SIERRA LEONE: Wildcat Petroleum Obtains Reconnaissance Permit Agreement for 20 offshore blocks

Wildcat Petroleum has announced that after a process of engagement with the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) it has entered into a Reconnaissance Permit Agreement (Permit) over 20 offshore … Read More

Seychelles Announces Applications for 2 Blocks

PetroSeychelles has announced that it has received applications for Area A and Area B and is now inviting other interested parties wishing to submit competing applications for the two areas … Read More

Simba Energy to Commence 2D seismic in Kenya’s Block 2A in a fortnight

Kenya’s Block 2A operator Simba Energy has said it will commence the shooting of lines of 2D seismic in the next 7-12 days having already completed the necessary preparations. According … Read More

History Of Oil Exploration In Kenya (1950 To 2010)

1950’S – Oil exploration commenced 1960 to 1984 – 16 wells drilled mainly in the Lamu and Anza basins 1981- National Oil was incorporated in 1981 1984 GOK enacted new … Read More