Africa
WHL Energy Awarded V11-2 Block, Offshore Australia
WHL Energy Ltd announces that the Commonwealth – Victoria Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority has offered the Company the 2011 Australian Acreage Release block V11-2, which contains the La Bella gas field and several offset gas prospects and leads. The Company has formally resolved to accept the offe
Pancontinental Announces Completion of Nanaa 3D Seismic Survey Offshore Kenya
Pancontinental Oil & Gas NL announces the completion of the Nanaa 3D seismic survey in area L8 offshore Kenya. The survey is additional to the earlier Mbawa 3D survey. Conducted by operator Apache Corporation on behalf of the L8 Joint Venture, the survey covers approximately 1,400 sq km in the south
Pancontinental Completes Nanaa Seismic Survey, Offshore Kenya
Pancontinental Oil & Gas NL, an oil & gas exploration company with key assets in Australia, Kenya and Namibia. announces the completion of the Nanaa 3D seismic survey in area L8 offshore Kenya. The survey is additional to the earlier Mbawa 3D survey. Conducted by operator Apache Corporation on behal
Kenya: Mombasa Port Expansion Project Runs Ahead of Schedule
The Mombasa Port expansion project is running ahead of schedule, reports Construction Business Review. Principal Civil Engineer David Amadi stressed the project, which includes the construction of a new cargo berth and dredging at the Kilindini channel, is set to be ready next month ahead of the pla
Kenya: Mombasa Port Development Project Runs Ahead of Schedule
The Mombasa Port expansion project is running ahead of schedule, reports Construction Business Review. Principal Civil Engineer David Amadi stressed the project, which includes the construction of a new cargo berth and dredging at the Kilindini channel, is set to be ready next month ahead of the pla
Ophir Energy Logs USD 19.1 Million Loss in 2011 (UK)
London-based Ophir Energy recorded a loss of US$19.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2011. Key Financial and Corporate Events: – In July 2011, Ophir completed a US$383.9 million listing on the Main Board of the London Stock Exchange – 2011 year end cash balance of US$396.6 million – Recommend
Ivory Coast: Rialto’s Gazelle Reaches 550 mMDRT
Rialto Energy Limited, Rialto Energy Limited, the exploration, appraisal and development company with operated assets offshore Cote D’Ivoire, has provided the weekly update on drilling operations at the Gazelle-P3 Well as at 06:00hrs, 20 March 2012 (EDT). The Gazelle-P3 well, located offshore Cote D
Petro Viking Buys Ticket for Namibian Offshore Oil
Petro Viking Energy Inc. has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Grisham Assets Corp. (“Grisham”) dated March 19, 2012 to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Grisham. Grisham is a private company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands whose
South Africa: Transport Minister Seeks to Unlock Potential in Maritime Sector
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says more resources must be channelled towards research, innovation and skills development if the country is to take full advantage of the potential in its maritime sector. Speaking at the 10th Anniversary of the Umyezane Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-
Nigeria: Magodo Canal Dredging Kicks Off
As National Mirror reports, the Federal Government has commenced dredging and opening up of Magodo canal as one of the constituency projects inherited by Lagos East Senatorial District. Senator Gbenga Ashafa stated that this dredging project is to address erosion and flood in the area which, if not
Somalia: Range Resources to Conduct Seismic Survey Offshore Puntland
Range Resources Limited to announce that it has entered into an Agreement with the Puntland Government with respect to obtaining a 100% working interest in the highly prospective Nugaal Basin Offshore Block. The Block is an extension of the onshore Nugaal Region which has the potential for deltaic d
Range Resources to Start Seismic Survey Offshore Puntland, Somalia
Range Resources Limited announces that it has entered into an Agreement with the Puntland Government with respect to obtaining a 100% working interest in the highly prospective Nugaal Basin Offshore Block . The Block is an extension of the onshore Nugaal Region which has the potential for deltaic de