It will be a nearshore type LNG facility. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Gabon is set to see the development of a mega liquefied natural gas facility for which Dixstone will be delivering a construction, procurement and integration contract for the project in Cap Lopez

It will be a nearshore type LNG facility designed to produce 0.7mn tonnes per annum of LNG and 25,000 tons of LPG per year in the first phase. A gas tanker will be converted to a floating storage and offloading vessel that will have a storage capacity of 137,000 cu/m.  

The liquefaction barge will be constructed in the company's new office in Dubai, which has been chosen as a strategic location to extend its 20-year-long vessel conversion experience for clients around the world. 

Dixstone will be utilising the Les Chantiers du Gabon yard in Port-Gentil to work with Perenco Oil & Gas Gabon, supporting gas mobilisation activities from the fields it operates on the region. This way, it will also advance local content and support the works at Cap Lopez Terminal.

Nigeria-Morocco pipeline project finds new financer. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

After China and the United States, the United Arab Emirates has announced its intention for contribution to funding the US$25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project

The country has expressed its interests to build a pipeline for shipping Nigerian gas to Europe through Morocco.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the OPEC Fund will also be financing the project, according to Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development.

Benali told Morocco’s parliament last week that China’s Jingye Steel Group has been awarded a contract to supply pipes to the project.

“Morocco has completed all preliminary feasibility and engineering studies for the planned gas pipeline that will connect Nigeria to Morocco,” she said to the Moroccan press. 

Multiple financing partners

The Southern Dakhla city in the Sahara region marks the starting point of a 5,660-kilometre long pipeline, which will be linked with the pipeline in Nigeria. Dakhla will also be linked to North Morocco, where gas will be shipped to some European markets, the Minister added.

“As for finance, the project has won the support of IDB, OPEC Fund, EIB and the UAE…it will pass through 15 African countries,” she said.

A joint venture between Morocco and Nigeria is on the pipeline to advance the project. 

A multi-purpose vessel outfitted with two work class ROVs will be deployed. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Offshore Projects Group by Oceaneering International will be delivering subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field for bp Mauritania Investments Limited

A multi-year contract, it will see the deployment of a multi-purpose vessel outfitted with two work class ROVs. The scope of work will also include project management, engineering, and integration services provided by Oceaneering’s local and international personnel. Engineering and pre-mobilization activities have commenced, with field operations expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025. The initial contract duration is three years, with two one-year options to extend.

Ben Laura, Oceaneering’s chief operating officer, said, “Oceaneering has a track record of safely providing inspection, maintenance, and repair solutions globally. We believe that our expertise in delivering high-quality subsea solutions in harsh environments, utilising our advanced products and services, was a key element to winning this contract. We look forward to supporting bp’s operations in this field.” 

The GTA phase 1 has successfully commenced as it marked its first gas flow earlier this year, and recently generated the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export markets. 

Eni-led Congo LNG project remains a part of Congo's gas monetisation initiatives. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Republic of Congo will be advancing its gas agenda at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris during the session, 'Monetising Congo’s Gas Opportunities'

Moderated by Geraud Moussarie, managing partner at Sustainable Partnerships, the session will emphasise Congo's strategy on scaling up gas production with proper infrastructure for commercialisation to supply both domestic and foreign markets. Participants comprising the session will include senior representatives from Congo’s national oil company, Societe nationale des petroles du Congo (SNPC); Rus Jiri, sales and development director Africa at Neuman & Esser, and Oumar Semega, CEO of Imperatus Energy. 

With a liquefaction capacity of up to 3 mn tons per year, the Eni-led Congo LNG project remains the most impactful of the region's latest industry advances as it puts Congo on a favourable position in tapping the vast export market. 

In the domestic front, the Banga Kayo onshore project, led by Wing Wah, is exemplary for its sustainable nature as it will convert flared gas into dry gas, LNG, LPG and polypropylene for commercial use. Strengthening local value chains and gas infrastructure development will drive the New Gas Code that is expected this year, besides the already-implemented Gas Master Plan.

IAE 2025 will be taking place from 13-14 May.