Angola’s Etu Energias Launches Multi-Well Drilling Campaign in Congo Basin
Angola’s Etu Energias Launches Multi-Well Drilling Campaign in Congo Basin Angola’s largest homegrown independent energy company, Etu Energias, has commenced a comprehensive drilling campaign on its Block 2/05 in the shallow offshore Congo Basin, with the arrival of the Chinese-owned jack-up rig SMS ESSA Probe. The ambitious program includes drilling at least three development wells, […]
Turkey and Libya Forge Strategic Energy Partnership with Offshore Exploration Agreement
Turkey and Libya Forge Strategic Energy Partnership with Offshore Exploration Agreement The Libyan National Oil Corporation and Turkey’s Petroleum Corporation have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement covering geological exploration in four marine fields, marking a significant development in Libya’s post-war economic recovery efforts. The partnership addresses Libya’s ambitious goal of reaching 2 million barrels of […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Announces Massive Fuel Storage Expansion into Southern Africa
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Announces Massive Fuel Storage Expansion into Southern Africa Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to construct large-scale fuel storage tanks in Namibia’s Walvis Bay capable of holding at least 1.6 million barrels of gasoline and diesel, marking a strategic expansion that could reshape regional energy trade flows across southern Africa. The move […]
Technip Energies Lands Massive $584 Million FLNG Contract in Africa
Technip Energies Lands Massive $584 Million FLNG Contract in Africa French engineering giant Technip Energies has secured a major floating liquefied natural gas contract in Africa worth between €250 million and €500 million (approximately $292 million to $584 million), the company announced today. While the client and exact location remain confidential, this “large” contract designation […]
Golar LNG’s $2.7 Million-Ton Facility Officially Launches Operations Off West Africa
Golar LNG’s $2.7 Million-Ton Facility Officially Launches Operations Off West Africa Golar LNG has officially reached commercial operations at its massive Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project, marking a pivotal moment for West African energy security. The FLNG Gimi vessel, operating under a 20-year lease agreement offshore Mauritania and Senegal, will initially produce 2.4 million tons […]
Libya Courts U.S. Technology Firms for Advanced Water Management Solutions
Libya Courts U.S. Technology Firms for Advanced Water Management Solutions Libya is positioning itself as a prime destination for U.S. companies specializing in water management technologies, as the country seeks to address challenges in its mature oil fields where high water cuts significantly impact production efficiency. The North African nation is signaling strong interest in […]
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Achieves 62% Completion Milestone
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Achieves 62% Completion Milestone The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached a significant construction milestone with 62% overall completion, positioning Uganda to achieve first oil production before the end of 2026. Project managers expressed strong confidence in meeting delivery timelines during recent field tours of construction sites. Pump […]
Uganda National Oil Company Seeks International Partner for Western Block Development
Uganda National Oil Company Seeks International Partner for Western Block Development Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is actively pursuing a joint venture partnership to explore and develop an oil block in the country’s western region, as the state-owned firm advances its exploration portfolio. The initiative represents a strategic move to leverage international expertise while maintaining […]
Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Strengthens Regional Partnerships with Egypt in Vienna Talks
Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Strengthens Regional Partnerships with Egypt in Vienna Talks Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions with key regional energy leaders, focusing on market stability and cooperation frameworks. The meetings included separate sessions with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais, GECF Secretary General Mohamed Hamel, and Egyptian Minister of Petroleum […]
Northern Ocean Secures $40 Million Drilling Contract for Namibian Waters
Northern Ocean Secures $40 Million Drilling Contract for Namibian Waters Offshore drilling contractor Northern Ocean has landed a significant contract with Rhino Resources subsidiary for the DeepSea Mira semi-submersible drilling rig, marking continued investment in Namibian offshore exploration. The deal, worth approximately $40 million, will see operations commence in mid-July 2025. The contract encompasses one […]