Eni Approves Baleine Phase 3
26, May 2026
Eni and its partners have approved Baleine Phase 3 offshore Côte d’Ivoire, increasing oil and gas production while allocating all gas output to the domestic market.
West Africa
Damen Starts Dakar Shiprepair JV
5, May 2026
Damen and Senegal have formed a joint venture to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar, supporting ship repair, maintenance and offshore energy clients in West Africa.
Boskalis Returns FPSO Offshore West Africa
29, April 2026
Boskalis has completed the return and reinstallation of a 403 m FPSO off West Africa after dry-dock life-extension works in Dubai.
ADES Adds Nigeria Rig Backlog
17, April 2026
ADES Holding secured three jack-up rig contracts and a separate rig extension offshore Nigeria, expanding backlog and reinforcing its West Africa drilling position.
Valaris Preps Two Drillships for Brazil and West Africa
4, February 2026
Valaris confirmed Valaris DS-17 reached Rio for Equinor Energy do Brasil ahead of Raia work, while Valaris DS-15 completes coating and crane scopes in Spain for a 3Q 2026 West Africa start.
Ghana advances Afropax ferry plan for West Africa
5, January 2026
Ghana is advancing its “Afropax” coastal ferry plan linking Tema with Nigeria, Benin and Togo to ease pressure on the Lagos–Abidjan road, while a separate EU-backed project upgrades Lagos’ urban ferry network.
MSC Temporarily Suspends Services to and from Mali Amid Fuel Shortage and Safety Concerns
11, November 2025
MSC has temporarily suspended all road transport for cargo bound to Mali due to safety risks and a fuel shortage affecting corridors through Abidjan, Dakar, Tema, Lome, and Conakry.
Saipem Secures €600 Million in New Offshore Contracts Across Azerbaijan, North Sea, and West Africa
16, October 2025
Saipem has secured three offshore engineering and installation contracts worth €600 million across Azerbaijan, the North Sea, and West Africa, reinforcing its global subsea presence.
