Gulfsands Petroleum has announced its acquisition of additional participating interest positions in the Chorbane and Kerkouane exploration permits in Tunisia
Exploration & Production
Longreach begins Sidi Moktar seismic survey
Longreach Oil & Gas has announced the start of its 500 km 2D seismic programme ahead of plans to drill its first well on the Sidi Moktar permit onshore Morocco next year
Saipem awarded onshore drilling contracts worth US$500 million
Saipem has been awarded new onshore drilling contracts worth approximately US$500mn in Saudi Arabia, South America and Kazakhstan, including the utilisation of thirteen rigs, three of which will be new purpose-built units
Genel signs agreement for offshore Mir Left block
Genel Energy has signed a petroleum agreement and association contract for the Mir Left offshore block in Morocco with the Office National des Hydrocarbures et de Mines (ONHYM)
Repsol to resume drilling in Libya
Spanish oil firm Repsol is preparing to recommence drilling in Libya in early 2013, adding to signs that the country’s key industry is making a comeback following the 2011 civil war