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BP Increases Stake in Block 2714A, Offshore Namibia
BP has acquired a further 20% equity interest in Block 2714A, offshore Namibia, from its partner in the license Petrobras, reports Chariot Oil & Gas. Chariot, also a partner in the licence, explains that, following the agreement between BP and Petrobras, the ownership of Block 2714A now stands at Pe
Anadarko Encounters High Quality Oil Offshore Ghana
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation today announced the Enyenra-4A appraisal well, located in the Deepwater Tano Block offshore the Republic of Ghana, encountered approximately 105 feet (32 meters) of net oil pay in high-quality sandstone reservoirs, expanding the areal extent of the TEN (Tweneboa, Enyen
Nigeria: Lagos Uncovers Illegal Dredging
The Chairman of the 5 man ad-hoc Committee in charge of investigating activities of illegal dredging operators on Lagos Waterways, Hon. Rotimi Abiru, stated that his committee has determined several unregistered dredging operators on Lagos waterways with no permission to operate, perpetrating illega
BP Joins Serica in Luderitz Basin Explorations Offshore Namibia
Serica Energy plc announces that, subject to the consent of the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Namibia, BP will be joining Serica in the exploration of Licence 0047 offshore Namibia by farming-in to Serica’s interest. The Licence, comprising Blocks 2512A, 2513A, 2513B and 2612A (part), was recently
Namibia: Polarcus Nadia to Conduct 3D Survey in Serica’s Luderitz Basin Blocks
Serica Energy plc announces that, it has signed a contract with Polarcus Seismic Limited utilising the 10-streamer vessel Polarcus Nadia for an extensive 3D seismic acquisition survey in Serica’s Luderitz Basin Blocks 2512A, 2513A, 2513B and 2612A (part), located offshore Namibia. The survey, planne
Namibia: Polarcus Nadia to Start Luderitz Basin Survey in April
Serica Energy plc announces that, it has signed a contract with Polarcus Seismic Limited utilising the 10-streamer vessel Polarcus Nadia for an extensive 3D seismic acquisition survey in Serica’s Luderitz Basin Blocks 2512A, 2513A, 2513B and 2612A (part), located offshore Namibia. The survey, planne
BP Joins Serica in Exploration Offshore Namibia
The deep water geological basins offshore Namibia, including the Luderitz Basin, are at the early frontier stage of exploration. Although the presence of very large structures have been shown to exist from seismic surveys, very few wells have been drilled in the deeper water Namibian basins to date
Nigeria: Representatives Summon Transport Minister on River Niger Dredging
The House of Representatives wants its Committee on Marine Transport to ask the Minister of Transport to explain the actual position of the dredging work on the River Niger, reports Business Day. The Committee will also have to invite the Managing Director of National Inland Waterways and the contra
UK: Tullow’s 2011 Revenues Rise 111 pct
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow), the independent oil and gas exploration and production, quoted on the London and Irish Stock Exchanges, says that 2011 was a very good year for the company. The Group that has interests in over 90 exploration and production licences across 22 countries and focuses on four co
Lekki Port Enterprise, ICTSI Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Lekki Port in Nigeria
Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the operation of the container terminal of Tolaram Port@Lekki. ICTSI has been selected as the preferred operator for a sub-concession to equip and operate
Nigeria: LPLE, ICTSI Sign MoU for Lekki Port
Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the operation of the container terminal of Tolaram Port@Lekki. ICTSI has been selected as the preferred operator for a sub-concession to equip and operate
Dredging Will Bring Benefits to Kenya Ports, Says Official
Kenya Ports Authority has been facing overwhelming cargo arrivals since the end of last year, reports allAfrica. KPA managing director Gichiri Ndua explained that the whole situation was caused by increased imports for South Sudan. Importers and other port users however complained that inefficiency