Tuesday, March 25, 2025
ReconAfrica to accelerate drilling plan for Namibia exploration well- oil and gas 360

ReconAfrica to accelerate drilling plan for Namibia exploration well

(World Oil) – Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. continues to pursue activities relating to the drilling of Prospect I. To date, initial surveying activity has been completed, with debushing activities ongoing and demining activities set to be undertaken in the coming weeks. As a result of the progress to date, ReconAfrica has accelerated the spud date for Prospect I to Q2

Africa’s oil and gas investment to hit $43 billion in 2025- oil and gas 360

Africa’s oil and gas investment to hit $43 billion in 2025

(Oil Price) – Operators and developers are expected to spend a total of $43 billion on oil and gas projects in Africa this year, as established producers and newcomers see growing investments, the African Energy Chamber said in a new report. Longer term projections point to capital expenditure (capex) hitting a decade-high of $54 billion in 2030, thanks to fresh final investment

African national oil companies (NOCs) partnering with independents to drive E&P- oil and gas 360

African national oil companies (NOCs) partnering with independents to drive E&P

(World Oil) – Africa’s national oil companies (NOC) are moving beyond operating as state-representatives by transforming themselves into competitive upstream players. By strengthening their balance-sheets through partial privatization, transferring their regulatory roles to independent entities and acquiring more assets, NOCs are emerging as strong partners for foreign firms. Boosting production  Major oil producers in Africa are striving to boost production

Libya launches first oil exploration bid round in 17 years- oil and gas 360

Libya launches first oil exploration bid round in 17 years

(World Oil) – Libya’s oil and gas sector is set for a new era of growth and investment following the announcement of its first exploration bid round in 17 years. The Libyan government has officially launched the 2025 bid round for oil exploration, a long-anticipated move that marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to revitalize its energy industry.

VAALCO Energy acquires 70% interest in offshore West Africa exploration block- oil and gas 360

VAALCO Energy acquires 70% interest in offshore West Africa exploration block

(World Oil) – VAALCO Energy has farmed into the CI-705 block offshore Côte d’Ivoire. Vaalco will become operator of the block with a 70% working interest and a 100% paying interest though a commercial carry arrangement and is partnering with Ivory Coast Exploration Oil & Gas SAS and PETROCI. The CI-705 block is located in the prolific Tano basin and

Equatorial Guinea plans licensing round in 2025 to boost exploration, production- oil and gas 360

Equatorial Guinea plans licensing round in 2025 to boost exploration, production

(World Oil) – Equatorial Guinea is taking decisive steps to revitalize its upstream sector, with plans to launch a new licensing round in 2025 aimed at increasing exploration and production. With the global energy landscape evolving and production from mature fields declining, the promotion of new acreage is essential to ensuring long-term energy security and continued revenue generation for Equatorial

VAALCO Energy announces record production and sales volumes for 2024- oil and gas 360

VAALCO Energy announces record production and sales volumes for 2024

(World Oil) – VAALCO Energy, Inc. has provided an operational update that included record production and sales volumes for 2024. Highlights: Recorded full year 2024 sales volumes of 24,100 to 24,600 working interest (WI) barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed), at the midpoint of its guidance range of 23,500 to 25,100 WI boed; Full year 2024 sales volumes were

How a new Trump Administration could shape U.S.-Africa energy relations- oil and gas 360

How a new Trump Administration could shape U.S.-Africa energy relations

(World Oil) – With the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, the future of American involvement in Africa’s energy sector is set for a significant shift. President Trump’s approach to energy has consistently focused on strengthening American interests, particularly by prioritizing domestic energy production. However, as he aims to reinforce America’s global position, especially in energy-rich regions like

Nigeria leads Africa as top upstream investment destination, AEC says- oil and gas 360

Nigeria leads Africa as top upstream investment destination, AEC says

(World Oil) – Nigeria ranks as Africa’s leading destination for upstream oil and gas investment in 2024, research from market intelligence firm Wood Mackenzie shows. The country accounted for three out of four Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) announced by global oil and gas majors, totaling $13.5 billion. The FIDs announced within the Nigerian market included Shell’s $122 million investment in

Eni, TotalEnergies announce new exploration projects in Libya- oil and gas 360

Eni, TotalEnergies announce new exploration projects in Libya

(World Oil) – Eni is launching three exploration plays, TotalEnergies is expecting promising results from its recent onshore exploration project, and other developments were shared during an upstream IOC-led panel at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit. Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and international energy companies TotalEnergies, Eni, OMV, Repsol and Nabors outlined key exploration milestones and strategies to advance

Sinopec releases first sustainable development report in Algeria- oil and gas 360

Sinopec releases first sustainable development report in Algeria

(World Oil) – China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has released the first sustainability report published by a Chinese company in Algeria, detailing its achievement in fulfilling economic, safety, environmental, and social responsibilities in the region and advancing the vision of New Algeria. Algeria is the largest country in Africa with the fourth largest economic output. Sinopec adheres to the vision

Eni raises oil and gas production offshore Cote d’Ivoire- oil and gas 360

Eni raises oil and gas production offshore Cote d’Ivoire

(Oil Price) – Italian energy major Eni has started production from the second phase of its oil and gas development Baleine offshore Cote d’Ivoire, boosting output from the field in West Africa. This weekend, Eni announced the successful start-up of Phase 2 at the Baleine field, which will raise production to 60,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) and 70 million cubic feet