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French earth data provider CGG to conduct seismic work offshore South Africa

Beleluane Gas Co. begins seeking owners engineer for delayed Mozambican LNG import project

BGC, the operator of a planned LNG import terminal in Mozambique, said late last week that it was seeking an owners engineer to supervise EPC activities for its project.

Ghana: Operator of DWT/CTP submits development plan shortly after Aker Energy's exit

Ghana: What’s left unsaid about Aker ASA’s exit from Pecan

Aker ASA's announcement on DWT/CTP fails to mention questions about Lukoil’s involvement in the project and Russia’s charm offensive in Africa.

AfrOil: Nigeria will use World Bank funding to eliminate gasoline subsidy

Giant South African carbon emitter Sasol to intensify its green ambitions, but critics are unconvinced

South Africa’s biggest polluter, Sasol, has recommitted to its net zero target by 2050, but indicated that its ability to meet the goal is dependent on profitability.

Nigeria takes step towards eliminating gasoline subsidies

World Bank assistance funding will help Nigeria move to end its gasoline subsidy.

Helium One secures rig in readiness for well drilling in Tanzanian project

$185bn investment planned for Nigeria's oil and gas industry in 2023

Algeria discovers six oil wells in Q1, says energy group Sonatrach

Six fresh oil discoveries have been made in Algeria in Q1 of this year in Amguid, Berkine and Ohanet regions, the state-owned energy firm Sonatrach said in a statement on April 12.

Floating LNG projects soar with $35bn worth of contracts to be awarded by 2027

Investment in floating liquefied natural gas production terminals is set to climb significantly in the next five years with $35bn in engineering, procurement and construction contracts expected to be doled out.

BW Energy announces first oil at Hibiscus/Ruche Phase 1 offshore Gabon

BW Energy (Norway) announced on April 10 that it had achieved first oil from the Hibiscus/Ruche Phase 1 development project at the Dussafu licence area offshore Gabon.

Tanker with Russian crude offloads in Ghana after six-weeks in limbo

CNOOC Ltd reportedly eyeing FLNG development plan for BCD-10 gas reserves offshore Gabon

CNOOC is reportedly considering using an FLNG vessel to monetise natural gas resources at Block BCD-10, located about 145 km offshore Gabon.

Nigeria's oil production down by 2% in March, first drop in six months

Kenya to build LPG bulk storage facility as part of introducing Open Tender System (OTS) for imports

Eni says FPSO for Baleine project is sailing from Dubai to Côte d'Ivoire

Italy’s Eni has confirmed that the Firenze FPSO vessel is en route to Baleine, the largest hydrocarbon field ever discovered in Côte d'Ivoire’s offshore zone.

Zimbabwe: Invictus raises funds for Mukuyu-2 appraisal drilling, Phase 2 exploration

Invictus Energy (Australia) has successfully raised funds for the next phase of its appraisal drilling and exploration programme in Zimbabwe through a private share placement.

AfrOil: QatarEnergy acquires 40% of C-10 block offshore Mauritania

BW Energy begins drilling first well at Hibiscus/Ruche development in Gabon

South Africa's IDC invests $900,000 in gas joint venture project with Afro Energy

How quickly will work on Rovuma LNG resume?

TotalEnergies’ caution on Mozambique LNG may signal that ExxonMobil’s Rovuma LNG will remain on hold for a while.

Sudan raises gasoline prices by 13% following monthly review

Global gas flaring drops 3% in 2022

The global oil and gas industry managed to reduce gas flaring by 3% last year to 139 bcm, from 144 bcm in the previous year, the World Bank reported on March 29 in its new Global Gas Flaring Report (GGFR), despite oil output rising by 5% to 80mn bpd.

South Africa avoids green activists at home by relying on fossil-based energy from abroad, expert says