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UTM Offshore and partners to construct floating LNG plant in Nigeria
Julius Rone, the chief executive, revealed in a meeting with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Abuja that their project's goal is to produce 1.5mn tonnes per year of LNG for international trade.
Searcher wraps up 3D seismic acquisition campaign in Orange basin offshore Namibia
UK-based Searcher has successfully completed a multi-phase, multi-client 3D seismic data acquisition campaign in the Orange basin offshore Namibia.
Ghana gives approval for Pecan FPSO plan
Ghana has given approval for the Plan of Development for the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Point (DWT/CTP) block, which includes the Pecan field, according to the project operator Pecan Energies.
Predator Oil & Gas starts drilling fourth well in Morocco’s Moulouya Fan field
The drilling operations to the depth of 350m have been proceeding as planned, with costs remaining within the company’s initial estimates, Predator said in a statement, noting that it will evaluate the six targets previously identified.
OPEC+ members plan deeper cuts ahead of meeting
The two top oil producers in OPEC+, Saudi Arabia and Russia, have announced plans to prolong or make additional supply cuts in August as they seek to boost the price of crude.
Uganda seeks new investors for $4.5bn oil refinery after deal with US-led consortium AGEC expires
Libya’s army leader Haftar warns of military action if oil revenues not distributed fairly
Namibia won’t offer oil and gas blocks in licensing rounds, petroleum commissioner says
Maggy Shino, the petroleum commissioner of Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, says her country is not planning to alter the existing licensing structure for oil and gas projects.
Uganda will seek new investors for refinery project
Uganda is looking for new partners to build a planned $4.5bn refinery to process oil from fields near Lake Albert, following the expiration of its agreement with the AGEC consortium.
Eastern Libya threatens oil blockade
Authorities in Eastern Libya have threatened to stop oil exports, citing concerns over the use of energy revenue by the Tripoli government. Authorities accused Tripoli of wasting billions of dollars without providing and significant services.
Nigerian pipeline security contractor discovers nine illegal refineries in Bayelsa
Nigeria’s federal government says nine illegal oil-refining facilities have been discovered across three communities in Bayelsa State.
China’s Wison begins construction of Eni’s Congo floating LNG unit
Chinese shipyard Wison Heavy Industry has begun the fabrication of topsides for Eni’s floating LNG unit, which will be deployed offshore the Republic of Congo, Offshore Energy reported on July 4.
Eni kick-starts consultations for environmental approval for floating LNG project in Mozambique
Algeria keeps its 48,000 bpd oil production cut until December 2024
The decision came following a meeting for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) earlier on Sunday in Vienna.
Ghana fuel tanker drivers suspend strike as government pledges to meet road safety demands
Natural gas to play critical role in just energy transitions for African countries, AEC chairman says
Ugandan oil coming under more pressure
NGOs file a new lawsuit against TotalEnergies over LADP in the French court system, while environmental activists vandalise the company’s London offices.
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