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LONDON, August 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The global oil and gas industry is focused on exploring alternative regions for production, and deepwater pre-salt basins along Africa's South Atlantic coast are a newcomer to the global frontier of exploration that has attracted majors and independents alike. With an estimated 75 billion barrels of untapped oil worth US$7.5 trillion in today's prices, stakeholders in the region stand to make substantial gains if they exploit these...
HOUSTON, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today reported net income attributable to VAALCO of $10.4 million, or $0.18 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012, compared to net income attributable to VAALCO of $11.8 million or $0.20 per diluted share for the comparable period in 2011. Second quarter 2012 revenues were $58.8 million compared to $58.5 million in the second quarter of 2011. (Logo:...
HOUSTON, July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today provided an update on its recent activities. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/NY71495LOGO ) New West African Concession: VAALCO today announced that it recently signed a definitive agreement for the purchase of a working interest in a concession for $10.0 million in a West African country new to the Company. The acquisition, which has been approved by the VAALCO Board of Directors, is...
HOUSTON, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Exactly one year after launching the Angolan Sickle Cell Initiative, Texas Children's Center for Global Health is proud to announce that more than 16,000 babies have been screened for this once-overlooked killer of children in Africa. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120719/DC43489) Encouraged by the First Lady of Angola, and aided by the vision and support of Mr. Ali Moshiri, president, Chevron Africa and Latin America...
LUANDA, Angola, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Angola flag carrier TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines) today finalized an order for three additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, valued at $895 million at list prices, also includes purchase rights for three additional 777-300ERs. "Boeing and TAAG share a strong partnership dating back more than 37 years. We continue to build on that relationship to ensure we share the next 35...
HOUSTON, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full-year of 2011. For the 2011 fourth quarter, VAALCO reported net income attributable to VAALCO of $8.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to VAALCO of $8.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2010. Fourth quarter 2011 revenues were $67.8 million compared to $38.2 million in the fourth quarter of...
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the approval of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections and Warden Burl Cain, the Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Organization will present a four-day prison hospice volunteer conference at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, Louisiana from March 13-16, 2012. For people facing a terminal illness in a correctional facility, prison hospice programs provide a measure of compassion and...
HOUSTON, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today provided an update on the company's working interest in Block 5 offshore Angola. VAALCO recently received written confirmation from the Angolan national oil company, Sonangol, that the government of Angola has granted a time extension of the production sharing agreement for Block 5 through the end of 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/NY71495LOGO) VAALCO is continuing to work with...
ASHBURN, Va., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VIP Communications, Inc., a leading provider of international calling services and solutions, today announced the official release of its 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Survey Report, which provides an inside look at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which starts January 21, 2012. VIP Communications solicited feedback on a variety of questions from more than 2,000 expat customers. The survey addressed several buzzworthy questions...
HOUSTON, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE: OII) announced that it has secured a three-year Field Support Vessel Services contract from BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP). Oceaneering will provide project management, engineering, and vessel services offshore Angola on Blocks 18 and 31, commencing February 1, 2012. The contract provides for two option periods of one year each, exercisable by BP. Two chartered vessels, the Ocean Intervention III and the...
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The southern reedbuck (Redunca arundinum), also known as the common reedbuck or the rietbok, is a species of antelope that can be found in southern Africa. Its range extends from Tanzania and Gabon to South Africa, including Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Namibia, and Zambia, among other areas. It prefers a habitat within grasslands, woodlands, pastures, and valleys. This species uses reeds and other tall vegetation located near water to remain hidden from predators....
The Barbeled houndshark (Leptocharias smithii) is a species of bottom dwelling shark and sole member of the Leptochariidae family. It is a fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, inhabiting coastal waters of Africa from Mauritania to Angola and found at depths up to 246 feet. It is occasionally found as far north as the Mediterranean Sea. Its habitat is typically muddy water around river mouths. This fish can grow up to 32 inches in length, and is characterized by its long, slender body,...
The Bioko Allen's Bushbaby (Galago alleni) , also known as Bioko Allen's Galago, or Bioko Allen's Squirrel Galago is a species of primate in the Galagidae family. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
The Giant Sable Antelope, Hippotragus niger variani, is a rare subspecies of Sable Antelope native and endemic to the region between Cuango and Luando Rivers in Angola. They live in forests near the water, where leaves and tree sprouts are always juicy and abundant. It is an endangered species, so it is protected in natural parks, and hunting it is, therefore, forbidden. Both sexes have horns, which can reach 59 inches. Males and females are strikingly similar in appearance until they...
The grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) is a triggerfish of Eastern Atlantic areas. It is found from Mediterranean to Angola, and Nova Scotia to Argentina.
