Genel Energy has signed a petroleum agreement and association contract for the Mir Left offshore block in Morocco with the Office National des Hydrocarbures et de Mines (ONHYM)
Exploration
Seadrill acquires multi-million dollar Songa Eclipse ultra-deepwater rig
A subsidiary of offshore drilling contractor, Seadrill, has signed into an agreement with Songa Offshore to acquire the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible rig Songa Eclipse for US$590mn
Total sells interest in offshore Nigeria block
Total has announced that it has sold its 20 per cent interest in the Nigerian OML 138 block to a subsidiary of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) for US$2.5bn
Chariot Oil & Gas announces start of 3D seismic survey in Mauritania block
A 3D seismic survey in Mauritanias Block C19 is now underway, according to operator Chariot Oil & Gas
Repsol to resume drilling in Libya
Spanish oil firm Repsol is preparing to recommence drilling in Libya in early 2013, adding to signs that the country’s key industry is making a comeback following the 2011 civil war