 6,000km from Jacksonvill
Tullow: Oil Production Starts at Jubilee Phase 1A (Ghana)
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces today that in Ghana, West Africa, Jubilee Phase 1A production has commenced and the Okure-1 exploration well has encountered low net to gross oil bearing reservoir in a secondary objective. In Guyana, South America, Tullow has let its interest in the Georgetown Lice
Nigeria: Konecranes Delivers RTGs to Lagos
Konecranes has successfully delivered ten Konecranes Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes to Ports and Cargo Handling Services (PCHS) Ltd. in Lagos, Nigeria. PCHS, the port operations arm of the Nigerian Sifax Group, is a major player in port operations and related services in West Africa. The RTGs were
WorleyParsons to Conduct Feasibility Study for South Africa LNG Terminal
PetroSA has been investigating the possibility of importing LNG to supplement dwindling gas reserves at the company’s Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) refinery in Mossel Bay. The project has previously encountered various challenges, among them its commercial viability. The company’s revised proposal involves t
Noble Sells Two Jack-Ups in Mexico and Nigeria
Noble Corporation, a major offshore drilling contractor, has signed two separate agreements to sell two jack-up rigs from its fleet. The first agreement, for the 300-foot water depth capable jackup Noble Lewis Dugger, is with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goimar S.A. de C.V., a private company in Mex
Regulations for Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships – MARPOL Annex V
January 1st 2013 is the date when all mariners are to be aware of the revised garbage disposal requirements dictated by MARPOL Annex V. Marine Management companies have in general been quick to ensure their crews are aware of the new requirements. They have worked through their revised garbage manag
ConocoPhillips to Spend $15.8 Billion in 2013
ConocoPhillips has announced a 2013 capital budget of $15.8 billion (including contributions to the FCCL joint venture), which is approximately flat to expected 2012 capital program spending. Investments during 2013 will target the company’s diverse portfolio of global opportunities, with approximat
Egypt: PM Reviews Suez Canal Axis Development Project
Prime Minister Hisham Qandil said on Sunday 9/12/2012 that a massive national project to develop Suez Canal axis is ready to be carried out. The project will attract investments boosting up the Egyptian economy, said the Premier after a meeting with Minister of Housing and Urban Development Tarek Wa