40,000 years Of Oil
Today, oil and gas is utterly crucial to our society. Many of us enjoy a lifestyle that the generations before us could barely dream of. We've spent a long time getting this far, and hydrocarbon exploration and usage has a long history. Here is a...
Kenya’s First Offshore Oil Find
Australian oil exploration firm Pancontinental Oil & Gas NL has confirmed an “historic” discovery of oil in an exploratory well sunk off the Lamu coast in southern Kenya.
BRACE YOURSELVES, CONFLICT IS COMING
As east Africa braces itself to reap in the benefits of the newly found oil resources, side-deals will brew an unwelcome distraction when it comes to who will benefit the most.
The Future of Oil is in Shale
The entire shale fracking endeavour began as a somewhat quixotic, patriotic ambition within fledgling federal energy research programs. Scientists had long understood the geology of shales and knew there was gas to be had But everyone assumed it was unreachable.
UGANDA – Covering All Bases
we can always expect Museveni to fall back on some populist measures when elections draw closer – whether it’s releasing another rap or the more traditional hand-outs at public or youth rallies
Ease oil exploration
Oil and gas exploration is a very expensive venture owing to the sophistication of technology and equipment involved. The uncertainty of striking any oil or gas reserves further raises the risk profile of the business, making it quite unpopular among many investors. Countries such as...
#MindSpeak – Mining in our region
#MindSpeak organised Aly-Khan Satchu at the Intercontinental Hotel, had a discussion panel about the extractive industry and I attended this session from which I gathered some interesting insights. The event was an eye opener to many especially to the many geologists, engineers and lawyers who...
How Oil Blocks Are Named
So you've been hearing about BLOCK 10BB, BLOCK 10A, BLOCK L-10B, but how were these blocks named?
Did we sell all our oil blocks to Nigeria?
DID WE SELL ALL OR BLOCKS TO NIGERIA OR WHO'S CHEATING WHO?
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Now that Kenya is set to enter the league of oil-producing nations, the country may want to examine a little more closely its relationship with foreign governments and companies seeking to extract oil and other natural resources from our land and shores. John Perkins’s book,...