Tullow Oil, an Independent oil explorer has issued a statement confirming great hope in the new year 2019. The company believes for growth in its oil production by 10%. The statement was issued on Wednesday and Tullow based its claim on the successful drilling program at its Ghanaian assets. “Tullow is well-placed to deliver on
UK Investors struggle to get Shares in Uganda oil sector
Investors from the United Kingdom have paid a second visit to Uganda to pave way on how they can improve their chances at acquiring some shares from the Uganda oil and gas sector The businessmen from 11 UK companies, that deal in petrochemical, pipeline, power and renewable industries, met up with senior Ugandan delegates on
What Kenya needs to do to better protect those working in the oil sector
After decades of failed attempts, Kenya finally struck oil six years ago. Commercially viable reserves were discovered in Turkana, the northwest of the country, by British oil company, Tullow Oil. The basin is estimated to contain about 560 million barrels of oil. While commercial production is a few years away, there’s growing concern that Kenya isn’t ready for the environmental,
Total alerts public of fake jobs adverts in relation to Tanzania-Uganda oil pipeline project
Total East Africa Midstream has warned the general public to be cautious while accepting jobs advertised in relation to the Tanzania-Uganda crude oil pipeline project, saying most are fakes. Total has learnt that various companies have started assuring people that they can help them secure jobs from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. Unknown
Uganda, Kenya hold talks on oil and gas sharing
Uganda National Oil Company has held talks with Kenya National Oil Company and Kenya Pipeline Company on how the two countries can benefit from oil and gas discoveries. In the talk session hosted by the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOC) , the companies shared experiences and ways of maximizing the benefits that come with
Egypt planning new oil and gas contracts to attract investors
Egypt is working on a new model for future oil and natural gas production contracts in undeveloped areas to spur exploration and help become self-sufficient in energy, oil ministry and company officials said. The most populous Arab nation is seeking to transform itself into a gas re-exporting hub on the doorstep of energy-hungry Europe, and
Over 200 dies in Nigeria oil pipeline explosion
The number of casualties after an oil product pipeline explosion in Nigeria has reached 200 as people from local communities have gathered to protest the negligence of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation which, they allege to be the reason for the explosion. The pipeline exploded after it caught fire near the Aba Depot last week.
Israel, Egypt gas partners acquires control of EMG pipeline
Noble Energy, Delek Drilling and Egypt East Gas Company have purchased a 39% stake in the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Company paving the way for Israel to begin exporting natural gas to Egypt, Noble announced in a press release. The Eastern Mediterranean Gas Company owns the subsea EMG pipeline that runs from the Israeli city of Ashkelon
Tanzania – Uganda gas pipeline deal Finally signed
The long awaited deal of the Tanzania – Uganda natural gas pipeline has been finally sealed off after an agreement was signed on Saturday August 25, 2018. The natural gas pipeline project was launched in Tanga by Presidents John Magufuli of Tanzania and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and French oil multinational Total is the main
Uganda Government to Use Africa Oil Week 2018 to promote oil and gas projects
The Uganda government together with other parties in the Uganda oil and gas sector are looking forward to promoting the countries mineral resource at the Africa Oil Week 2018. “We encourage operators, investors and service companies to attend the Oil Week and meet with officials from the Government of Uganda and the private sector. Uganda