Africa
Cove Announces Seismic Survey Start Offshore Kenya
Cove Energy plc ,offshore exploration company focused on East Africa, announces that 3D seismic acquisition has commenced in offshore Kenya licence areas L10A and L10B. After completion of the 3D survey, the vessel will be reconfigured and will commence 2D seismic acquisition in the western portion
Statoil Acquires 30 Pct Interest in Block 47 Offshore Suriname from Tullow Oil
Tullow Oil operates the block 47 licence offshore Suriname with 100% working interest. Tullow will retain the operatorship and 70% working interest. The agreement is subject to approval from Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname, the state oil company of Suriname. Block 47 lies in a frontier area in the
Kosmos Energy Successfully Appraises Teak Discovery Offshore Ghana
Kosmos Energy announced that the Teak-3A appraisal well has confirmed a northern extension of the Teak discovery on the West Cape Three Points Block offshore Ghana. The Teak-3A well is located approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) north of Teak-1 and was designed to test the potential structural an
Angola LNG to Open UK Office
The Angola LNG partners will establish an office in the UK to market spot, mid-term and long-term volumes from the 5.2m tonnes per annum (mt… (icis) [mappress] Source: icis, November 17, 2011; Image: angola lng
Tanzania: Orca to Spud Songo Songo Wells in December
Orca Exploration Group Inc. announces that it has taken delivery of the Sakson PR5 drilling rig at Songo Songo Island enabling the Company to begin work on its US$130 million drilling and development program in Tanzania. Orca, which currently supplies gas primarily for power generation to the Tanzan
Tanker BW Danube Evades Pirates in Gulf of Aden
On 15 November 2011, BW Danube evaded a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden. No injuries to the BW crew or damage to the environment have been reported. A skiff carrying eight pirates and equipped with a boarding ladder was seen approaching the BW operated vessel at approximately 0418 GMT. A team of s
COPL in Liberia Offshore Deal with ExxonMobil
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited has signed an Asset Acquisition Agreement with ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Liberia Limited, with respect to the onward sale of certain of the interests in Block LB-13 offshore Liberia which, as previously announced on May 18, 2011, COPL B has agreed to a
South Africa: Pretoria Calls for Common Approach to Indian Ocean Maritime Security
A common approach is needed among Indian Ocean Rim countries to combat challenges relating to maritime transport safety and security, says… (BERNAMA) [mappress] Source: BERNAMA, November 16, 2011
Sierra Rutile Limited Unveils Ambitious Plans for Future (Sierra Leone)
Chief executive officer of Sierra Rutile Limited has assured Sierra Leoneans of a robust economic turnaround from mining proceeds by next… By Mohamed Massaquoi (allafrica) [mappress] Source: allafrica, November 16, 2011; Image: sierra-rutile
Egyptian LNG Cargo Bound for France
An Egyptian LNG cargo loaded at Damietta has been scheduled for delivery to France in December, the first from Egypt’s other liquefaction fa… (argusmedia) [mappress] Source: argusmedia, November 16, 2011
UK: ICS – Shipping, World Trade and the Reduction of CO2 Emissions Briefing Document
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – which represents all sectors and trades of the global shipping industry and over 80% of the world merchant fleet – has produced a briefing document for government climate change negotiators, in advance of the next United Nations Climate Change Conference
Equatorial Guinea: Noble Energy to Replicate Aseng Success at Alen Project
Noble Energy today reported that it achieved first production at Aseng project offshore Equatorial Guinea in less than three years from sanction, while delivering a world-class project seven months ahead of schedule, 13 percent below budget, and with an excellent safety record. Transferring the lear