Morocco's L'Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) has approved Sound Energy's entry into the optional Complementary Period under the exploration permits at Anoual that cover 8,873 sq km in eastern Morocco
Exploration
Afentra receives government approval on Azule acquisition
The Government of Angola has approved Afentra's acquisition of a 12% non-operating interest in Block 3/05 and a 16% non-operating interest in Block 3/05A from Azule Energy Angola Production B.V.
Chevron enters PEL 82 offshore Namibia
In a major agreement, Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited has now entered Petroleum Exploration License 82 (PEL 82) with an 80% working interest and operatorship
Halliburton to provide multi-well construction services to Rhino
Halliburton has been awarded a deep water integrated multi-well construction contract by Rhino Resources Ltd
Sintana unlocks access to PEL79 with Giraffe acquisition
In a definitive agreement with private Namibian company, Crown Energy, Sintana Energy will be acquiring 67% of the issued and outstanding shares of Giraffe Energy Investments from Crown