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

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