Africa
Wood Group Launches Joint Venture in Angola
Wood Group Kianda, a joint venture involving Amílcar Nascimento, Wood Group’s Angolan business partner, and Wood Group will officially be launched in Luanda, Angola today. Sister Wood Group companies, Wood Group Mustang, Wood Group Kenny and Wood Group PSN will provide their services through the joi
Angola: Wood Group Kianda Wins BP FPSO Maintenance Deal
Wood Group Kianda, a joint venture between Amílcar Nascimento, Wood Group’s Angolan business partner, and Wood Group will officially be launched in Luanda, Angola today. Sister Wood Group companies, Wood Group Mustang, Wood Group Kenny and Wood Group PSN will provide their services through the joint
Sierra Leone: SGC Announces Pampana River Concession Acquisitions
Sierra Gold Corporation has announced it has reached an agreement with local land owners, village chief, elders and the Paramount Chief to acquire a further 4 concessions on the Pampana River. Surface rents have been paid and concession demarcation and licensing is underway. The concessions selected
Nigeria: National Assembly Will Deal with Ecological and Environmental Problems, Says Senator
Senator Bukola Saraki stated that the National Assembly is planning to deal with the ecological and environmental problems affecting the country. Saraki visited Eletu Bridge, Okekere and a gully erosion site at Ofa Garage in order to obtain first hand information on the issues ravaging the country.
South Africa: Oxfam, WWF and Shipowners to Urge Agreement on Shipping Emissions
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa (COP 17, 28 November to 9 December 2011), the global shipping industry, Oxfam and WWF have joined forces to suggest to governments how the further reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping might best be r
African Petroleum Acquires Permits for Two Exploration Blocks Offshore Senegal
African Petroleum Corporation Limited, a West African focused oil and gas exploration company, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, African Petroleum Senegal Limited, has entered into an agreement with the Société des Pétroles du Sénégal and the République du Sénégal to acquire two offshore e
Mitsui Looks to Sell Mozambique LNG to Japan
Trading house Mitsui & Co said on Tuesday it aims to sell at least 5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 29, 2011;
Research Vessel Atlantis Rescues 93 Egyptians in Mediterranean Sea
The research vessel Atlantis, operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), rescued 93 Egyptians aboard a disabled fishing boat in the Mediterranean Sea late Friday night (Nov. 25). Atlantis was commencing an oceanographic research expedition, steaming toward its first study site, when it
RXT Enters Contract with Afren for Seismic Survey Offshore West Africa
Reservoir Exploration Technology ASA (RXT), a multi-component seismic company has been awarded a contract with Afren Energy Services Ltd for acquisition of four component (4C) seismic data in West Africa. Start up of the project will be end November and the survey is estimated to take 26 days. The c
RXT Bags Contract for Acquisition of 4C Seismic Data in West Africa
The multi-component seismic company Reservoir Exploration Technology ASA (RXT) has been awarded a contract with Afren Energy Services Ltd for acquisition of 4C seismic data in West Africa. Start up of the project will be end November and the survey is estimated to take 26 days. The contract value is
PGS Funds Mathematics Campaigns in Norway and Africa
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and the seismic company PGS have entered into a million kroner agreement to support mathematics initiatives in Norway and Africa Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) and the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters have signed a cooperation agreement regarding s
Nigeria: Afren Chairman Receives Special Recognition
Afren plc (“Afren” or the “Company”) non-Executive Chairman Mr Egbert Imomoh has been recognised with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (“CON”) awarded by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This prestigious award recognises Mr Imomoh`s services to Nigeria, and to the oil and gas