Friday, May 23, 2025

Offshore Rigs Moving out of the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. GOM share of global offshore rigs is falling The number of active offshore rigs in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) has been steadily declining since 2000, according to a release from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Over the past 15 years, the share of global offshore rigs in the GOM has declined from almost half of all active offshore

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Solar Market Slows Growth but Remains Healthy

Renewables continue growth Renewable sources of energy continue to grow in importance both inside the U.S. and internationally. Solar energy makes up an important portion of the overall renewable energy mix, but the growth in total capacity has slowed along with installation. Historically, Europe has been a strong source of demand for solar energy, but its growth in solar energy

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Strong Data Contributes to Oil Rebound, but will it Last?

Oil prices see the largest percent gain in six years The U.S. crude oil benchmark West Texas Intermediate closed today 10.3% higher at $42.56 per barrel. In percentage terms, that is the largest gain seen in WTI prices in one day since March 12, 2009. In dollar terms, it was the largest gain in three years. Global benchmark Brent crude

VAALCO Energy Updates Operations Offshore Africa

VAALCO Energy, Inc. is a Houston based independent energy company principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil.  VAALCO places high emphasis on international opportunities and holds acreage in Gabon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea in West Africa. A total of 2,487,000 gross acres (902,000 net) are in EGY’s portfolio, with the majority (roughly 89%) located offshore.

CAMAC Energy Update: Additional Financing Secured, More Positive Analyst Reviews

CAMAC Energy Inc. (ticker: CAK) is a Houston-based oil and gas company engaged in the exploration of offshore oil and gas leases in deep water Nigeria. The company is completing two separate wells in the Oyo Field and expects to generate a total of 14 MBOPD. CAMAC’s Growth CAK has methodically built up its position offshore Nigeria over the past

ERHC Concludes Farmout Agreement in Kenya – Awaiting Government Approval

ERHC Energy Inc. (ticker: ERHE) is a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the last two years, ERHC has acquired exploration blocks in Chad and Kenya to complement its existing offshore blocks in the Joint Development Zone offshore São Tome and Principé. November 13, 2013 marks a significant day for ERHC shareholders as

ERHC Energy Exploring in the Right Neighborhood; Adjacent to Recent Ekales-1 Well Discovery

ERHC Energy Inc. (ticker: ERHE) is a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the last two years, ERHC has acquired exploration blocks in Chad and Kenya to complement its existing offshore blocks in the Joint Development Zone offshore São Tome and Principé. In a recent update, ERHC reported preparations were still underway for

Afren plc Discusses Kurdistan Acquisitions and Okoro Field Expansions; Delivers Record Production

Afren plc (ticker: AFR) is an independent upstream oil and gas exploration and production company listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Afren is currently producing from its assets offshore Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire and holds further interests in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Congo Brazzaville, the Joint Development Zone of Nigeria -São

ERHC Energy Flying High in Kenya; Airborne FTC Survey Commencing

ERHC Energy Inc. (ticker: ERHE) is a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the last two years, ERHC has acquired exploration blocks in Chad and Kenya to complement its existing offshore blocks in the Joint Development Zone offshore São Tome and Principé. Kenya Operations Taking Shape The operational catalysts at ERHC are falling

ERHC Energy Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Farm-Out a Portion of Its Interest in Kenya Exploration Block

ERHC Energy Inc. (ERHE) is a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over eighteen months to two years, ERHC has acquired additional exploration blocks in Chad and Kenya to complement its existing offshore blocks in the Joint Development Zone offshore São Tome and Principé. On May 6, 2013, an important announcement was made regarding ERHC’s

CAMAC Energy Inc. Announces Year End and Fourth Quarter 2012 Results and Provides Operational Update

CAMAC Energy Inc. (ticker: CAK) is a Houston-headquartered oil and natural gas company exploring the vast onshore and offshore basins of East and West Africa. Offshore Nigeria, CAK currently produces from the Oyo Oilfield on block OML 120 with additional prospects on block OML 121. Production from Oyo generates cash for reinvestment in CAK’s other exploration and development programs offshore Nigeria,

CAMAC Energy Inc: Exploring Proven Africa Basins

CAMAC Energy Inc (ticker: CAK) is a Houston-headquartered oil and natural gas company exploring the vast onshore and offshore basins of East and West Africa. Offshore Nigeria, CAK currently produces from the Oyo Oilfield on block OML 120 with additional prospects on block OML 121. Production from Oyo generates cash for reinvestment in CAK’s other exploration and development programs offshore