Total E&P slashes jobs in Uganda
French exploration company Total is reported to have laid off 30 staff in its Ugandan operations as the company cuts cost amidst the tough economic situation facing many players in … Read More
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4th International Oil and Gas Exhibition opens in Nairobi
The 4th international oil and gas exhibitions has opened its doors at the Kenyatta International Conference Center bring together various players especially in the manufacturing of equipment and supply of … Read More
CAMAC Energy rebrands to Erin Energy Corporation
Sub-Sahara focused oil and gas exploration company CAMAC Energy has announced that it has changed its name to Erin Energy Corporation and will trade under the new ticker symbol “ERN” on both … Read More
CEPSA, ERHC identify drilling location in Kenya’s Block 11A
Spanish exploration company CEPSA and Houston based explorer ERHC have said that its exploration team has identified the Tarach-1 prospect as the drilling location for the first exploration well set … Read More
Tullow Oil sees 8,000 scholarships applications in Kenya
The just concluded Tullow Oil Group Scholarship Scheme applications that concluded on March 31st saw 8,000 applications from Kenya according to British Council who oversee the exercise. This is about … Read More
British Council holds first education UK oil and gas exhibition in Nairobi
The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations the British Council has today organized an exhibition bringing together over a dozen local and international education institutions, government officials as well … Read More
Solo Oil raises £2 million through share placement to fund UK, Tanzania Investments
Solo Oil has raised £2,000,000 gross proceeds through the issue of 363,636,364 new ordinary shares funds of which will be deployed as working capital in the Company’s active investments in … Read More
Exxon Mobil and Qatar Petroleum eye Anadarko’s Mozambique Assets
Rumors are rife that Exxon Mobil and Qatar Petroleum are eyeing Anadarko’s Mozambique assets in what is set to become another big acquisition after the major acquisition following that by … Read More
Nine Companies and Countries Commit to End the Practice of Routine Gas Flaring
Nine oil companies and nations including Royal Dutch Shell, Statoil, Norway and Gabon have committed, for the first time, to end the practice of routine gas flaring at oil production … Read More
Africa Oil appoints Tim Thomas as new Chief Operating Officer
Nick Walker who is currently Chief Operating Officer will be leaving the Company to join another Lundin Group Company, Lundin Petroleum AB. Nick’s role in Lundin Petroleum will be the … Read More