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Angolan service company begins building new drilling platform for Takula field
Algoa, an Angolan oilfield services provider, has begun building the first of three new drilling platforms for installation at Takula, an offshore oilfield within the Block 0 licence area operated by the US major Chevron.
Fuel shortages persist in north-eastern and south-western Sudan
Shortages of motor fuel seem to have eased in Khartoum and surrounding areas, but supplies remain scarce in the north-eastern and south-western regions of Sudan.
Tullow Oil remains optimistic about Kenyan project
Tullow Oil’s Kenyan division remains optimistic about plans for development of three licence areas in the South Lokichar Basin.
Head of Libya’s NOC says US intervention could mitigate harm to oil sector
The head of Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) said last week that he hoped the US government would intervene to help end the conflict between rival factions fighting for control of Tripoli.
ADM Energy to raise stake in Nigeria’s OML 113
UK-based ADM Energy has arranged to increase its holdings in OML 113, a block located offshore Nigeria that includes the Aje oilfield.
COPL to borrow from CEO to fund work at Nigeria’s OPL 226
The head of Canadian Overseas Petroleum Ltd (COPL) has agreed to help fund the company’s operations in Nigeria.
South Sudan seeks to turn the page
The establishment of a coalition government represents the best hope for the further development of South Sudan's oil resources.
Signs of relief in Sudan
Sudan's fuel crisis appears to have eased, following the government’s efforts to address problems.
NLNG consolidates remarketing plans via 10-year deal with Galp Trading
The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) consortium has signed a long-term supply deal with Galp Trading for remarketed volumes of fuel from Trains 1, 2 and 3 of the its liquefaction plant on Bonny Island.
Arbitration court rules against FAR in dispute over Sangomar stake
An arbitration court has issued a ruling that favours Woodside Petroleum in its dispute with FAR over the sale of a stake in the Sangomar block offshore Senegal.
NNPC, Total, Shell, Eni disburse $360mn for Ogoniland clean-up project
Nigeria’s national oil company (NOC) and three major international oil companies (IOCs) have released $360mn in funding for large-scale environmental clean-up work in Ogoniland.
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