Africa
DNV GL: Operators could benefit from capturing flare gas
140 billion cubic meters of natural gas produced together with oil is wastefully burned or “flared” at thousands of oil fields around the world, DNV GL says. The company, citing World Bank data, claims that this is the equivalent to the combined gas consumption of Central and South America in 2013.
Ambilobe Block 3D Seismic Survey Complete (Madagascar)
Sterling, the operator of the Ambilobe Production Sharing Contract, has completed a 3D seismic survey of approximately 1100 km² over the Ambilobe Block, offshore Madagascar. The acquisition was undertaken by CGG Services SA, on behalf of the Ambilobe joint venture partners Sterling and Pura Vida Mau
Liberia Ebola-free. ExxonMobil getting ready to resume operations
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited (COPL) has said today that along with its partner ExxonMobil, it remains committed to completing the work program offshore Liberia. This is related to obligations under the Liberia Block 13 amended and restated Production Sharing Contract (PSC) dated March 31, 201
Ardent, Subtech Team Up in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ardent, the newly created company between Svitzer and Crowley, is launching a Joint Venture with Southern Africa’s diving and marine services company, Subtech. The Joint Venture will build on collaboration between Ardent and Subtech through projects such as the wreck removal of the MV SMART in Richa
IMO to Adopt New Code for Gas-Fuelled Ships
The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), which meets at the IMO’s London headquarters for its 95th session from 3 to 12 June 2015, is expected to adopt a new mandatory code for gas-fuelled ships. The adoption will include the draft International Code of Safety for S
Ardent Joins Forces with Southern Africa’s Subtech
Ardent, the newly created company between Svitzer and Crowley, is launching a joint venture with Southern Africa’s diving and marine services company, Subtech. Subtech has an extensive infrastructure network with facilities and activities that cover both East and West Africa in addition to its home
Sterling completes seismic shoot over Ambilobe block (Madagascar)
Sterling Energy plc, the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company, has completed a 3D seismic survey of approximately 1100 km² over a high-graded portion of the Ambilobe Block, located offshore Madagascar. Sterling is the operator of the Ambilobe Production Sharing Contract (PSC). The acquisition
Dana Gas, BP sign Egypt participation deal
Dana Gas said it has completed an agreement with BP, whereby BP will carry Dana Gas for the drilling of a first exploration well in the El Matariya onshore Concession Area, Nile Delta in Egypt, which was awarded to BP and Dana in the EGAS 2014 International Bid Round.
Dana Gas, BP sign Egypt participation deal
Dana Gas said it has completed an agreement with BP, whereby BP will carry Dana Gas for the drilling of a first exploration well in the El Matariya onshore Concession Area, Nile Delta in Egypt, which was awarded to BP and Dana in the EGAS 2014 International Bid Round.
KBR works on Lloyd Energy’s FLNG FEED
KBR Inc. announced today it has been awarded a near-shore floating LNG Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract by Lloyds Energy Ltd. Under this contract, KBR will provide integrated topsides and hull engineering design services for a nominal 2.5 million TPA floating natural gas liquefaction pla
Oceaneering Continues with Ocean Intervention III
Oceaneering has extended the charter period for MV Ocean Intervention III vessel for one year, Island Offshore informs. According to Island Offshore, options for further extensions are included in the contract. Ocean Intervention III is performing subsea IMR work in Angola, and has been in service f
Eni: Independent probe finds no evidence of bribery in Nigeria
Italian oil and gas company, Eni, has informed that an audit by an independent U. S. law firm found no evidence of illegal conduct in relation to Eni and Shell’s acquisition of OPL 245, offshore Nigeria. In 2014, the Milan Prosecutor’s office launched an investigation into over $1 billion worth acqu