Oil sector to employ over 100,000 Ugandans in 3 years
About 100,000 jobs will be generated in the oil sector in Uganda in 3 years as the country evolves from exploration and appraisal to development and production. This is according … Read More
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KOGA to use workshops to alert government on operating challenges
The Kenya Oil and Gas association will in the coming months sit with government in workshops to enhance the understanding of operator challenges in the country. Through greater understanding the … Read More
Shandong Kerui Petroleum eyes the Kenya
China’s Kerui Group which specializes in trading, oil exploration development and renowned as the key manufacturer and supplier of heavy duty equipment extensively used in petroleum exploration and delivery is … Read More
Oyster oil and gas to start drilling in Djibouti and Madagascar in 2015
Oyster oil and gas will begin drilling in Djibouti and Madagascar in 2015 the first wells by the company since its formation in 2010. The company that has four … Read More
Eastern Africa Oil,Gas/ LNG& Energy Conference starts in Nairobi
The conference and summit brings together stakeholders in the oil and gas industry including government, African National Oil companies, Licensing agencies, foreign state national players and the supporting service industry. … Read More
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hamper Pathway to Inclusive Green Economy – UNEP
Fossil fuel subsidies are contributing to fiscal instability and undermining governments’ efforts to combat serious economic and environmental challenges, such as climate change, and the transition to an inclusive green … Read More
Ophir Energy confirms it approached Premier Oil for merger
The Ophir Energy board has released a statement confirming that it recently made an approach to the board of Premier Oil with the aim of merging the two companies. According … Read More
Ophir Energy in bid to buy Premier Oil
Source: The Sunday Times Ophir Energy is said to have approached Premier Oil with two secret bids to create a 5 billion combined oil exploration group, The Sunday Times reports … Read More
East Africa Oil and Gas expo 2014 kicks off in Nairobi
The East Africa Oil and Gas international trade fair has kicked off in Nairobi bringing together exhibitors including leading oil, gas and petroleum companies as well as assisting service players … Read More
Report claims human right abuses in East Africa ahead of Oil,Gas production
In the paper dubbed Steep Rise in Allegations of Human Rights Abuse as Boom in Investment Brings Hope of Prosperity – Business and Human Rights in Eastern Africa: A Regional … Read More