UNOC, CNOOC Sign Oil Exploration Deal
The Uganda National Oil Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese explorer CNOOC that will allow them to together conduct oil exploration and development in the Albertine Graben. … Read More
Farm-in Negotiations Between FAR Ltd & Milio International Collapse
Kenya’s Block 6 operator Australia’s FAR Ltd has said it has terminated farm-in negotiations with regards to Block L6 due to the enduring land issues that have stopped land access … Read More
Tanzania Chikumbi 1 Well Drilling Nears As Rig Bids Tendering Complete
The tendering process for a rig to drill Chikumbi-1 (CH-1) is now complete according to Aminex with the company having received numerous bids. These bids are being evaluated on their technical and … Read More
The Early Oil Pilot Scheme: A Litmus Test of Kenya’s Oil Governance – Oxfam
Amid much pomp and fanfare, President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the Early Oil Pilot Scheme (EOPS) on the 3rd of June in Turkana. The Scheme entails the transportation of stored crude … Read More
Africa Oil Relinquishes Kenya’s Block 9
Block 9 operator Africa Oil has submitted a notice to the Government of Kenya relinquishing its interest in the block leaving Delonex as the only partner after acquiring Marathon Oil’s equity. The two … Read More
Mozambique Approves PSCs Awarded During the 5th Competitive Bidding Round
The Mozambique’s government has approved exploration contracts to various international companies awarded blocks during the 5th Competitive Bidding Round in 2015 after four years of delays. The companies which include: N-Exploration (100% Rosneft subsidiary) … Read More
Mainport Group Acquires Approvals In Kenya, Uganda and Mozambique For Inspection of Rigsite Lifting Equipment & Training Services
Mainport, the UK Training and Inspection Group, has recently achieved further certifications for their services provided to the East African Oil and Gas sector. The Group has regional companies operating … Read More
Unique Group offers Diving & Industrial Gas supply for the African offshore market, from its base in Cape Town
Unique Group has extended its offering to include diving & industrial gas supply for the African offshore market from its base in Cape Town, South Africa. The extension of capabilities … Read More
EIA’s International Energy Outlook 2018 focuses on uncertainty in economic projections for China, India, and Africa
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released International Energy Outlook 2018 (IEO2018) today, which focuses on how different macroeconomic conditions and growth patterns might affect international energy markets in three key regions … Read More
Saipem Awarded Front End Engineering Design (FEED) For Uganda Refinery
Saipem has been awarded a new contract for Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for a new refinery in Hoima. Uganda recently awarded to the Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium following the … Read More