The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced that Spanish oil and gas company Repsol is expected to commence drilling its first well in the Walvis Basin offshore Namibia in early 2014
Exploration
Japan’s Chiyoda Corporation acquires 25 per cent stake in MPDC Gabon
Chiyoda Corporation has announced that it has bought a 25 per cent stake in MPDC Gabon Limited (MPDC) from Mistubishi Corporation
Tanzania to start fourth exploration licensing round
The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TDPC) has announced that the fourth licensing round for eight of the country’s offshore blocks will begin on 25 October 2013
Caracal Energy starts shipping oil from onshore Chad
Caracal Energy has started oil shipments from the Badila field, onshore Chad, to the Atlantic Ocean port of Kribi in Cameroon
BG Group enjoys Pweza success offshore Tanzania
BG Groups appraisal of its Pweza gas field offshore Tanzania has been successfully completed with the company reporting "excellent reservoir quality"