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Energean and Shell Collaborate on Offshore CCS Study in Egypt

Feb 16, 2023

Oil and gas companies Energean and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a decarbonization solution in Egypt involving Shell's LNG plant and Energean's offshore CO2 storage. The proposed partnership is addressing a major CCS feasibility challenge…

Capricorn Energy Cancels Merger with NewMed Energy Following Shareholder Pressure

Feb 15, 2023

British oil and gas producer Capricorn Energy on Wednesday pulled the plug on its planned merger with Israeli gas group NewMed Energy after months of shareholder pressure that also toppled Capricorn's leadership.Activist investor Palliser and…

Tullow Oil's Ghana Unit Files for Arbitration on Tax Dispute

Feb 14, 2023

Tullow Oil said on Tuesday its Ghana unit filed for arbitration in London over two tax assessments the West Africa-focused oil producer received from local authorities.The tax assessments Tullow disputes amount to $387 million relating to a period from 2010 to 2020…

India's ONGC Videsh Eyes Oil, Gas 'hot spots' in Africa, Latin America

Feb 08, 2023

ONGC Videsh (OVL) Ltd, the overseas exploration arm of India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp, is looking for exploration and production investment opportunities in Africa and Latin America, such as in Ghana and Surinam, managing director Rajarshi Gupta said…

Offshore Drilling Rig Completes Recertification, Ready for Nigeria Contract

Jan 30, 2023

Offshore drilling firm Dolphin Drilling said Monday that its offshore drilling rig Blackford Dolphin had completed a five-year recertification and 'is soon ready' to start its 12-month drilling contract with General Hydrocarbons Limited.The…

Russian Antarctic Vessel Docks in South Africa as Green Groups Protest

Jan 29, 2023

A Russian research vessel which has been prospecting for oil and natural gas in the Antarctic docked in South Africa on Saturday following protests by green campaigners who say its operations in the region violate a treaty banning mineral exploration…

Eni Pens $8B Libya Offshore Gas Deal

Jan 29, 2023

Italian energy company Eni and Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed an $8 billion gas production deal on Saturday aimed at boosting energy supplies to Europe despite the insecurity and political chaos in the North African country. The deal…

Reuters: Equinor Launches Sale of Stake in Nigeria Offshore Oilfield

Jan 26, 2023

Norway's Equinor  has launched the sale of its stake in an offshore Nigerian oilfield, joining a retreat by Western energy firms from the West African country as they focus on newer and more profitable operations, three industry sources said…

Libya to Sign Offshore Gas Deals with Italy's Eni, NOC's Bengdara Says

Jan 26, 2023

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) will sign offshore gas exploration and production deals with Italy's Eni on Saturday, NOC head Farhat Bengdara told a television channel. The deal would require $8 billion to produce up to 850 million cubic feet a day of gas from the Mediterranean…

TotalEnergies' Dalia Oilfield in Angola to start 35-day Maintenance in Feb.

Jan 24, 2023

TotalEnergies' offshore oilfield Dalia in Angola will undergo planned maintenance for about 35 days starting Feb. 20, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.The company added that the maintenance will include inspections of equipment, subsea lines and works relating to flare tips…

VIDEO: FPSO for Major LNG Project in W. Africa Leaves Chinese Shipyard

Jan 23, 2023

The FPSO built for the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project has set sail towards the project site off the coasts of Mauritania and Senegal.The FPSO departed the Cosco shipyard in Qidong, China, on Friday…

CHC to Sell Offshore Helicopter Services UK to S. Africa-based Ultimate Aviation

Jan 18, 2023

Offshore transport firm CHC Helicopter Group (CHC), has agreed to sell Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS UK) to Ultimate Aviation Group, a South African headquartered international aviation business for an undisclosed fee.CHC is selling OHS…

Shell Books Stena Forth Drillship for Exploration Project Offshore Egypt

Jan 16, 2023

Offshore drilling company Stena Drilling has signed a contract with Shell for the use of the Stena Forth drillship in Egypt.The contract was signed with Shell's subsidiaries, BG Delta Limited and BG International Limited.The Stena Forth is expected to start operating for Shell in 2023…

NewMed Pressing Ahead with Capricorn Merger Ahead of Feb. 1 Vote

Jan 16, 2023

Israel's NewMed Energy LP said on Sunday it was making final arrangements for a merger with UK-based Capricorn Energy, whose shareholders will vote on whether to approve the deal on Feb. 1. Capricorn's shareholder ballot is due the same day…

BW Offshore's Abo FPSO Gets to Stay with Eni in Nigeria Until March End

Jan 13, 2023

FPSO leasing firm BW Offshore has signed another short-term extension for Abo FPSO offshore Nigeria.The contract extension is with Nigerian Agip Exploration Ltd, a subsidiary of the Italian oil firm Eni. The extension runs until March 31, 2023…

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