Namibia’s offshore oil and gas industry is set for significant growth in 2025, driven by new licensing opportunities and an uptick in drilling activities, Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino announced during a webinar hosted by the African Energy Chamber, Wood Mackenzie and Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy. The move is set to attract fresh investment as the country cements its status as one of the world’s most promising oil frontiers.
The maintenance activity, set to begin Tuesday, March 25, for 16 days, will upgrade operations, boost production capacity, and reduce risks in the field.
During this period, Tullow Ghana will focus on essential repairs and improvements to the Kwame Nkrumah FPSO vessel, including retooling of key equipment, conducting leak tests and expanding works on the facility to accommodate increased gas export.
Oil advanced after the US ramped up measures to hobble Iran’s crude exports, increasing pressure on Tehran amid a push for a new nuclear accord.
The United States last year added the most pipeline takeaway capacity from natural gas-producing regions since 2021. This year, more gas pipelines could be announced or revived, with the support of the Trump Administration, in what could be a shot in the arm for U.S. natural gas producers and a step toward reducing energy costs for consumers, especially in the Northeast.
Oil prices rallied on Wednesday after U.S. government data showed a draw in fuel inventories. Brent crude for May delivery gained 1.6% to trade at $71.98 per barrel at 12.30 pm ET while the comparable WTI contract climbed 1.8% to change hands at for U.S. government data showed that crude stocks rose by 1.7 million barrels last week to 437 million barrels, significantly higher than the Wall Street consensus of a 512,000-barrel build. However, distillate inventories, including diesel and heating oil, fell by 2.8 million barrels to 114.8 million barrels, exceeding expectations for a 300,000-barrel drop.
The newly constituted Board of Directors of the US Export-Import Bank has approved the direct loan of up to USD 4.7 billion to support engineering, procurement and construction for the Mozambique LNG project in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, the bank announced on Wednesday.
the operator of the project, had indicated earlier this year it expected the loan would be green-lighted, and it is also expecting the resolution of a commitment of up to USD 1 billion from the UK.
US offshore services provider Edison Chouest Offshore has acquired Norwegian ROV systems manufacturer Kystdesign, Chouest announced on Wednesday.
Odfjell Technology, an integrated supplier of well services technology and engineering solutions, has successfully deployed a 36” x 38” conductor pipe in Kuwait’s first offshore Jurassic well.
Baker Hughes announced Thursday a major, multi-year fully integrated completions systems contract with Petrobras. The award followed an open tender and will leverage Baker Hughes’ innovative completions technology portfolio and extensive experience in Brazil to optimize production across multiple deepwater fields.
The reductions pledged by countries including Kazakhstan, Iraq and Russia should — in theory — offset the group’s plans to revive halted output through to the end of next year, according to a statement on OPEC’s website.