Africa
Tanzania Ports Authority to Invest Big in Ports Expansion
The Tanzania Ports Authority has embarked on an expansion exercise to increase capacity by dredging and construction of two new berths… By Leonard Magomba and John Mbalamwezi (theeastafrican) [mappress] Source: theeastafrican, November 14, 2011;
Stanford Marine Secures Contract for PSV Stanford Buzzard in Tanzania
Stanford Marine, a section of UAE headquartered Stanford Marine Group (SMG), stated it has been rewarded a contract by BG Tanzania for the newly produced, cutting edge ,deep-water platform supply vessel named ‘Stanford Buzzard’ Stanford Marine possesses and presently operates a diversified and ever-
Chantiers Piriou Shipyard Delivers Two Tugs for Algeria
CHANTIERS PIRIOU, the shipbuilding branch of PIRIOU in Concarneau, delivered two tugs, following the order placed by GICEP (Groupement d’Intérêt Commun des Entreprises Portuaires) in April 2010 for the delivery of four 72-tonnes harbour tugs for Algeria. The first two units, 32 metres in length with
Italian Ministry of Interior Announces Patrol Vessels Tender
Italian Ministry of Interior has announced accelerated restricted procedure tender, within the EU / WTO, for the contract to supply of 3 multi-role patrol type craft; 2 vessels to be 34m in length and 1 to be 27m; Vessels to be used by the Tunisian national guard and navy; Option to provide a furthe
Angola: Oil Ministry Says US Will be Main Market for LNG Export
The United State of America will be the main export market for the natural gas produced by the Angola LNG project, the head of the productio… (macauhub) [mappress] Source: macauhub, November 11, 2011; Image: angola lng
SEACOM and Main One Win Best Pan African Initiative Prize at AfricaCom Awards
SEACOM and Main One, the only two privately funded and open-access based African submarine fibre optic cable systems, were awarded “Best Pan African Initiative” at the AfricaCom Awards 2011 ceremony held in Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday 9 November 2011. The award, which was also won by SEACO
Kosmos Energy Announces 3Q Results. Provides Update on Operations Offshore Ghana
Kosmos Energy announced yesterday financial results for the third quarter 2011. The Company generated net income attributable to common shareholders of $52 million in the third quarter of 2011, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share. This compares to a net loss attributable to common unit holders of $
Nigerian Ports Face Problems
Insecurity, community restiveness, improper land speculation and encroachment into port land, siltation and non-proper maintenance… (AllAfrica) [mappress] Source: AllAfrica, November 10, 2011;
E.ON Discovers Oil, Gas in Algeria
Exploratory drilling on an Algerian permit operated by E.ON Ruhrgas has discovered reserves of oil and natural gas, Algerian state energy fi… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 10, 2011; Image: e.on ruhrgas
Nigerian Ports Face Problems
Insecurity, community restiveness, improper land speculation and encroachment into port land, siltation and non-proper maintenance… (allafrica) [mappress] Source: allafrica, November 10, 2011;
Egyptian Gas Pipeline to Israel, Jordan Attacked
Saboteurs blew up the gas pipeline between Egypt, Israel and Jordan on Thursday in Northern Sinai using remote controlled bombs, forcing it… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 10, 2011
Egypt Unrest Could Delay Oil Production from Northwest October Offshore Block
Political instability in Egypt may delay the first crude output from the offshore Northwest October block in the northern Gulf of Suez, a to… Source: Reuters [mappress] Source: Reuters , November 10, 2011