Pate 2 Well Drilling On Schedule to Reach Total Depth in Mid October
The Ongoing drilling of the Pate 2 well in Lamu’s Pate Island in Block L4 is continuing as scheduled according to Zarara Oil and Gas country manager Peter Nduru with … Read More
Swala Lifts Force Majeure On Kilosa-Kilombero
Swala Oil & Gas (Tanzania) plc has lifted the Force Majeure over the Kilosa-Kilombero licence announced to the market on the 23rd April 2018. According to Swala the Company has … Read More
Madagascar Announces the 2018-19 Licensing Round
OMNIS, in partnership with TGS and BGP, announce a licensing round in Madagascar, to be launched at Africa Oil Week, 5-9th November 2018. Exploration in Madagascar began in the early 20th century … Read More
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
