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Results Inconclusive on Morocco Offshore Oil Discovery
Genel Energy says the SM-1 exploration well on the Sidi Moussa permit offshore Morocco is being P&A’d after encountering oil in fractured and brecciated cavernous Upper Jurassic carbonates.
DNO Completes Drilling on Tunisian Offshore Well
Drilling has concluded on the Jawhara-3 well in Tunisia’s Sfax offshore exploration permit, according to operator DNO.
Shale Gas Exploration Sparks Protests in Algeria
Protests in Algeria's remote and sparsely populated south over efforts to exploit the country's vast shale gas reserves spread to the regional capital Tuesday, the state news agency reported.
Gazprom Brings Third Well in Iraq’s Badra Field onto Production
JSC Gazprom Neft said a third well in the Badra field in eastern Iraq has come on production, ensuring “sustainable” rates of at least 15,000 b/d. Drilling of another three wells continues.
Eni Brings Congo’s Nene into Production
Italian energy company Eni announced it brought the Nene Marine field into production off the coast of the Republic of the Congo, 16 months after discovery.
Iran to Increase South Pars Production by March
Iran’s oil minister says the country plans to pump up natural gas production at South Pars gas field to 100 million cubic meters (mcm) per day by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2015).
Tanzania, Mozambique Emerge as Africa’s New Frontiers
Africa's energy industry could boom in the coming years, with Mozambique and Tanzania set to emerge as new frontiers if they can attract enough badly needed investment, a report said recently.
Libyan Air Force Bomb Greek Oil Tanker
Libyan air force jets have bombed a Greek-operated oil tanker chartered by Libya's national oil company, killing two crew members.
