HEAVY OIL ACTIVITY in the African continent is continuing to increase. Activity exists in Egypt, with most of the production for heavier crudes coming from Chad and Angola.
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Nigeria to repair pipeline network, boost crude production
Nigeria plans to repair pipelines in the Niger delta, increasing production of crude by the oil-rich country and easing worldwide supply concerns.
DNV classes world's first circular ultra-deepwater rig
A NEW MILESTONE has been reached in the offshore drilling industry. The first circular drilling rig prepared for drilling at a water depth of almost 4,200 m was named at COSCO Shipyard Groups Qidong Shipyard on June 28.
Balance pump offers new lease of life to maturing gas wells
CALEDYNE, A LEADING energy industry engineering services and products specialist, today launches its balance pump, part of its world-first complete commercial deliquification offering,