Royal Dutch Shell has signed a provisional agreement to develop oil and gas fields in Iran, namely the Azadegan and Yadavaran oil fields near the Iraqi border, and the Kish gas deposit in the Persian Gulf.
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) evacuated non-essential staff from el-Sidra port after reports of military clashes nearby, but has not suspending any loadings.
Nigeria's Southfield Petroleum Limited, has signed an equipment, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to build a 250mcf/d gas processing facility in Nigeria.
Mozambique's cabinet has approved changes to liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts with U.S. oil major Anadarko and Italy's Eni to allow the two companies to sell the government's share of gas from projects in the Rovuma Basin.
Sudan has delayed an extension to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Videsh’s license on Block 2B as it seeks higher royalties, tax, and profit.