Afren has announced it has struck out at the Nunya-1x exploration well in the Keta block, Offshore Ghana, after encountering thick and high-quality water bearing reservoirs
Exploration
Chariot spuds first offshore Namibia well
The semisub Maersk Deliverer has started drilling the 1811/5-1 well on the Tapir South prospect offshore Namibia
Rialto Energy drilling offshore Côte d'Ivoire hampered
Rialto Energy has encountered problems while drilling the Gazelle-P3 well offshore Côte dIvoire
Lukoil switches attention to offshore Sierra Leone block
Lukoil has announced its intention to spend US$100 million on launching exploration activities in its offshore Sierra Leone block
Rig shortages hindering industry growth in East Africa
A global shortage of rigs has led to the delay of oil drilling activities in East Africa as well as slower growth and rising costs for oil and gas companies working in the booming exploration area