Africa
Guinea: Hyperdynamics Inks Seismic Survey and Processing Deal with CGGVeritas
Hyperdynamics Corporation today announced the signing of a 3D acquisition and processing contract with CGGVeritas to cover an area of approximately 4,000 square kilometers in its exploration block offshore Guinea. The value of the contract is approximately US $29.0 million gross. The survey is expec
Switzerland: UNCTAD Expert Meeting Scheduled for September 29
Ports are likely to be affected directly and indirectly by climate changes, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events and rising temperatures. Climate change and its impact on ports will be the theme of the upcoming United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Expert Meeting t
Total Acquires Interest in Five Offshore Blocks in Kenya
Total today announces its acquisition, through its Total E&P Kenya B.V. subsidiary, of a 40% interest in five offshore exploration blocks in the Lamu Basin, blocks L5, L7, L11a, L11b and L12. Subject to the approval of the Kenyan authorities, Total will acquire: – a 20% stake from Anadarko Kenya Com
Petronas Calls for Tender to Find Mozambique Drill Site
The Malaysian national oil company, Petronas, is calling for tenders to select a company to conduct a study to find a suitable drilling… (bernama) [mappress] Source: bernama, September 20, 2011
Burundi: WGP Secures Contract to Convert Tanganyika Explorer into 2D Survey Vessel
After an extensive feasibility study, WGP Exploration Limited has been awarded a contract by Surestream Petroleum to convert a vessel to carry out 2D acquisition on Lake Tanganyika in Burundi, Africa. WGP will be converting the Tanganyika Explorer, an ex-UN fisheries vessel originally designed for e
WGP Secures Contract to Convert Tanganyika Explorer into 2D Survey Vessel (Burundi)
After an extensive feasibility study, WGP Exploration Limited has been awarded a contract by Surestream Petroleum to convert a vessel to carry out 2D acquisition on Lake Tanganyika in Burundi, Africa. WGP will be converting the Tanganyika Explorer, an ex-UN fisheries vessel originally designed for e
German Frigate FGS BAYERN Protects Food Aid to Somalia
The German frigate FGS BAYERN, part of the Operation ATALANTA counter-piracy mission off the Horn of Africa, has recently escorted the merchant vessel “SEA MASTER I” safely into the port of Bossasso on the northern coast of Somalia. The ship was loaded with humanitarian-aid as part of the World Food
Ireland: Aminex Welcomes New CEO
Aminex PLC announced today the appointment of Mr. Stuard Detmer to the Board of the Company and to the post of Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Mr. Brian Hall, who is currently both Chairman and Chief Executive, will remain as the Company’s Executive Chairman. A resolution to approve M
BPCL to Invest USD 400 Million in Mozambique LNG Project
State-owned BPCL will partner $4 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Mozambique and will invest $400 million for its 10% stake… (timesofindia) [mappress] Source: timesofindia, September 20, 2011
Saipem Wins Offshore Drilling Contracts in Angola and Saudi Arabia
Saipem has been awarded new offshore and onshore drilling contracts worth over $ 500 million. In offshore drilling, Saipem signed two contracts in Angola and Saudi Arabia. In Angola, Saipem has been awarded a contract for the extension of the charter of Saipem 12000 drillship for 2 years by Total E&
Norway: TTS Group to Supply Pipe Handling Equipment for EDC Jack-up
TTS Group ASA’ subsidiary TTS Energy AS has signed a contract with EDC, Egyptian Drilling Company, for various pipe handling equipment. The contract has a value of USD 4,4 million. The equipment will be installed onboard one of EDC`s Jack Up drilling rig within June 2012. “In accordance with our str
EMGS Excited about Seismic Survey Offshore Ghana
EMGS announced on Friday the award of a contract by a new customer partnership to acquire and process 3D electromagnetic (EM) data offshore Ghana. The contract value is about USD 5.5 million, and data acquisition will be performed by the 3D EM vessel BOA Galatea starting in early October. Chief Exec