SOCO International has announced that it has entered into a farm-in agreement with PA Resources Congo SA for the Mer Profonde Sud permit offshore Congo-Brazzaville
Exploration
Taleveras signs exploration deal with Côte d’Ivoire
Taleveras has signed an agreement with the government of Côte d’Ivoire for oil and gas exploration activities offshore Block CI-523
Cobalt discovers oil and gas offshore Angola
Cobalt International Energy has announced that it has made oil and gas discoveries at its Lontra #1 and Mavinga #1 exploratory wells offshore Angola
Gabon awards 13 offshore blocks to energy companies
Gabon has awarded 13 oil and gas blocks to 11 energy companies as part of a deepwater licensing round, which the country hopes will help double its output to 500,000 bpd
Serica Energy starts drilling in Morocco’s Foum Draa Licence
Serica Energy has announced that it has commenced drilling operations in the Foum Draa Licence offshore Morocco