XRG, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has completed the acquisition of Galp’s 10% interest in the Area 4 concession in Mozambique's Rovuma Basin.The Rovuma Basin, one of the largest gas discoveries in the past 15 years, has enabled ADNOC’s XRG access to LNG projects with a combined potential production capacity of more than 25 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).This acquisition entails stakes in the operational Coral South Floating LNG (FLNG)…
TotalEnergies expects its $20-billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to resume development 'this summer', Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday.He was asked about the timing during a session at the Japan Energy Summit in Tokyo…
Eni and Argentina's energy company YPF have signed an agreement for the Argentina LNG (ARGLNG) project.The agreement defines the required steps to reach the final investment decision for the phase of the project that includes the production…
Mozambique on Tuesday approved the development plan for Eni's second floating liquefied natural gas platform, Coral Norte, paving the way for a final investment decision.According to a government statement, the plan will see the production of 3…
China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) has posted an 11.4% net profit growth in 2024, marking a record year of oil and gas production, which has been increased by 7% compared to a year earlier.In 2024, CNOOC recorded a net oil and gas production of 726…
The board of the U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a nearly $5 billion loan for a long-delayed LNG project in Mozambique, clearing a key hurdle to restarting the project under development by French oil major TotalEnergies.The Export-Import Bank had previously agreed a $4…
TotalEnergies' $20 billion Mozambique LNG project will not be operational by 2029 as hoped, the French oil major said on Wednesday, citing the need to end force majeure and ensure security at the project site.TotalEnergies had previously said…
Exxon Mobil is expecting the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) output from its project in Mozambique in 2030, a company executive said on Thursday.Exxon along with partners including Eni and China's CNPC are developing an LNG project in northern Mozambique…
Portugal's Galp Energia on Monday posted a 22% fall in third-quarter adjusted core profit, hit by lower oil output and a sharp drop in refining margins, but earnings still beat estimates for the period.The energy firm reported adjusted earnings before interest…
GTT, the technology expert in membrane containment systems for the transport and storage of liquefied gases, has signed a service contract with Coral FLNG for Eni-operated Coral Sul FLNG unit.Under the agreement, GTT will provide technical support…
Eni and the government agency Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) have signed a memorandum of cooperation with the aim of collaborating in the gas and LNG field to increase diversification of supply sources.The memorandum…
McDermott, through a consortium with Saipem and China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation, has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project in Mozambique.The project is a joint venture between ExxonMobil Development Africa…
Portugal's Galp Energia on Monday reported its second quarter adjusted net profit jumped 16% and beat expectations as higher oil price and lower cost of production offset lower production and stable refining margin.It booked an adjusted net profit of 299 million euros ($325…
A South African appeals court on Monday suspended a previous ruling that halted offshore exploration by Shell along the unspoilt Wild Coast and allowed oil companies another chance at public consultation, court documents showed.The lack of public…
Esgian provides an update on new commitments confirmed for Odfjell Drilling and Borr Drilling rigs and new tender opportunities emerging in Africa in its Week 21 Rig Analytics Market Roundup.Report SummaryContractsEquinor has exercised an option to extend the use of Odfjell Drilling’s 10…