Nigeria’s armed group which has claimed responsibility of bombing oil pipelines in the Niger Delta told the nation’s authorities it may turn violent if companies continue to operate in the region. Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) in a statement published on its website said that the oil companies must not carry out any repair works on
Sector Facts: Oil Price Slump hits Africa harder, Dampens progress in exploration activities
U.S. explorers aren’t the only ones idling rigs as sub-$50 crude forces oil and gas drillers in Africa to slow their search for new reserves. The number of oil and gas rigs offshore Africa remained at 20 in April, the lowest since 2009, according to data published on Friday by Baker Hughes Inc. Onshore rigs fell
Uganda and Tanzania Conspired to deny Kenya Oil Pipeline deal, says Minister
Uganda and Tanzania conspired to deny Kenya an opportunity to present its findings before the Oil Pipeline route was decided Energy Cabinet Minister Charles Keter said. Appearing before the nation’s Senate Energy Committee, the minister said his team was not even allowed to present its case which validly addressed Uganda’s concerns about the 13000 kilometer
About Gulf Interstate Engineering, The Firm which Studied The Hoima-Port Tanga Oil Pipeline Route
Gulf Interstate Engineering is based in Houston, Texas, and has served the oil industry since 1953. The firm concentrates on project management expertise, engineering and design, procurement and construction management services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. Its Major focus is project management and engineering of pipeline systems; a focus that covers onshore pipelines,
French Giant Total Wins as Uganda Settles for Tanzania in the Crude Oil Export Pipeline Project
Uganda announced settling for the Southern route to Tanzania’s Port of Tanga as the economically viable oil pipeline exit point as opposed to Kenya. The Tanga route was backed by Gulf Interstate Engineering study and French giant Total was the major stakeholder while the Southern and northern Kenya routes, were informed by Toyota Tsusho feasibility
How a Petroleum Act Delayed Tanzania’s Liquefied gas Project
Tanzanian’s liquefied natural gas project is facing delays after the recently enacted Petroleum Act 2015 introduced new requirements that must be met before it proceeds. Major Operator of Tanzania gas field Solo in a statement earlier said that initial gas production commenced on April 4, 2016 and is expected to be delivered to the gas
OPEC Report: Nigeria slumps in Oil Production, Angola Now New Africa Oil Producing giant
As the crash in crude continues to hit hard on the country’s economy, Angola is now the number one oil producing nation in Africa, taking over the position of Nigeria. In its latest monthly report, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, said Nigeria’s oil production fell by 67,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March. The
District Admistrators Want Uganda government to Review Oil Revenue sharing Law
District administrators in Uganda have asked government to review the oil revenue sharing legislation as a precursor for proper management of the proceeds from the nations budding oil sector. Speaking at a workshop in Kampala, the lower government administrative officers cited The Public Finance Management Act, which they said poses challenges in the operationalization
Uganda and Kenya Fail to agree on Pipeline route, Push discussions to two weeks
Talks between Uganda and Kenya over a crude Export pipeline have closed without the two sides reaching a conclusive agreement on the $4 billion deal. According to a joint press statement from Kenya Energy Ministry, the talks chaired by Uganda President Yoweri Museveni in Nairobi only ended at presentations and haggling from the technical Team
Uganda Receive Bids for first Competitive Oil Exploration Licencing Round from Seven Firms
Uganda has received seven bids for six oil exploration blocks offered in a licensing round and it plans to chose the winners and sign deals by the end of June, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development said . The firms that submitted bids are: Armour Energy Limited of Australia, WalterSmith Petroman Oil Limited of