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Sonatrach to Grow Output by 20%
Algerian state energy producer Sonatrach plans to increase output of natural gas and crude oil by 20% in four years until 2020 as new projects start up.
Sadara to Halt Mixed-Feed Cracker in Jubail
Saudi Arabia's Sadara Basic Services, which is fully owned by Sadara Chemical Co, said it would start late December planned maintenance of a mixed-feed cracker at its parent company's petrochemical complex in Jubail.
S. Africa Connected Coal-Fired Plant to the Grid
South Africa's power utility Eskom said the first unit of its Kusile coal-fired power plant has been connected to the grid.
KSA Led Oil Exports to China, India
China's November crude oil imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) jumped 29.19% on a year earlier to 1.15mb/d. Saudi Arabia re-emerged as the top oil supplier to India during November with over 873,000b/d,
Micoperi to Build LNG Terminal in Ghana
Micoperi has signed an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Tema liquified natural gas (LNG) import terminal, which will be located near Accra, Ghana.
Sonatrach, Botas to Partner on Hydrocarbon Exploration
Sonatrach and Botas have signed an agreement to support the exploration of partnership opportunities in fields of common interest in the hydrocarbon chain in Algeria and Turkey
Angola Led Africa’s Oil Production
Angola will close 2016 as the lead oil producer in Africa, having surpassed Nigeria by reaching a daily average of 1.7m barrels.
Vaalco Restored Drilling Offshore Gabon
Vaalco Energy has reported that the South Tchibala 2-H well, offshore Gabon, is back in production after experiencing issues with the electrical submersible pump system.
