Africa
Nigeria: Governor Approves Money for Yobe River Dredging
Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State has approved the dredging of parts of the Kumadugu-Yobe River for the purpose of increasing the flow of water into the river, reports allAfrica. The governor held an interactive session with elders and community leaders from the 17 local government areas of the
Nigeria: Government Promises Benue River Dredging
The Benue State government is perfecting plans to build a new river port in Makurdi, the state capital. As a result, the government has… (businessdayonline) [mappress] Source: businessdayonline, February 29, 2012
ENI Congo Charters Deep Sea Supply’s Two PSVs
Deep Sea Supply Plc announces that the PSVs “Sea Angler” and “Sea Witch” have been awarded long term charter contracts with ENI Congo for operations in Congo. The contract for “Sea Angler” will be in direct continuation of her existing long term contract with ENI Congo ending 15 July 2012. “Sea Witc
India: ONGC, GAIL Confirm Interest in Cove Energy
India’s ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) and GAIL confirmed that they are currently participating in the formal sale process announced by Cove Energy in January. “At this stage, no decision has been made by ONGC and GAIL whether to make an offer for Cove or the price at which any such offer may be made. Th
Eni Charters Two PSVs for Congo Operations
Cyprus based Deep Sea Supply Plc has secured long term charter contracts for PSVs “Sea Angler” and “Sea Witch” with ENI Congo for operations in Congo. The contract for “Sea Angler” will be in direct continuation of her existing long term contract with ENI Congo ending 15 July 2012. “Sea Witch” will
Indian Consortium to Offer USD 2 bln for Cove Energy?
Two bids have been placed so far for Cove Energy’s all issued or to be issued shares. Shell’s subsidiary, Shell Bidco, recently offered USD 1.56 billion for Cove, but Thai energy company PTTEP lifted the bar and offered USD 1.77 billion. Still, the bidding process seems to be far from over. The Time
UAE’s Dragon Oil No Longer Interested in Bowleven
Dubai based Dragon Oil, an independent oil and gas exploration, development and production company with producing assets offshore Turkmenistan, today announced it was no longer interested in Bowleven takeover. Two weeks ago, Dragon Oil released a statement which said that the company was exploring o
Togo: VINCI Secures Port of Lome Contract
Bolloré Africa Logistics has just awarded VINCI the contract to plan and build the 3rd container berth in the port of Lomé, in Togo. The works, worth €42.5m, will be carried out by a consortium composed of three Group subsidiaries: Soletanche Bachy (leader), Sogea-Satom and EMCC. Starting in May 201
Togo: VINCI Wins Port of Lome Contract
Bolloré Africa Logistics has just awarded VINCI the contract to plan and build the 3rd container berth in the port of Lomé, in Togo. The works, worth €42.5m, will be carried out by a consortium composed of three Group subsidiaries: Soletanche Bachy (leader), Sogea-Satom and EMCC. Starting in May 201
Ghana: Kosmos Buys More Into Deepwater Tano Block
Kosmos Energy announced has exercised a right under the existing Joint Operating Agreement to acquire the participating interest of Sabre Oil & Gas Holdings Limited in the Deepwater Tano Block, offshore Ghana. The purchase price is estimated to be approximately $365 million, with up to an additional
Nigerian LNG Cargo Heads to Europe
Nigeria’s Bonny LNG terminal shipped a cargo of liquefied natural gas on Saturday to Europe, according to shipping data. The cargo is being hauled by the LNG Port Harcourt, a 122,000 m3 cubic-meter tanker, and it is due to arrive in Europe on March 5. Bonny terminal has an overall capacity of some 2
South Africa: DCD Marine Completes Works on Transocean’s Drillship
Transocean’s Deepwater Millennium vessel recently left the Port of Ngqura near Port Elizabeth after undergoing a number of upgrades and modifications by DCD Marine. The Deepwater Millennium vessel is a Samsung/Reading & Bates designed, dynamically positioned drillship capable of drilling in water de