ExxonMobil-led JV submits Rovuma LNG plan to Mozambique

The Exxon Mobil-led Mozambique Rovuma Venture SPA submitted its development plan to Mozambique’s government for the first phase of the Rovuma LNG project, which will produce, liquefy, and market natural gas from Mamba fields in Area 4 block offshore Mozambique.  Source: News


Egyptian appraisal tests 30.4 MMscfd of gas

The SDX Energy Inc. SD-4X appraisal well in Egypt flowed as much as 30.4 MMscfd during an 8-hr clean-up and showed no pressure decline when shut in for 8 hr. Source: News


Norwegian oil strike set to expand

A strike by workers in Norway’s offshore oil and gas industry was set to expand July 16 when labor unions and ship owners said they planned no talks to settle a dispute over wages and pension benefits. Source: News


Report: Myanmar plans offshore tender round

Myanmar will invite tenders for open offshore blocks by the end of the year, according to Daw Khin Htay, director of state-owned Myanmar Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE). Source: News


AFPM cheers House passage of transportation worker ID credential bill

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Association welcomed the US House’s unanimous approval of legislation which would delay implementation of a US Department of Homeland Security requirement for use of biometric identification card readers for transportation workers at high-risk domestic ports. Source: News