E&P

deepwater oil

Nigerian shift back to deepwater oil raises environmental concerns

Nigeria’s deepwater oil sector is witnessing renewed investor confidence, driven by regulatory reforms and major offshore investments, but concerns persist over environmental risks and sustainability.

Namibia

Namibia oil setbacks a chance to balance energy goals: experts

Shell’s $400 million write-off of an unviable oil discovery offshore signals challenges for Namibia’s crude production ambitions, yet allows it to balance energy goals with sustainable growth.

Namibia

After its Orange Basin exploration boom, Namibia aims to strike balance

Oil and gas exploration is booming in Namibia, with the country seeking to strike a balance between developing fossil fuels and building out renewables.

petrobangla

Petrobangla opens up bidding for Bangladesh oil, gas tender

Petrobangla has begun receiving bids from international oil companies keen to explore for hydrocarbons in Bangladesh’s 24 offshore blocks in the Bay of Bengal.

Gulf of Thailand oil and gas exploration faces stubborn hurdles

Thailand and Cambodia are discussing joint Gulf of Thailand oil and gas exploration, but territorial disputes still pose a challenge.