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January 02, 2025
Kosmos Energy notes the announcement from bp plc (operator) that first gas production has been achieved at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
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January 02, 2025
Vantage Drilling announced the creation of TEVA Ship Charter LLC (TEVA), a new JV entity with TotalEnergies. Under terms of the agreement, Vantage will operate the Tungsten Explorer for a ten-year term with the option to extend.
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January 01, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Senegal’s economic growth rate surged to a record in the third quarter as the West African nation began exporting oil, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a 9.3% expansion next year.
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January 01, 2025
(Bloomberg) – BP Plc’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project started producing gas from offshore fields in Senegal and Mauritania, and both countries expect deliveries soon in a boost to economic growth.
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December 31, 2024
Sintana Energy announced that the PEL 83 Joint Venture has successfully drilled and logged the Mopane-2A well in the heart of Namibia’s Orange Basin. The blocks are governed by Petroleum Exploration License 83 (PEL 83) which is operated by a subsidiary of Galp Energia of Portugal.
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December 31, 2024
Eni has kicked off Phase 2 of the Baleine field, offshore Ivory Coast. Said to be the largest discovery in the country and the first net-zero emission upstream project, production is poised to reach 60,000 bopd and 70 million cubic feet of associated gas.
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December 31, 2024
Sinopec has released the first sustainability report published by a Chinese company in Algeria, with the goal to establish a long-term, sustainable model and unity between oil and gas exploration, environmental protection and social progress.
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December 2024
The East African Ruvuma-Rufiji gas basin holds potential to address rising global LNG demand, with substantial reserves and key market proximity. However, Mozambique and Tanzania face ongoing security and regulatory challenges, which could delay LNG production, particularly with demand projected to rise through 2030.
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December 27, 2024
Golar LNG has acquired Seatrium’s and Black & Veatch’s minority ownership interests in the FLNG Hilli. The total consideration for the acquisitions is $90.2 million, of which $59.9m is in equity and $30.3 million is a pro-rata share in the existing FLNG Hilli debt facility.
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December 26, 2024
The Sanha Lean Gas Connection project – situated in Angola’s Benguela province – has achieved first gas production. The project is spearheaded by the Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, Chevron’s Angolan subsidiary.
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December 19, 2024
ABS has awarded Hanwha Ocean Approval in Principle (AIP) for its Pre-FEED Standard FPSO Design intended to create an asset optimized for deployment in the deep waters of West Africa.
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December 18, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Nigeria approved a $1.3 billion deal that would see a group of local companies buy Shell Plc’s onshore assets in Africa’s biggest crude producer.
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December 18, 2024
TechnipFMC has been awarded a substantial(1) contract by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited to supply Subsea 2.0® production systems for the Bonga North development in Nigeria.
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December 17, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Shell Plc’s subsidiary in Nigeria will begin oil and gas production offshore at the Bonga North floating facility by the end of the decade.
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December 13, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Kosmos Energy Ltd. and Tullow Oil Plc both acknowledged early merger talks on Thursday, following media speculation. Together, the companies would create an Africa-focused explorer with production exceeding 120,000 boed.
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December 13, 2024
(Bloomberg) -- Seplat Energy Plc will revive hundreds of idle Nigerian oil wells after completing its purchase of Exxon Mobil Corp.’s onshore oil and gas assets in the West African nation.
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December 13, 2024
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) announced its support of the decision to renew Haitham Al Ghais as the Secretary General of OPEC for a further three-year term, effective 1 August 2025.
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December 10, 2024
Borr Drilling Limited has announced its securement of a new contract commitment for its premium jackup rig "Norve" with a repeat customer in West Africa. This work is in direct continuation of the Marathon Oil contract and is estimated to commence in Q3 2025.
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December 09, 2024
The 2024 China-Africa Think Tank Energy Forum recently convened in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, where over 70 delegates discussed China-Africa collaboration in oil and gas, the energy transition and partnership opportunities.
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December 08, 2024
Equinor has commended Angola’s recent Incremental Production Decree as a landmark reform that enhances the country’s ability to attract oil and gas investments, while boosting production and driving economic growth.
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December 08, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Chappal Energies has completed the acquisition of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company, a unit of Norway-based Equinor ASA, in a deal that brings immediate production and cashflow benefits, Chappal says.
