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EFA at the GESGB/HGS Africa Conference 2023

Posted on 18 September 2023 by Chris Morgan

The Exploration Fabric of Africa project (see https://efafrica.com and https://www.lynxinfo.co.uk/efa-efsa.html) will be exhibiting at the GESGB/HGS Africa Conference 2023, at the Kia Oval, London, on 20-21 September 2023. The EFA was initiated in 2010 as a memorial to the life … Continue reading →

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Nigeria Online Wells Portal

Posted on 15 February 2022 by Chris Morgan

We are pleased to announce the Nigeria Online Wells Portal – nigeriaoilwelldata.com – in partnership with Bilview Energy Ltd. Preview and purchase scanned log images and digital data by browsing an interactive map of over 6000 onshore and offshore wells … Continue reading →

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2nd Ukraine Licensing Round

Posted on 7 February 2019 by Rupert Simcox

Ukraine oil and gas licence bid rounds are coming thick and fast! Hard on the heels of the 6th Dec 2018 announcement of an auction for 10 licences, Ukraine’s State Geological Service announced its intention to put 10 Production Sharing … Continue reading →

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Madagascar Licensing Round 2018 – Lynx Adviser

Posted on 13 November 2018 by Rupert Simcox

The Madagascan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, represented by OMNIS has officially opened the Madagascar Licensing Round 2018 at Africa Oil Week in Cape Town. The round is open from 7 November 2018 with bids requiring submission by the 30 … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Bid Round

Posted on 16 July 2018 by Rupert Simcox

You might easily have missed the Ukrainian mini bid round, of 4 blocks, said to be the prelude to a much larger offering later this year. It was published on Ukraine’s Geological Service website on June 14th, but as it … Continue reading →

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Egypt Bid Rounds 2018

Posted on 1 June 2018 by Rupert Simcox

Egypt has announced 2 new International Bid Rounds for 2018, for oil and gas exploration and exploitation. The licensing rounds will close in early October. EGAS have released 16 blocks in total, with 3 onshore the Nile Delta and 13 … Continue reading →

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2018 Egypt License Round Approaches:

Posted on 24 April 2018 by Rupert Simcox

6 Onshore and 3 Offshore areas will be made available in the EGAS 2018 (Q2) Licence Round. Egypt is gearing up for a renewed surge in investment and exploration activity, it won’t be long until dates are formally announced. An … Continue reading →

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2018 License Rounds, Revival

Posted on 13 April 2018 by Rupert Simcox

Are we finally in a period of optimism? We would like to think so. This feeling is amplified by the number of License Rounds that have already been announced at the start of 2018, and there are still 7.5months remaining … Continue reading →

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Egypt GANOPE Licensing Round 2016

Posted on 10 September 2016 by Chris Morgan

The Ganoub el Wadi Holding Company for Petroleum (GANOPE) in Egypt has announced a new international licensing round for oil and gas exploration and exploitation in the southern Western Desert and in the Gulf of Suez. The Licensing Round will … Continue reading →

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Equatorial Guinea 2016 Licensing Round launched

Posted on 9 June 2016 by Chris Morgan

Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy has launched EG Ronda 2016. This licensing round will make available all acreages which are not currently operated or under negotiation, and includes a total of 32 offshore blocks and 5 onshore … Continue reading →

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Egypt 2016 International Bid Round launched

Posted on 18 May 2016 by Chris Morgan

The Egyptian General Petroleum Corp has launched the new International 2016 Bid Round for oil and gas exploration and production, including 11 exploration blocks in the Gulf of Suez and Western Desert. Licenses will be issued under the Production Sharing … Continue reading →

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Mexican ‘Ronda 1’ UPDATE

Posted on 2 February 2016 by José Sánchez

Mexico continues at full throttle and launches the 4th stage of its Round One, known officially as ‘CNH-R01-L04/2015’. This time the available blocks (10) are located in deep waters, 6 blocks are in the ‘Cuenca Salina’ (Salt Basin) in the southern Mexican … Continue reading →

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Iran – lifting of sanctions brings new exploration opportunities

Posted on 20 January 2016 by Chris Morgan

US and EU sanctions on Iran were lifted last weekend in accordance with the nuclear agreement announced in July 2015, paving the way for global energy companies to re-enter the country. While this will probably add to the downward pressure … Continue reading →

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Lynx Information Systems Updates West Africa Aptian Salt Basin GIS Report and Database in response to the recent Congo-Brazzaville and Gabon Licensing Rounds

Posted on 2 December 2015 by Amrit Brar

In response to the recent launch of the Congo-Brazzaville and Gabon Licensing Rounds, Lynx Information Systems and Fairway Exploration have made substantial updates to the Hydrocarbon Exploration Potential of the West African Aptian Salt Basin ArcGIS-based Report. The study provides … Continue reading →

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Iran Petroleum Contract and New E&P Opportunities in Iran

Posted on 16 July 2015 by Gareth Williams

Following the news of a positive conclusion to negotiations in Vienna between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, international oil companies are once again expected to turn their attention towards E&P opportunites in Iran just as soon as sanctions … Continue reading →

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