ZIMBABWE: Mukuyu-1 and sidetrack final well results and Exalo Rig 202 secured for further 12 months

Since the last update, the drill string was rigged up to conduct fishing operations to attempt to retrieve the wireline formation testing tool. The drill string with the overshot was … Read More

TANZANIA: Increased Upstream Activity Expected Onshore in 2023

Tanzania is expected to see increased upstream activity in 2023 in all aspects including seismic, exploration drilling, development and production buoyed by improved oil prices and goodwill from the country’s … Read More

ZIMBABWE: Mukuyu-1 STI Continues to Witness Multiple Downhole Failures

Invictus Energy continues to report challenges in completing the Mukuyu-1 side track well with the recent report indicating that the wireline cable became lodged against the wellbore, during the wireline … Read More

Somaliland Defends Issuance of Exploration Licences In an Increasing War of Words With Somalia

The people’s republic of Somaliland has defended exploration licenses issued to international oil corporations including Genel Energy following a statement terming issuance of PSCs to international investors as illegal. In … Read More

SOMALIA: Federal Government Declares Genel Energy Operations in Somaliland Illegal

Somalia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has condemned Genel Energy’s activities in the autonomous region of Somaliland terming them as illegal. According to s statement by the ministry warns  … Read More

EGYPT: EGAS Announces 2022 International Bid Round for Petroleum Exploration & Exploitation

The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has invited oil and companies specialized in exploration and exploitation to participate in the Egyptian International 2022 vid round which includes twelve open … Read More