Africa
Deltares Conducts Study on Sao Tome and Principe Erosion Issues
Deltares has completed an investigatory study looking at sustainable solutions to coastal erosion in the African island group of Sao Tome and Principe. The islands are severely affected by coastal erosion in a number of locations, in part as a result of climate change. The study was conducted at two
Madagascar Begins Salvage Operation for Grounded TROMSO
Madagascar authorities have begun a salvage operation off the country’s north coast to prevent a major oil spill from the grounded tanker TROMSO. TROMSO, managed by World Tankers Management Pte Ltd (WTM), Singapore, that ran aground in the Diego Suarez Bay on Apr 17th, was carrying around 10,000 mt
Piracy on the Seven Seas at Its Lowest
The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed that piracy on the world’s seas is at its lowest first-quarter level since 2007, but warns that the threat is still present. The latest IMB Piracy Report, published today, shows 49 piracy incidents in the first
Rowan Renaissance Drillship Spuds Welwitschia-1 Well
Tower Resources plc, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Neptune Petroleum (Namibia) Limited, informed that it has received formal notification from Repsol Exploration (Namibia) (Pty) Limited, the Operator of Namibia PEL0010 (Neptune 30% working interest), that the Rowan Renaissance Drillship spudd
SurePure Breaks Ground in Contaminated Marine Diesel Purification
SurePure, Inc., a specialist in liquid photopurification, announced a breakthrough in the microbiological purification of contaminated marine diesel fuel, using SurePure’s technology as an alternative to biocide addition or excessive micro-filtration. The contamination of diesel fuel is a significan
Repsol spuds Welwitschia well (Namibia)
Spanish oil company Repsol has kicked off drilling operations off the coast of Namibia. Tower Resources plc, which owns a stake in the licence, said it received formal notification from Repsol, the Operator of Namibia PEL0010 (Neptune 30% working interest), that the Rowan Renaissance Drillship spudd
Rosneft considers Angolan upstream market entry?
Rosneft delegation undertook a working visit to the Republic of Angola yesterday, April 22. The delegation, led by the Company’s Vice-President Andrey Shishkin, held talks with Minister of Petroleum José Maria Botelho de Vasconcelos, administration of Ministry of Electricity and Water represented by
CAMAC Energy Confident About Production in Africa
CAMAC Energy Inc. announced an update on the Company’s operations in West and East Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. The Northern Offshore Energy Searcher drillship is currently located offshore Cameroon, where it is awaiting final clearance by the Nigerian Department of Petroleum Resourc
Rosneft in Gas Talks with Mozambique
Rosneft President Igor Sechin and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mozambique Oldemiro Julio Marques Baloi, held a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. “The parties discussed a wide range of issues, including possible involvement of Rosneft in production projects in Mozambique,” Rosneft said in a statement.
Rosneft to enter Mozambique oil and gas sector?
Rosneft President, Chairman of the Management Board Igor Sechin and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Mozambique Oldemiro Julio Marques Baloi held a working meeting 22 April in Moscow. The parties discussed a wide range of issues, including possible involvement of Rosneft in production
Plexus Pens Equipment Contract with Galp (Morocco)
Plexus Holdings PLC has been awarded a contract with new customer Galp Energia Tarfya, B.V. to supply surface wellhead and mudline equipment services for an exploration well offshore Morocco. The value of the contract, which sees Plexus secure a new territory and further strengthens its position in
Plexus wins Morocco contract from Galp Energia
Plexus Holdings PLC has been awarded a contract with new customer Galp Energia Tarfya, B.V. to supply surface wellhead and mudline equipment services for an exploration well offshore Morocco. The value of the contract, which sees Plexus secure a new territory and further strengthens its position in