Tullow Oil Plc is to commence drilling operations in Ethiopia’s South Omo Block as of January 2013 after reaching an agreement with the country’s Ministry of Mines
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Serica Energy plans Morocco farm-out agreements
Global oil company Serica Energy has revealed intentions to farm-out its interests in two offshore Moroccan blocks
Panoro Energy announces new offshore Gabon rig contract
Operator Harvest Natural Resources has secured the use of a semi-submersible unit to drill the Tortue prospect on the Dussafu Marin Permit, Panoro Energy has announced
Duma gains 2.1 million hectare Namibia concession
Duma Energy Corp has obtained a 39 per cent working interest in an onshore Namibia petroleum concession following completion of an agreement with Namibia Exploration Inc (NEI)
Eni joins Chevron in offshore Liberia exploration blocks
Italian oil and gas firm Eni has expanded its presence across West Africa by entering Liberia’s exploration market after signing a sale and purchase agreement with Chevron for a 25 per cent interest in the offshore LB11, LB12 and LB14 blocks