Africa
Kidnapped Offshore Workers Released (Nigeria)
Four offshore workers kidnapped on August 4 from an accommodation barge in Nigerian waters have been released, Reuters reports. The workers, employees of the Netherlands-based Sea Trucks Group, were captured by pirates in a violent attack, while being aboard the Jascon 33 accommodation vessel. Two g
Rialto Energy: Encouraging Oil Shows at Gazelle-P4 Well (Ivory Coast)
Rialto Energy Limited, an international exploration and production company has drilled the Gazelle-P4 Development Well, offshore Côte D’Ivoire to the the planned final depth of 3522m MDRT (2720m TVDSS). This has taken 28 days from spud to TD. According to the company’s report the well has encountere
Wood Mackenzie: East Africa’s Yet-to-Find Reserves Hold 95 tcf of Gas
Wood Mackenzie estimates that 100 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas has been discovered in Mozambique and Tanzania to date, ranking the Rovuma Basin as one of the most prolific conventional gas plays in the world. However, there are significant technical and commercial challenges to be overcome in or
Wood Mackenzie: 100 Tcf of Gas Found in Mozambique and Tanzania to Date
Wood Mackenzie estimates that 100 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas has been discovered in Mozambique and Tanzania to date, ranking the Rovuma Basin as one of the most prolific conventional gas plays in the world. However, there are significant technical and commercial challenges to be overcome in or
Reportlinker Publishes Global LNG Market to 2020 Research Report
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global LNG Market to 2020 – Emerging Suppliers, Changing Trade Dynamics and New Technologies to Usher in a Paradigm Shift. Summary “Global LNG Market to 2020 – Emerging Suppliers, Changing Trade Dynamics and
VIDEO: Marine Seismic Survey with Robots
Seismic surveys are the primary means by which geologists find possible places where oil or gas is hiding underground. They involve digitally processing recordings of seismic waves — essentially sound waves — to create images of rock layers.
Herbert Smith Behind CNOOC, Shell Gabon Deal
Herbert Smith, an international law firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, has recently advised China National Offshore Oil Corporation (“CNOOC”) on its acquisition of a 25% participating interest of Shell’s offshore exploration blocks BC9 and BCD10 in Gabon (“Transaction”), Africa. CNOOC wil
Angola: President Lays Foundation for Caio Deep Water Port
The Angolan President José Eduardo do Santos laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Caio deep water port. The project details: – In its first phase the Caio commercial port will have a 775-metre quay, – The port’s storage area will cover 1,640 hectares, whereas the area for container
Tanzania: Government Plans to Revive Itungu Port
The Government has unveiled plans to revive the Itungu Port in Kyela District, Mbeya Region. The main reason for this is the Government’s intention to boost economic and social activities in the area. “We are committed to ensuring that we provide funding for this project,” said Mr Charles Tizeba, th
Angola: President Lays Foundation for Caio Port
The Angolan President José Eduardo do Santos laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Caio deep water port. The project details: – In its first phase the Caio commercial port will have a 775-metre quay, – The port’s storage area will cover 1,640 hectares, whereas the area for container
Eni, Vitol Ink Gas MoU with Ghana
Eni, together with Vitol, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Ghana, represented by the Minister of Energy, and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) for the development and commercialization of discovered gas resources in the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Blo
Eni Pens MoU to Develop Ghana’s Offshore Gas Reserves
Eni, together with Vitol, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Ghana, represented by the Minister of Energy, and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) for the development and commercialization of discovered gas resources in the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Blo