Australian explorer ADX Energy said the semi-submersible rig Southern Cross had arrived at the Lambouka-1 well location on the offshore Kerkouane exploration license, Tunisia.

ODFJELL SEMISUB HAS signed a contract with one of Ophirs operating subsidiaries for the use of the dynamically positioned semi-submersible Deepsea Stavanger, on behalf of the Blocks 1, 3 and 4 joint ventures in Tanzania that Ophir operates in partnership with BG Group.

AFRICA OIL CORP. has signed a Letter of Intent with Red Emperor Resources NL ("Red Emperor") pursuant to which Red Emperor will acquire a participating interest in the Dharoor and Nugaal Valley Blocks located in Puntland (Somalia).

Universal Power announced prospective resource estimates for the Companys 90 per cent owned 2713A Exploration Licence, representing approximately 16 per cent of Universals net land position in offshore Namibia.