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Hunting Strengthens Growth Plans with Key Appointment

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Hunting Energy Services Ltd. (Hunting) has announced a key appointment for its well intervention rental division as it continues to grow and expand into new markets.

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Enang, Energy Guru Counsels on Energy Transition

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Renowned energy expert Dr. Wisdom Patrick Enang has warned that a sudden alteration in the global energy mix could potentially destabilize the global economy

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Newmont, Others Targets More Gold from Ghana

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Ghana has also seen high-profile mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

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Cameroon Signs MoU with Savannah for 75 MW Power Project

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Savannah Energy PLC has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Government of Cameroon for the 75 MW Bini a Warak Hydroelectric Project.

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RWE and Northland Power choose Havfram Wind to transport turbines for Nordseecluster

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RWE (51%) and Northland Power (49%) are making progress on the deployment of their joint offshore wind project Nordseecluster.

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Eni Puts Energy in Motion with Walk the Talk

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Eni presents the Walk the Talk - Energy in motion installation today at the Brera Botanical Garden in April, in Milan.

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Technology Crucial to Hydrogen Boom

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As the world races to end emissions to avert cataclysmic effects of climate change, there is need to tread cautiously to avoid past mistakes that led to the troubling times we are in, say analysts.

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Nigeria: Will Tinubu Remove Petrol Subsidy as Promised?

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President-elect Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu prior to his election promised to remove the money guzzling social intervention programme of subsidizing petrol as soon as he takes over the reins of power.

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Stark Energy Limited Delivers HighQuality ELEFLEX ZVA Nozzles and Safety breakaways to Richmorgan Engineering for Fuel Dispensing Stations in Ghana

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Stark Energy Limited is delighted to announce the successful delivery of its high-quality ZVA nozzles and Safety breakaways from ELAFLEX to Richmorgan Engineering for use at Total Energies

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Ghana Can Get 50MMscf/d More Gas from OCTP

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The Eni-operated OCTP Block in Ghana could supply additional 50 MMscf/d of natural gas to Ghana if the parties to the deal could find ways to improve gas deliveries

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Gabon Promotes Gas for Export and Domestic Use

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Gabon’s decades of over reliance on crude oil for foreign exchange earnings is on the threshold of a major shift, as the government is hoping to exploit more gas for export and domestic utilization

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Engineers Without Borders International Launches Strategic Partnership with Bentley Systems

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Engineers Without Borders International has announced a strategic partnership with infrastructure engineering software company, Bentley Systems.

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Angola Seeks to Expand Oil Production

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Angola, Africa’s second largest oil producer, expects production to increase in 2024 following recent private sector investments in the sector

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MINING WITH WOMEN

By Georgette Barnes Sekyi-addo

“Who is a woman in mining?” Broadly speaking, there are about five (5) general categories of Women in Mining (WIM).

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Bullish Demand Drives Global Oil Market

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Global demand for crude oil is unlikely to wane in the coming years contrary to predictions of a gloomy future for the industry, due to the emergence of more eco-friendly alternatives in green energies and renewables

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SNPC Lays First Stone of Tchiminzi School Complex to Mark 25th Anniversary

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The Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) laid the first stone of the Tchiminzi school complex 100 kilometers south of Pointe Noire and launched a celebration of several weeks on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

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Drilling Systems announces key contract win with PETRONAS

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The world’s leading provider of advanced drilling simulation technology, Drilling Systems, part of 3t Energy Group

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Aquaterra Energy expands riser and connector portfolio with CCS system

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Aquaterra Energy, a leader in global offshore energy engineering solutions

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TULLOW SIGNS ASSET SWAP AGREEMENT WITH PERENCO, GABON

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Tullow Oil Gabon has signed an asset swap agreement with Perenco Oil and Gas Gabon.

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DNV, Egyptian General Petroleum Sign MoU to Support Sustainability Programme

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DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, strengthened its commitment to tackling climate change through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) made with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) to support their effort

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BISN SETS NEW RECORD FOR LARGEST BISMUTH PLUG

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BiSN, a leading supplier of downhole sealing solutions and technology to the global oil and gas industry

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Sierra Leone’s PDSL Opens Data Room in London

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Sierra Leone’s bid team is currently hosting private meetings with investors in London to give a full overview of the huge offshore oil and gas opportunities available in the West African nation.

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Congo Sees Great Prospects in 30 Oil Blocks on Offer

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Democratic Republic of Congo is looking to attract substantial new oil and gas investments with the re-launch of 27 oil blocks and three gas blocks located in five basins across the resource-rich African nation.

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ExxonMobil Returns to Liberia

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Oil giant ExxonMobil hopes to acquire four offshore blocks in Liberia in a surprise move that has ignited hopes that the American firm may be considering a return to some promising oil and gas assets in West Africa.

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Why GNPC’S Explorco Should Be in the Driving Seat

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State-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and its investment and exploration unit

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DEEP-WATER CAPE THREE POINTS (DWCTP) BLOCK INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

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GOIL Upstream Limited (previously GOIL Offshore Ghana Limited (GOGL)) was incorporated by GOIL PLC as a wholly owned subsidiary,

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In case you missed it



Drilling Begins at Hibiscus Offshore Gabon

Production drilling at the Hibiscus Ruche Phase 1 development commenced in early January with first oil expected in March 2023, in line with scheduled work plan.

Sierra Leone Extends 5th Offshore Licensing Round

For the second time since its commencement, the government of Sierra Leone has extended its 5th Offshore Licensing Rounds. The postponement is by seven months.

FPSO for Greater Tortue LNG Project Sets Sail

After approximately three and half years of construction and a series of sea trials in Qidong, China, the floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel for the Greater Tortue

Somaliland Makes First Oil Discovery

Self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland has confirmed an oil discovery in the territory, two weeks after Mogadishu warned oil companies against exploration in Somaliland without authorization, saying it was undermining its sovereignty.

Making a Case for a Gas Master Plan in Ghana

A well-considered and well-articulated gas master plan could just be the rudder that could sail Ghana’s nascent gas sector into more certain waters and drive the much needed investment, an oil and gas executive in the West African nation has advocated.

Gas and Minerals Propel Tanzania’s Economic Growth

Far from the grim overall economic outlook for the continent in 2023, Tanzania is projected to see significant economic growth this fiscal year. The main economic drivers will be oil, gas and mining sectors.

Demus E&P Seeks Investor for Promising Liberian Harper Basin License

Liberia’s leading independent exploration and production firm Demus E&P says it is seeking international partners to invest in one of the country’s most exciting oil blocks in its quest to jumpstart the West African nation’s production.

Ghana Advances Petroleum Hub Plans

Ghana is working to become one of Africa’s leading cost-effective locations for the processing of crude oil and raw natural gas into petroleum and petrochemical products for third parties and for export. Petroleum Hub Development Corporation’s

Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana Battle for “Energy Hub”

Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana have launched ambitious projects and made bold statements in their bids to become West Africa’s next “energy hub”. These efforts, however, are a long way from unseating dominant Nigeria.

Africa Set for Drilling Boom in 2023

The surge in exploration activities witnessed this year in parts of the continent is expected to persist in 2023,

Report: Expect A Return Of $100 Oil In 2023

A new report from Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR) warns of a return to $100

Ghana Starts Paying for Jubilee Gas in January

After years of enjoying free natural gas from the offshore Jubilee field, Ghana is to start

Yinson To Supply Agogo FPSO Offshore Angola

Yinson subsidiary Yinson Azalea Production Pte has entered an agreement with Eni

GNPCs Explorco Could be the Game Changer for Ghana

State-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is confident its

Tullow to Drill Four New Wells at Jubilee

Tullow oil says it intends to drill four new wells at the Jubilee field: work will

How Direct Linkages Can Drive Down Fuel Prices in Ghana

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Chamber of Petroleum, Mr. Duncan Amoah

Stark Energy Board Appoints Ing. Dr. Papa Benin as Managing Director

The Board of Directors of Stark Energy Limited has appointed Ing. Dr. Papa Benin

GNPC Boss Seeks Listing of African NOCs

African oil and gas exploration and production firms need to increase their