Cairn Energy has reaffirmed its intention with partners to reach a final investment decision on the flagship SNE development off Senegal before the end of this year, writes Barry Morgan.

Australia’s Woodside Petroleum enjoys a 35% operating stake in SNE and the surrounding Rufisque-Sangomar-Sangomar Deep (RSSD) block, partnered by Cairn on 40%, Far on 15% alongside state-owned Petrosen with 10%.