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Qatargas, RasGas to Merge
Qatar will merge state-owned liquefied natural gas producers Qatargas and RasGas Co Ltd.
Leviathan Field to Start Gas Output by 2019
Partners in Israel’s in the Leviathan gas field approved a development plan for the field with a target production date for the end of 2019.
Zambia to Produce 2GW of Nuclear Power
Zambia has signed four memoranda of understanding (MoU) with Russia, which will enable the southern African country to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Tullow to Drill Kenya’s Erut Well
Tullow Oil will commence drilling of its Erut well in Kenya’s Block 13T in south Lokichar basin by mid-December.
Sao Tome and Principe Terminate Sinoangol Contract
Sao Tome and Principe has decided to terminate an oil concession granted to Sinoangol for breach and violation of contract.
India to Import Nigerian Crude Worth $3.85b
Indian state-run oil refiners have indicated interest to increase total crude oil consumption volume with additional 2m tons of crude oil import from Nigeria in 2017.
Congo’s Moho Nord to Produce 300,000b/d of Oil
Congo Republic expects oil output to rise to some 300,000b/d in 2018, up from current volumes of around 250,000b/d.
Iraq Started Basra-Aqaba Pipeline Bid
Iraq has invited energy companies and investors to bid to build and finance the first phase of a pipeline that will eventually connect the southern city of Basra with Jordan's Red Sea port of Aqaba.
