The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has entered into a technical assistance cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of South Sudan to strengthen the country’s capacity to manage its hydrocarbon sector
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Brent to average US$65 per bbl in 2019: Wood Mackenzie
Brent crude oil is expected to average US$65 per bbl in 2019 and US$68 per bbl in 2020, according to the Wood Mackenzie
Petrofac launches 2019 graduate programme
Petrofac, one of the leading service providers to the international oil and gas industry, has launched its 2019 global graduate programme as part of its commitment to supporting and developing young talent
Saudi Arabia to support South Africa’s oil industry
Saudi Arabia has plans to invest US$10bn in South Africa through the construction of an oil refinery and petrochemicals plant, according to Saudi Arabias Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih
Tullow to boost East and West Africa oil output
Tullow Oil said that its oil production outlook for Ghana in 2019 is expected to reach 180,000 bopd