Kenya struck oil for the first time after exploratory drilling by Anglo-Irish firm Tullow Oil. The discovery was made in the countrys northwestern Turkana region
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Wintershall remains committed to post-Gaddafi Libya
German oil and gas company Wintershall has restated its commitment to post-Gaddafi development in Libya as it looks to ramp its oil production in the country back up to pre-revolution levels
Expat professionals in Nigeria earn largest pay boost
Oil and gas companies in Nigeria are paying the highest “country premium” of all the major oil and gas production centres as they attempt to meet growing demands for senior staff, according to executive search firm The Curzon Partnership
BP to join exploration of Serica's blocks offshore Namibia
Serica Energy has announced that BP will be joining Serica in the exploration of License 0047 offshore Namibia by farming-in to Sericas interest
Aminex to refocus on African operations
Oil and gas explorer Aminex has announced plans to sell its US assets and focus on its African operations