Tullow Oil To Focus on Seismic Surveys in 2017 As Exploration Expenditure Drop

Following the earlier announced cut in exploration costs by Tullow oil the explorer has said it will focus on seismic surveying, processing and interpretation, high-grading and progressing leads to drill … Read More

Lobby Groups in Uganda Push For More Transparency in Oil Sector

Three lobbying groups namely Global Rights Alert, ActionAid Uganda and Transparency International have kick started an online petition to push for transparency from the Uganda government and international oil companies. … Read More

MaryJane Mwangi Takes Over At Kenya’s National Oil Corporation as CEO is Suspended

The board of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) has appointed in acting capacity MaryJane Mwangi  General Manager, Downstream Operations as the new CEO after Sumayya Athmani was sent … Read More

Sasol obtains approval for Mozambique Field Development Plan

Sasol has obtained approval from the Mozambique Council of Ministers for its field development plan (FDP) that will see further hydrocarbon resources developed to support Southern Africa growth. To be … Read More

Kiliwani North 1 Well Set for production starting mid-February

Aminex has informed its shareholders the Tanzanian Petroleum Development Corporation has advised Kiliwani North-1 well could start production in mid February and is currently undergoing final well integrity testing prior … Read More

Kenya’s Block L6 JV partners FAR, PanContinental Oil & Gas Clash Over Cash Calls

Kenya’s Block L6 operator Australia’s Far has said it issued a default notice to it’s partner in the L6 Joint Venture (Pancontinental Oil and Gas) for continued failure to pay … Read More