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3 June 2021

BP, Eni reportedly discussing multiple options for Algerian assets

2 June 2021

BP (UK) and Eni (Italy) have reportedly begun talks on a proposal that would see the latter company take control of the former’s assets in Algeria.

Work begins on Temane GTP project

2 June 2021

Mozambique’s government has marked the beginning of work on a natural gas-to-power (GTP) project designed to expand domestic electricity supplies.

PIAC urges Ghana’s government to collect overdue surface rental payments

2 June 2021

Ghana’s Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), which monitors the handling of petroleum revenues, has urged the government to collect overdue surface rental payments from the operators of offshore licence areas.

Nigerian government seeks to clear bottlenecks in domestic LPG credit programme

2 June 2021

Nigeria’s government is reportedly looking for ways to help local fuel retailers access credits that Abuja has made available to encourage the sale of CNG as motor fuel and LPG as cooking fuel.

Senegal’s government approves transfer of FAR’s Sangomar stake

2 June 2021

Australia’s FAR Ltd has secured the Senegalese government’s approval for its planned sale of a minority interest in the Sangomar block to Woodside Energy, another Australian firm.

Fugro Ghana begins survey of Pecan oilfield

2 June 2021

Fugro Ghana has reportedly begun carrying out geophysical and geotechnical (G&G) survey work at the Pecan oilfield under a contract with Aker Energy Ghana.

Eni set to begin exploration drilling in Lamu Basin in Q4-2021

2 June 2021

Italy’s Eni is reportedly gearing up to launch an exploration drilling programme offshore Kenya later this year.

UNOC committed to making FID on refinery project in 2022

2 June 2021

Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC) has reiterated its commitment to making a final investment decision (FID) on the construction of a 60,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery next year.

Tlou Energy to develop green and blue “hydrogen strategy” for Lesedi GTP project

2 June 2021

Australia’s Tlou Energy hopes that its Lesedi gas-to-power (GTP) project in Botswana will serve as a springboard for blue and green hydrogen production.

ExxonMobil reportedly planning to exit DW/CTP project

2 June 2021

US-based ExxonMobil has reportedly decided to exit the Deepwater Cape Three Points (DW/CTP) project offshore Ghana.

Afroil: Tlou Energy to develop “hydrogen strategy” for GTP project

1 June 2021

Australia’s Tlou Energy hopes that its Lesedi gas-to-power (GTP) project in Botswana will serve as a springboard for blue and green hydrogen production.