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Earlier reports by OilNews Kenya that the Tarach-1 well in Block 11A was disappointing have now been confirmed with the commissioner for petroleum Martin Heya at the Ministry of Energy … Read More
Stakeholders in the oil and gas sector have today engaged the senate energy committee on the Local Content Bill 2016 to dissect and adequately debate the proposed provisions of the … Read More
The Geothermal Development Corporation (GDC) Board of Directors has re-organized senior management positions to enhance efficiency and service delivery. With effect from 20th August 2016, the GDC Board of Directors … Read More
Uganda’s minister for energy and minerals Eng Irene Muloni, has issued 8 production licences to Tullow and Total E&P. Muloni re-echoed the need to fast track the production which she … Read More
By Peter Brink With the oil & gas and commodity prices low, companies are forced to operate leaner and reduce both capital and operational costs. All aspects of operations are … Read More
Oil exploration in Wajir has been paralyzed for about a week after equipment being utilized in the ongoing 2D seismic acquisition was vandalized as the local community blamed Simba Energy … Read More
Power Africa has announced a new partnership arrangement with the Government of Japan focused on reducing energy poverty and increasing access to sustainable energy in sub-Saharan Africa. The Memorandum of … Read More
A master plan for the development of the petrochemical industrial park in Hoima, Uganda is expected to be completed by February 2017 according to the country’s Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana … Read More
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) and National Oil Corporation of Kenya have entered into an agreement to offer joint oil and gas drilling services in Kenya and the region the … Read More
Essel Group Middle East a joint venture partner in Kenya’s Block 2A has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new skid mounted drilling rig as … Read More
