SOMALILAND: Has Genel Energy Discovered Oil in Salaxley?
Days after a war of words over the legality of Genel’s Energy license to explore in Somaliland one of the seven Federal Member States of Somalia (though largely autonomous with … Read More
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Kenya – Somalia Clash Over Alleged Somalia Licensing Round in London
A rift has emerged between Kenya and Somalia over an alleged licensing round by the horn of Africa country in which Nairobi accuses its neighbor of licensing some contentious blocks … Read More
Presidents of Chad, Uganda and Senior Minister implicated in Chinese Energy Firm bribing scandal
U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York has said it has charged Chi Ping Patrick Ho aka “Patrick C.P. Ho,” and Cheikh Gadio (the former Foreign Minister … Read More
Lobby Group Raises Alarm Over Pate 2 well Drilling in Lamu
The Kenya Oil and Gas working group (KOGWG) has written to the national environmental management agency (NEMA) asking for more caution as Zarara Oil and Gas prepares to drill the … Read More
Otto Energy, Swala Oil And Gas Agree On Tanzania Disputes
Otto Energy and Swala Oil and Gas (Tanzania) Plc have announced that they have entered into settlement and other commercial arrangements in respect of the various claims and disputes concerning … Read More
One Month of EOPS Crude Oil Already Stored in Lokichar – Source
Days ahead of the much anticipated trucking of crude oil to the Kenya Petroleum Refineries in Changamwe Mombasa OilNews Kenya can now reveal that over 75,000 barrels are in storage … Read More
Drilling Commences at Emekuya Well in Kenya’s Block 13T
The Emekuya exploration well targeting the north-eastern flank of the Etom Complex has spud according to the latest update from JV partner Africa Oil. The well is among three additional … Read More
Swala Oil & Gas Granted Extension Of Tanzania’s Kilosa-Kilombero Licence
Swala Oil & Gas (Tanzania) plc has announced that it has been awarded an extension to the Kilosa-Kilombero licence by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. This extension runs to … Read More
Swala Oil & Gas Hints 12 month License Extension in Tanzania’s Kilosa Kilombero
Swala Oil & Gas (Tanzania) plc has announced that it has received a 12 month extension from the Ministry of Energy and Mines at the Kilosa Kilombero license although with … Read More
Swala Energy Exits Kenya’s Block 12B
There is uncertainty on whether Australian firm Swala Energy which held 50 percent equity in Kenya’s block 12B has relinquished its share with the Tullow Oil website indicating that the operator now … Read More