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Kosmos Energy describes pandemic’s impact on African projects
US-based Kosmos Energy has reported that the coronavirus outbreak had a limited effect on its operational performance in Africa during the first quarter of 2020.
Two Rosgeologiya subsidiaries to carry out exploration contract in Equatorial Guinea
Two state-controlled Russian companies have agreed to conduct an onshore exploration project in Equatorial Guinea.
Angolan aircraft operator signs three-year contract with ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil has awarded a three-year contract to Bestfly, an Angolan aircraft operator.
PetroNor, Senegalese government suspend dispute over two offshore blocks
Oslo-listed PetroNor and the government of Senegal have agreed to suspend arbitration of a dispute concerning two offshore blocks, Senegal Offshore Sud Profond (SOSP) and Rufisque Offshore Profond (ROP).
Nigeria not overcoming weak oil demand with price cuts
Nigeria is reportedly still struggling to reduce its backlog of unsold crude oil cargoes, and it may continue to do so despite its latest round of price cuts.
Tanzania says work on EACOP could begin next April
Construction work on the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) may begin in April of next year, according to Tanzanian Energy Minister Medard Kalemani.
Ghana instructs Eni, Springfield E&P to unitise Sankofa and Afina fields
Ghana’s government has instructed Italy’s Eni and Springfield E&P, a local company, to team up to develop two adjacent offshore licence areas.
Local content still a matter of concern, despite crude market meltdown
Equatorial Guinea and Uganda are both trying to prepare local contractors for the next oil boom.
Zimbabwe, Invictus hope to sign PSA on Cabora Bassa project soon
Zimbabwe’s government has said it expects to conclude negotiations with Australia’s Invictus Energy on a production-sharing agreement (PSA) for the Cabora Bassa project in the near future.
W-Industries wins subsea support services contract for Mozambique LNG project
France’s Total has chosen Texas-based W-Industries as its contractor for subsea support services related to the non-downstream components of the $20bn Mozambique LNG project.
Nigeria’s Seplat Petroleum reports oil output up, revenues down in Q1-2020
Seplat Petroleum says its production rose while revenues declined in Q1-2020.
Nigeria not likely to change benchmark oil price for 2020 budget
Nigeria’s government is reportedly satisfied with a benchmark oil price of $30 per barrel for its 2020 budget, even though world crude markets remain weak.
FAR looking to sell its minority stake in Sangomar
Australia’s FAR Ltd said last week that it had decided to sell all or part of its minority stake in RSSD, the joint venture set up to develop the Sangomar block offshore Senegal, owing to difficulty in securing financing.
Rwandan fuel importers seek tax break for excess supplies
The Rwanda Association of Petroleum Products Importers (RWAPI) is reportedly pressing the government to help its members transfer excess fuel supplies to privately owned storage depots.
Ethiopia commissions gas processing study
Nigeria incurs further refining losses in Jan
Sonangol strikes deal on use of Pumangol fuel storage facility
Angola’s national oil company (NOC) Sonangol is working with Pumangol, its joint venture with the Singapore-based commodities trader Trafigura, to establish a national petroleum product reserve.
Low oil prices pose steep risks for Algeria
Low oil prices may trigger another wave of protests in Algeria once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted.
Republic of Congo set to export oil in excess of OPEC+ quotas
The Republic of Congo looks set to export more oil than expected in May and June.
NNPC releases updated OSP list, continues mooting plans for production cuts
NNPC has published an updated list of its official selling prices (OSPs) for crude oil, following a delay.
Botswana keen to ensure fuel and energy supplies during lockdown
Botswana’s government has pledged to ensure adequate supplies of fuel and energy to the population during the lockdown imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Equatorial Guinea, Marathon choose Vfuels for modular refinery study
The government of Equatorial Guinea and Marathon Oil (US) have chosen a contractor for a study of plans to construct a modular oil refinery.
Tullow agrees to sell Ugandan assets to Total for $575mn
Tullow Oil (UK/Ireland) revealed last week that it had arranged to sell its assets in Uganda to Total (France).
Ghanaian expert says low prices could lead to cuts in oil production
Ghana’s Institute of Energy Security (IES) has warned that sinking oil prices may force the company to reduce crude output.
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