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AfrOil: DRC raises number of blocks in licensing round to 30
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has increased the number of blocks included in an upcoming licensing round from 16 to 30, Minister of Hydrocarbons Didier Budimbu announced on July 18.
Cameroon launches bribery investigation into Glencore
Cameroon’s anti-corruption agency has begun an investigation into claims that mining company Glencore Plc paid bribes to officials at state-run companies in exchange for favours, an official has revealed.
Nigeria to continue with $3.5bn civil suit against Eni, Shell in Italian courts
Olabode Johnson, a lawyer for the Nigerian federal government, has said that Abuja will pursue civil claims against Shell (UK) and Eni (Italy) in the Italian court system over the acquisition of OPL 245.
DRC expands number of blocks in upcoming licensing round from 16 to 30
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has increased the number of blocks included in an upcoming licensing round from 16 to 30.
Nigeria launches NNPC as commercial entity
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari led a ceremony marking the launch of the country’s new state oil and gas concern, which will be known as Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd (NNPC Ltd), in Abuja on July 19.
TotalEnergies announces 25-year extension of Berkine PSC in Algeria
TotalEnergies (France) said on July 19 that Algerian authorities had agreed to extend the PSC covering Block 208 and Block 404a, two onshore sites in the Berkine basin.
Afentra to acquire INA’s stakes in Block 3/05, Block 3/05A offshore Angola
AIM-listed Afentra revealed on July 19 that it had arranged to acquire minority stakes in Block 3/05 and Block 3/05A, both located offshore Angola, from Croatia’s Industrija Nafte (INA).
ExxonMobil may opt for modular construction of Rovuma LNG plant, sources say
The US super-major ExxonMobil may opt to use modular construction techniques to build a natural gas liquefaction plant in Mozambique rather than proceed with a more conventional approach.
South Africa’s Impact Oil & Gas seeks to raise up to $60mn through open offer subscription
South Africa’s Impact Oil & Gas said on July 18 that it was seeking to raise up to $60mn by offering its existing shareholders a chance to acquire new ordinary shares through an open offer subscription.
South Africa makes draft fracking legislation available for public comment
South Africa’s government has made available for public comment new draft legislation covering the exploration and development of unconventional hydrocarbon resources.
Delayed crude deliveries force temporary closure of Natref, South Africa's last refinery
3t EnerMech to become exclusive provider of EICTB training services in Angola, Guyana
3t EnerMech has struck a deal with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) of the UK on providing specialised training services for oil and gas workers in Angola and Guyana.
SDX Energy provides update on gas discovery at MA-1X well in Egypt showing good flow rates
Rystad Energy reports on top five LNG projects in Africa
Rystad Energy report on top five LNG projects in Africa
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