Africa
FPSO Petróleo Nautipa Stays with Vaalco for 5 More Years (Gabon)
Fred. Olsen Production and BW Offshore have signed a contract with Vaalco Energy for a five year extension for the lease and operation of the FPSO Petróleo Nautipa. The FPSO is owned 50% by Fred. Olsen Production and 50% by BW Offshore. The firm period has been extended to Q3 2020 (from Q3 2015), wi
Eni Signs PSCs for Three Blocks Offshore Kenya
Eni announces the signing of three product sharing contracts, awarded by the government of Kenya, for the acquisition of exploration blocks: L-21, L-23 and L-24, thus marking the entry of Eni in the country. The blocks are located in the deep and ultra-deep waters of the Lamu Basin, off the coast of
Eni Acquires Three Exploration Blocks, Offshore Kenya
Eni announces the signing of three product sharing contracts, awarded by the government of Kenya, for the acquisition of exploration blocks: L-21, L-23 and L-24, thus marking the entry of Eni in the country. The blocks are located in the deep and ultra-deep waters of the Lamu Basin, off the coast of
India: Maersk Supply Service Launches New Seafaring Programme
Twenty-five eager young seafarers will have the opportunity to acquire maritime skills and develop their potential through Maersk Supply Service’s new seafaring programme for Angolans, which launches this week. In a first for the company, the cadets will be trained in India. The initiative will not
Allied Buys Stake in Two Offshore Blocks in Nigeria
CAMAC Energy Inc.on Friday announced that Allied Energy PLC, an affiliate of the Company’s largest shareholder, has closed the previously announced transaction to acquire the 40% working interest in Nigerian OMLs 120 and 121 (the “OMLs”) from Nigerian Agip Exploration (“NAE”), a subsidiary of Eni Sp
Africa: Saipem Grabs USD 350 Million E&C Offshore Contracts
Saipem has signed new E&C Offshore contracts in West Africa, in Angola and in Nigeria, worth approximately $350 million. In Angola, Saipem, through its jointly controlled company Petromar, won 2 different packages (EPCI 3/ EPCI 4) for the development of the southern part of Mafumeira field, located
Saipem Signs E&C Offshore Contracts Worth USD 350 Mln
Saipem has signed new E&C Offshore contracts in West Africa, in Angola and in Nigeria, worth approximately $350 million. In Angola, Saipem, through its jointly controlled company Petromar, won 2 different packages (EPCI 3/ EPCI 4) for the development of the southern part of Mafumeira field, located
EU Naval Force and TF 508 Collaborate to Escort WFP Ship
From the 18th to 21st June 2012, EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) frigates Guépratte and Reina Sofia collaborated with USS Taylor, engaged in TF 508 (NATO) to escort World Food Programme chartered ship MV Tupi Maiden 3. The escort of WFP ship started in Salalah (Oman) and was performed by EUNAVFOR French f
Swift Officers Discuss Combating Piracy with Tanzanian Counterparts
High Speed Vessel Swift’s (HSV 2) civilian master and military detachment officer in charge discussed combating piracy and continued cooperation efforts during an office call with Tanzanian naval leadership June 26. The office call was part of Swift’s planned 12-day port visit to Tanzania for Africa
Aminex Provides Update on Seismic Survey Offshore Tanzania
Aminex PLC (‘Aminex’), an independent oil company listed on the main market of the London and Irish Stock Exchanges with exploration and development assets in the emerging hydrocarbon province of East Africa, today announces an update on the current 2D seismic transition zone survey within the Nyuni
BP: First Gas Flows from Seth Development, Egypt
On the 23rd of June, first gas from the $334 million Seth development commenced approximately 18 months from project sanction, which is 15 weeks ahead of schedule. Seth field is located 60km offshore in the Ras El Bar concession in the East Nile Delta Mediterranean, close to existing producing Ha’py
SeaBird’s 3D Seismic Contract in Mozambique Extended
SeaBird Exploration Plc (SeaBird) has signed agreements for the sale of approximately USD 4 million from its multi-client library. The Voyager Explorer shallow water 3D seismic job in Mozambique has been extended into August 2012 under the current contract. The Aquila Explorer has just completed a s