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[Nigeria] Asharami Energy’s graduate programme targets future upstream experts
05-13-2021 | 07:10:39Asharami Energy, a Sahara Group Upstream company, has commenced its 2021 Graduate Trainee Programme that is geared towards enhancing the sustainability and future of the sector through training of exceptional young talent.
Zenith Energy completes acquisition of Candax Energy's Tunisian assets
05-13-2021 | 06:30:00Zenith Energy announced that Compagnie Du Desert ("CDD"), its fully owned subsidiary, has now completed the acquisition of a 100 percent interest in the fully owned subsidiary of Candax Energy in Barbados, Ecumed Petroleum Tunisia.
PGS MultiClient seismic reveals multiple opportunities offshore Egypt in 2021 licensing round
05-12-2021 | 06:01:00PGS announced it has 3 400 km of modern MultiClient seismic data covering all the blocks on offer in the Egypt Offshore Licensing Round.
Petrofac secures contract for bp project in Mauritania and Senegal
05-11-2021 | 11:35:56Petrofac has secured a contract with bp to develop operational procedures for their Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Project in Mauritania and Senegal.
[Nigeria] DPR pledges commitment to oil sector investments
05-10-2021 | 08:14:31The regulator added that it was working in alignment with the aspirations of the government to provide energy security for the nation and create jobs for Nigerians.
[Nigeria] Heirs Oil & Gas announces CEO and Board appointments
05-07-2021 | 14:39:00Heirs Oil & Gas (HHOG), Africa’s integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of Osayande Igiehon as Chief Executive Officer together with a distinguished non-executive board.
APA Corporation reaches agreement to modernize production sharing contracts in Western Desert, Egypt
05-07-2021 | 12:59:00APA Corporation has reached an agreement in principle with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation in support of the MOP’s efforts to modernize the country’s petroleum sector.
ReconAfrica spuds second well in Kavango Basin, Namibia
05-07-2021 | 05:30:00Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica), has spudded the second well (6-1), of an initial three well program in the Kavango Basin in the Kalahari Desert of North East Namibia.
[Angola] Total commences drilling of oil wells in the Zinia Phase 2 project
05-06-2021 | 09:59:43The project includes the drilling of nine wells and is expected to reach a production of 40,000 barrels of oil per day by mid-2022.
Ghana set to receive first LNG cargo by end of May
05-06-2021 | 09:35:07Ghana is now expected to receive its first LNG cargo at the end of this month, a project spokesman said, as the country prepares to become sub-Saharan Africa's first LNG importer.
Panoro Energy announces DHIBM-2 well did not encounter hydrocarbons in the Gamba reservoi, Equatorial Guinea
05-06-2021 | 06:39:00Panoro Energy announced the DHIBM-2 Hibiscus Extension well did not encounter hydrocarbons in the target Gamba reservoir in Equatorial Guinea.
Afentra launches to offer new opportunities for energy transition in Africa
05-05-2021 | 14:31:24Afentra (African Energy Transition), the upstream operator focused on opportunities in Africa, has been launched with a clear mandate to look at opportunities to invest in the energy transition in Africa.
Siemens Energy to supply F-class gas turbine to new power plant in Côte d’Ivoire
05-05-2021 | 09:08:00Siemens Energy signed an agreement with Spanish EPC contractor TSK to provide the company’s highly efficient energy technology and services to Atinkou, a new combined cycle power plant to be built in Jacqueville, Côte d'Ivoire.
Siemens Energy, Turboden expand and decarbonizes Egypt’s natural gas transmission network
05-05-2021 | 08:41:00Siemens Energy, working with Turboden S.p.A., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group Company, started development on the GASCO Dahshour gas compressor station (GCS) in Egypt.
Lithuanian Klaipėda LNG terminal receives first LNG cargo from Egypt
05-05-2021 | 08:27:00The Klaipėda (Lithuania) liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, operated by KN (AB Klaipėdos Nafta) expects to receive LNG cargo from Egypt, the ‘Idku’ natural gas liquefaction plant to reach Klaipėda Seaport for the first time.
COLUMNS.
[Column] NJ Ayuk: African women can build a better future for all Africans with oil and natural gas
If we want to see widespread change for the better, we need to stop dwelling on our obstacles or blaming people, governments or circumstances for our difficulties ...read full column here
[Column] Verner Ayukegba: New leadership and energy sector restructuring will boost investments into Niger
This transition sets a strong foundation for the long-awaited inflow of investments into Niger’s promising energy sector and overall economic revival ...read full column here
[Column] Shantel Mufandaidza: The impact of AfCFTA on oil and gas industry
Oil and gas and mineral resources account for more than 75% of Africa's exports, and the continent's potential for growth in oil & gas is significant... read full column here