Russian explorer Lukoil has struck oil at its first appraisal well on the Independence field, offshore Côte dIvoire, in the Turonian strata
Exploration
Egypt auctions 22 oil and gas concessions
Egypts General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) have commenced the auctioning of 22 oil and gas concessions, spread across the north African nation
QPI acquires 15 per cent stake in Total E&P Congo
Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) has acquired a 15 per cent stake in Total E&P Congo, following a framework agreement signed in May 2013
Egypt gives nod to seven oil and gas agreements
The Egyptian Cabinet has approved seven new oil and gas exploration agreements, that is expected to bring an investment of atleast US$1.2bn
Chariot Oil & Gas starts 2D seismic survey offshore Namibia
Chariot Oil & Gas has announced that it has commenced a 2D seismic survey in Block 2714B offshore Namibia