Africa
Lundin Petroleum Announces Completion of Makouala Marine-1 Well Off Congo
Lundin Petroleum AB (Lundin Petroleum) announces the completion of the Makouala Marine-1 well in Block Marine XIV, offshore Congo (Brazzaville). The Makouala Marine-1 well, in Block Marine XIV offshore Congo (Brazzaville), has encountered limited oil bearing pay in the target Sendji formation reserv
Shell Finds Source of Oil Leak on Bonga Facility Offshore Nigeria
Shell analysis indicates that the leak from the Bonga offshore facility remains offshore and is thinning and breaking up, based on a combination of satellite pictures, photos from aerial surveillance, infra-red cameras and direct observations from vessels. Following investigation by a Remotely Opera
Angola: Eni, Sonangol Strengthen Cooperation
Eni signed yesterday three agreements in Luanda to further strengthen its cooperation with the Angolan national oil company, Sonangol. Through the agreements signed by Sonangol Chairman Manuel Vicente and by Eni E&P COO Claudio Descalzi, the two companies have established the framework for the devel
South Africa: Dredging of Camps Drift Canal Completed
The Camps Drift canal has finally been de-silted, which not only helps Msunduzi retain its status as a top canoeing centre, but also reduces the risk of flooding. The task was undertaken by the KwaZulu-Natal Canoeing Union (KZNCU) using a R1 million payment it received from the national lottery. Thi
Hercules Offshore Hires Fairstar FJELL to Transport Jack-up Rig to West Africa
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has been awarded a contract by Hercules Offshore to transport the jack-up drilling rig Hercules 185 from Pascagoula, Mississippi to West Africa in the First Quarter of 2012 on board Fairstar’s open stern, semi-submersible vessel FJELL. The contract value is USD 2
Nigeria: Flexible Export Line Caused Bonga Oil Leak, Says Shell
Shell’s analysis indicates that the leak from Bonga offshore facility remains offshore and is thinning and breaking up, based on a combination of satellite pictures, photos from aerial surveillance, infra-red cameras and direct observations from vessels. Following investigation by a Remotely Operate
Fairstar FJELL to Carry Hercules 185 Jack-up Back to West Africa
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has been awarded a contract by Hercules Offshore to transport the jack-up drilling rig Hercules 185 from Pascagoula, Mississippi to West Africa in the First Quarter of 2012 on board Fairstar’s open stern, semi-submersible vessel FJELL. The contract value is USD 2
Nigeria: Private Investors Will Invest in Maritime Sector, Minister of Transport Says
Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar has expressed the readiness of private investors to invest in the maritime sector to the tune of… By John Iwori (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, December 23, 2011;
Eni Strengthens its Cooperation with Angolan National Oil Company Sonangol
Eni signed three agreements in Luanda to further strengthen its cooperation with the Angolan national oil company, Sonangol. Through the agreements signed by Sonangol Chairman Manuel Vicente and by Eni E&P COO Claudio Descalzi, the two companies have established the framework for the development of
Lundin Plugs Makouala Marine-1 Well Offshore Congo
Lundin Petroleum AB (Lundin Petroleum) announces the completion of the Makouala Marine-1 well in Block Marine XIV, offshore Congo (Brazzaville). The Makouala Marine-1 well, in Block Marine XIV offshore Congo (Brazzaville), has encountered limited oil bearing pay in the target Sendji formation reserv
USS Pinckney Disrupts Group of Suspected Pirates Near Yemen
Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), assigned to Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, disrupted a group of suspected pirates close to the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC), south of Yemen, Dec. 19. The Merchant Shipping Industry Best Management Practices, Version 4 (BMPv4) enc
Mozambique: Kenmare Resources Presents Moma Expansion Update
Kenmare Resources plc has announced Moma Expansion Update as follows: PHASE 2 EXPANSION Key Milestones Achieved – Dredge manufacture complete, Factory Acceptance Tests passed and dredge at site being offloaded – Engineering design – 80% of hours completed • Structural design complete • Only final de