Equatorial Guinea’s ministry of mines, industry and energy has incorporated changes in its operations in a bid to strengthen the oil sector
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West Africa oil and gas sector linked with O3b network
Hermes Datacomms, a SpeedCast Group company, has partnered with O3b Networks to deliver communications for a global oil company’s West Africa operations and also to provide a connection to their regional headquarters in Europe
Pilgrims’ vessel to provide maritime security in West Africa
MV The Judge, a new vessel from international security specialist Pilgrims, has increased the company’s ability to provide safe passage for clients working in West African waters
Seadrill buys West Polaris drillship for US$540mn
Seadrill has entered into an agreement with Seadrill Operating, subsidiary of Seadrill Partners, to acquire Seadrill Polaris, which operates the West Polaris (UDW drillship) in Angola for US$540mn
EMAS Offshore wins US$30mn contract in West Africa
Offshore services provider EMAS Offshore has secured a contract worth more than US$30mn, including options, to provide offshore vessels to an oil major in West Africa