Shelf Drilling’s Jack-Up Rig Secures Contract in Nigeria
2024-12-03
The contract is scheduled to begin in December 2024.
Rig Market Consolidation: What Recent Mergers Mean for Africa’s Offshore Drilling Industry
2024-10-31
The growing trend of rig market consolidation will be explored at the 2025 Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, highlighting the anticipated role of deepwater production growth in Africa’s energy security.
Republic of Congo to Launch Inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum at African Energy Week
2024-10-30
A press conference announcing the Congo Energy & Investment Forum – set for March 2025 in Brazzaville – will take place during African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy, highlighting the Republic of Congo’s dynamic energy investment landscape.
Eni, bp Resume Drilling Onshore Libya
2024-10-29
Energy majors Eni and bp have resumed onshore exploration activities in Libya.
BW Energy, Panoro Complete Drilling Campaign in Gabon
2024-10-25
BW Energy holds a 73.5% interest in the Dussafu Marin Permit offshore Gabon, while Panoro Energy holds a 17.5% participating interest.
China’s Cogo to Invest $150M in Oil Drilling Activities in Congo
2024-10-15
The company will drill four wells in the Conkouati-Koui and Nanga III fields with drilling set to start immediately.
Congo Talks Gas Code, Angola Relations Ahead of Energy Forum in 2025
2024-10-02
A fireside chat during the Angola Oil & Gas conference delved into the exploration opportunities in the Republic of Congo.
Libya’s Ghadames Basin: Eni to Launch Onshore Drilling in 2025
2024-09-23
Italian energy major Eni confirmed plans to start exploration drilling in the onshore Ghadames Basin next month, as well as the offshore Sirte Basin in 2025.
ADES Acquires Two Jack-Ups from Vantage Drilling
2024-09-10
The Soehanah and Topaz Driller jack-up rigs will be divested to ADES International Holding in a $190-million transaction.
Algeria and Libya Strengthen Energy Ties with Drilling and Training Partnership
2024-07-31
ENTP, a Sonatrach subsidiary, will provide drilling and workover rigs, along with maintenance and training services to NWD, a subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation.
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Nigeria
Shelf Drilling’s Jack-Up Rig Secures Contract in Nigeria
The contract is scheduled to begin in December 2024.
Rig Market Consolidation: What Recent Mergers Mean for Africa’s Offshore Drilling Industry
The growing trend of rig market consolidation will be explored at the 2025 Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, highlighting the anticipated role of deepwater production growth in Africa’s energy security.
Republic of Congo to Launch Inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum at African Energy Week
A press conference announcing the Congo Energy & Investment Forum – set for March 2025 in Brazzaville – will take place during African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy, highlighting the Republic of Congo’s dynamic energy investment landscape.
Libya
Eni, bp Resume Drilling Onshore Libya
Energy majors Eni and bp have resumed onshore exploration activities in Libya.
Gabon
BW Energy, Panoro Complete Drilling Campaign in Gabon
BW Energy holds a 73.5% interest in the Dussafu Marin Permit offshore Gabon, while Panoro Energy holds a 17.5% participating interest.
China’s Cogo to Invest $150M in Oil Drilling Activities in Congo
The company will drill four wells in the Conkouati-Koui and Nanga III fields with drilling set to start immediately.
Angola Oil & Gas 2024
Congo Talks Gas Code, Angola Relations Ahead of Energy Forum in 2025
A fireside chat during the Angola Oil & Gas conference delved into the exploration opportunities in the Republic of Congo.
Italy
Libya’s Ghadames Basin: Eni to Launch Onshore Drilling in 2025
Italian energy major Eni confirmed plans to start exploration drilling in the onshore Ghadames Basin next month, as well as the offshore Sirte Basin in 2025.
ADES Acquires Two Jack-Ups from Vantage Drilling
The Soehanah and Topaz Driller jack-up rigs will be divested to ADES International Holding in a $190-million transaction.
Algeria and Libya Strengthen Energy Ties with Drilling and Training Partnership
ENTP, a Sonatrach subsidiary, will provide drilling and workover rigs, along with maintenance and training services to NWD, a subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation.