Africa
ERHC in Sao Tome PSC Talks
ERHC Energy Inc.,a publicly traded U.S. company with oil and gas assets in Sub-Saharan Africa, recently began formal Production Sharing Contract (PSC) negotiations with the National Petroleum Agency of São Tomé and Príncipe (ANP-STP). The PSCs pertain to ERHC’s 100 percent working interest in Blocks
South Africa: Sekunjalo Wins Five-Year Maritime Contract
A consortium led by Sekunjalo Investments has been awarded a five-year contract worth an estimated R1bn by the department of agriculture, forestry and fsheries. The deal is expected to accelerate broad-based participation in Cape Town’s maritime industry. Under the deal the consortium, which include
RXT Enters LOI to Acquire Seismic Data in West Africa
The multi-component seismic company Reservoir Exploration Technology ASA (RXT) has entered into a LOI with an international oil company regarding acquisition of 4D/4C seismic data in West Africa. The intention is to conclude the final contract during December and start up of the project will be in e
Libya: Bouri Offshore Field Back in Production
Mellitah Oil & Gas B. V. Libyan Branch announced the start up of production operations from the offshore Bouri Field on Tuesday, November 22, with 10.000 BBLS/ day from DP4 platform and will reach 25.000 BBLS/ day by the end of this month. Mellitah said on its website that a plan was put to start [&
Libyan Tankers Sail Again
About half of state-owned Libyan shipping firm’s 24-strong fleet of tankers is sailing again after months of paralysis due to sanctions and… (ArabNews) [mappress] Source: ArabNews, November 25, 2011
RXT Enters LOI to Acquire Seismic Data in West Africa
The multi-component seismic company Reservoir Exploration Technology ASA (RXT) has entered into a LOI with an international oil company regarding acquisition of 4D/4C seismic data in West Africa. The intention is to conclude the final contract during December and start up of the project will be in e
RXT Receives LOI for West Africa Seismic Survey
Reservoir Exploration Technology ASA (RXT), a marine geophysical company specialising in multi-component seafloor seismic acquisition has entered into a LOI with an international oil company regarding acquisition of 4D/4C seismic data in West Africa. The final contract is expected to be signed durin
German-Dutch Investigation Team to Combat Piracy in Somali Waters
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee is participating in a new German-Dutch investigation team set up to combat piracy in Somali waters. The establishment of this team was announced by the National Public Prosecutor’s Office on 17 November 2011. The team will focus primarily on identifying the organis
Bowleven Reports Another Discovery at Sapele-3 Well, Offshore Cameroon
Bowleven, the West Africa focused oil and gas exploration group , announces that the Sapele-3 exploration well drilling in the Douala Basin, offshore Cameroon, has been drilled to a total depth (TD) of 4,480 metres. Having successfully extended the previously defined play fairways at the Paleocene a
WASACE to Link Four Continents with Undersea Fiber-Optic Cable
WASACE is an exciting new international communications system linking the major markets of four continents – Africa, South America, North America and Europe, with undersea fiber-optic cable. It is the largest such project ever mounted in the Atlantic Ocean. The projects’ total fiber length is seven
Tunisia: Hammamet to Host CEDA’s International Dredging Seminar
Organised in co-operation with the Tunisian Association of Innovation and Technology, international seminar “Dredging, Dredging Products and Sustainable Development” will take place on 16-19 February 2012 in Hammamet, Tunisia. The programme includes two days oral and poster presentations, one day ro
Safmarine’s Six New Multi-Purpose Vessels Enter West-African Market
Safmarine, regional shipping specialist, says that its investment in six new multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) is a clear indication of the company’s long term commitment to the breakbulk and project cargo market. The company’s six new, modern, 18 000 dwt vessels have a lift capacity of 150 tons, more th