Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, announced today that the company has been awarded two contracts by Carbon Holdings of Egypt: one to provide project management services for the Tahrir Petrochemicals Complex at Ain Sokhna, Egypt, and one to build two new polypropylene units at an adjacent site. In its project management role, Bechtel will have oversight of project execution and contractor performance on what will be the largest petrochemicals complex in Egypt.

Hyperdynamics Corporation (OTCQX:HDYN) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SCS Corporation Ltd. ("SCS"), South Atlantic Petroleum ("SAPETRO") and the Government of the Republic of Guinea have executed a Third Amendment to the 2006 Production Sharing Contract ("PSC"). The Third Amendment will become effective on the date it is approved by Decree of the President of the Republic of Guinea.

Engen Petroleum, a leading producer and marketer of a wide range of fuels, lubricants and oil-based products in South Africa are the proud suppliers of a range of high quality, virgin process oils under the Parprol name.  These new generation process oils utilise Group I base oils.

Ivorian-born Adama Soro arrived in Mauritius in 2016 to take the helm as the new Managing Director of Engen on the island. Having previously been assigned to head up Engen Rwanda (2008-2011), before taking over as MD of Engen Gabon (2011-2016), Soro has valuable experience in the distribution and marketing of oil and gas products to go with his obvious appetite for raising the bar: Engen Rwanda and Engen Gabon both achieved Engen ‘Affiliate of the Year’ awards under his direction.

The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea (http://MMIE.gob.gq) announces that it has submitted its interest to join the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 2017. H.E.

Puma Energy, the fastest growing independent fuel distribution company in Africa, announced that January 2017 has marked the entry into operation of its new fuel storage facility at Richards Bay, as well as the start of aviation fuel supply to O.R. Tambo International Airport. 

Eland Oil & Gas PLC (AIM: ELA), an oil & gas development and exploration company operating in West Africa with an initial focus on Nigeria, is pleased to announce that it has finalised the implementation of crude export from Opuama Field through shipping.

ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCMKTS:ERHE), a publicly traded American company with oil and gas assets in Sub-Saharan Africa, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an Starcrest Nigeria Energy Limited.

Masana Petroleum Solutions has completed a transaction with a new Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) consortium that will see the new partners acquire a 35% stake in the business after two of its founding shareholders exercised their right to realise their value in the company.

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has achieved its first industry accreditation in South Africa for flow metering verification.

Africa Oil Corp. ("Africa Oil" or the "Company") (TSX:AOI)(OMX:AOI) is pleased to report that it has completed the previously announced (November 9, 2015) farmout with Maersk Olie og Gas A/S ("Maersk Oil") related to the South Omo and Rift Basin Blocks in Ethiopia. 

Chariot Oil & Gas Limited (AIM: CHAR), the Atlantic margins focused oil and gas exploration company, today announces that it has completed its 3D seismic survey in Blocks 2312 & 2412A (the "Central Blocks") offshore Namibia in conjunction with its partners AziNam (20%), NAMCOR (10%) and Ignitus (5%).

Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, has enhanced its sample cylinders services to provide significant cost savings for clients.

The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy of Equatorial Guinea (http://MMIE.gob.gq) is pleased to announce that Riaba Fertilizers Limited has awarded the EPC contract for a new petrochemicals complex to a Chinese consortium led by East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. Ltd (ECEC).

As a leading producer and marketer of fuels, lubricants and oil-based products, Engen Petroleum’s vision for growth has reached another milestone in Zambia following the construction of an all new pipeline linking the Engen depot in Lusaka to the government facility.