Africa
Ophir Hires Eirik Raude for Drilling in Equatorial Guinea
Ophir Energy has contracted Ocean Rig’s “Eirik Raude”, a dynamically positioned semi-submersible rig, to drill its Equatorial Guinea exploration campaign. Ophir plans a 60 day programme beginning in April 2012 of three firm wells, plus one contingent well in its operated Block R. The wells are desig
Liberia: NPA in Talks with Van Oord
The Management of the National Port Authority (NPA) has clarified that the periodic dredging of the Freeport of Monrovia is not part of the … (liberianobserver) [mappress] Source: liberianobserver, January 24, 2012;
Russia: Navy Contributes Much to Anti-Piracy Mission
Russian warships deployed in regions of pirate attacks near the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden have significantly contributed to reducing number of captured merchant vessels, and proved effectiveness of measures taken by Russian defense ministry and Russian Navy command to secure commercial shi
Ukrain to Invest in Kenya’s Ports
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Counselor to the Prime Minister of Kenya’s infrastructure development Sylvester Kasuke has informed about that during a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador to Kenya and Tanzania Vladimir Butyagov. S. Kasuke has also reported that currently design works and
Ukraine to Invest in Kenya’s Ports ?
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Counselor to the Prime Minister of Kenya’s infrastructure development Sylvester Kasuke ihas informed about that during a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador to Kenya and Tanzania Vladimir Butyagov. S. Kasuke has also reported that currently design works an
Rig Still Burning Offshore Nigeria. Chevron to Drill Relief Well
Chevron Nigeria Ltd. (CNL) is finalizing plans to commence drilling a relief well to control the Funiwa Deep 1A well, a natural gas exploration well in shallow water offshore Nigeria. The fire is still burning at the well site. No rig structure can be seen above the water. Based on the condition of
Hyperdynamics Halts Drilling Offshore Guinea
Hyperdynamics Corporation today announced the Sabu-1 exploration well offshore Republic of Guinea was drilled to a total subsea depth of 2,224 meters, putting the well near the top of Cretaceous age sediments, and that the next string of 13-3/8 inch casing was successfully set. Following retesting o
Hyperdynamics Announces Exploration and Seismic Program Update Offshore Guinea
Hyperdynamics Corporation announced the Sabu-1 exploration well offshore Republic of Guinea was drilled to a total subsea depth of 2,224 meters, putting the well near the top of Cretaceous age sediments, and that the next string of 13-3/8 inch casing was successfully set. Following retesting of the
Development of Maritime Environmentally and Economically Optimized Solutions
Upon fostering the development and advancement of the Maritime Industry, it is of a striking importance to ensure that coastal environments, waterways and oceans are not threatened by shipping and offshore operations. Marine pollution has been recognized as one of many other serious threats to the w
Ophir, Partners Sign Deal with Equatorial Guinea Govt on 2nd LNG Train
Ophir announced the contracting of Ocean Rig’s “Eirik Raude”, a dynamically positioned semi-submersible rig, to drill its Equatorial Guinea exploration campaign. Ophir plans a 60 day programme beginning in April 2012 of three firm wells, plus one contingent well in its operated Block R. The wells ar
Dolphin Reaches Agreement with Petrosen for 3D Multi-Client Survey Offshore Senegal
Dolphin Geophysical has reached final agreement with Petrosen to commence acquisition of a 3D Multi-Client survey covering nearly 3,600 km(2) offshore Senegal. The survey will commence early March and is highly funded by industry. Dolphin already has 2D seismic data over this area, acquired in 2011
Petrosen Hires Dolphin for 3D Survey Offshore Senegal
Dolphin Geophysical, a seismic acquisition specialist, based in Bergen, Norway, has reached final agreement with Petrosen to commence acquisition of a 3D Multi-Client survey covering nearly 3,600 km(2)offshore Senegal. The survey will commence early March and is highly funded by industry. Dolphin al