The latest upstream news

Shell’s Quest CSS facility reaches CO2 capture milestone

Friday 24 May 2019 15:15

The Quest carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility has captured and safely stored 4 million t of CO2, ahead of schedule and at a lower cost than anticipated.

Endress+Hauser report significant growth over 2018

Friday 24 May 2019 14:00

Endress+Hauser, the measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering group, has announced strong growth across all regions, sectors and product areas in 2018.

Ironbark title transfers approved

Friday 24 May 2019 11:00

The title transfers of exploration permit WA-359-P, which contains the giant Ironbark gas prospect offshore Western Australia, are to be transferred to new joint venture partners BP Developments Australia, Beach Energy and New Zealand Oil & Gas.

Shell begins production at Appomattox field in Gulf of Mexico

Friday 24 May 2019 10:30

The company said the floating production system, located in the first producing field in the Norphlet area, will produce around 175 000 boe/d of oil and gas.

Calima Energy sells interest in Namibia PEL 90 to Tullow Oil

Friday 24 May 2019 10:00

Calima will receive US$2.0 million on completion of the transaction.

Enpro Subsea makes case for 'smart standarisation' subsea development strategies at OTC

Friday 24 May 2019 09:30

The company presented examples of how operators have realised the commercial and schedule benefits of open subsea architecture.

Plenary speakers announced for SPE Offshore Europe 2019

Friday 24 May 2019 09:00

The event will take place from 3-6 September at the new £333 million The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA), under the theme: ‘Breakthrough to excellence – our license to operate’.

N-Sea appoints new Chief Executive

Thursday 23 May 2019 16:00

N-Sea Holding has announced the appointment of Arno van Poppel as Chief Executive of the subsea IMR services provider.

LEWA GmbH delivers six Ecoflow type LDH5 process diaphragm pumps to the Arabian Gulf

Thursday 23 May 2019 14:30

LEWA GmbH has delivered a total of six Ecoflow type LDH5 process diaphragm pumps to the Arabian Gulf in order to expand the pumping capacity of two offshore gas fields.

Safe and reliable ventilation for hazardous environments

Thursday 23 May 2019 12:00

Louise Green, SA Equip, explains how portable fans can provide a safe working environment for offshore workers.

Aquaterra Energy opens first office and warehouse facility in Australia

Thursday 23 May 2019 11:30

Located on Murray Street, Perth, Aquaterra Energy’s new office in Australia’s oil and gas hub comes as the company continues to expand its presence in the Australasia region.

BW Offshore aims to establish BW Energy as separate E&P company

Thursday 23 May 2019 11:00

BW Energy was established in late 2016 and has since developed a portfolio of upstream oil and gas assets in West Africa and Brazil.

More oil news updates

Zennor Petroleum provides Finlaggan field update

Thursday 23 May 2019 10:30

The development project is targeting 30 million boe of gas condensate reserves from two subsea production wells in the UK Central North Sea.

Ascent Resources purchases mobile compressor unit for Slovenia project

Thursday 23 May 2019 09:30

Once installed the compressor is expected to allow increased, stable production from well Pg-10 at the company's Petišovci project.

Solstad Offshore awarded contract for PSVs

Thursday 23 May 2019 09:30

Commencement of the contract, to support Wintershall DEA's West Mira drilling campaign in the Norwegian Sea, will take place in August/September 2019.

New Bal Seal website designed to help designers find solutions fast

Thursday 23 May 2019 08:30

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc., has announced the launch of its new website.

TUBACEX reports on annual general meeting

Wednesday 22 May 2019 16:45

TUBACEX’s annual general meeting was held at the company’s headquarters in Llodio on 22 May 2019.

Unique Group appoints new Regional Vice President for Europe and UK region

Wednesday 22 May 2019 16:15

Unique Group has appointed Matthew Gordon as the new Regional Vice President for the Europe and UK region to oversee the company’s strategic expansion plans.

Fishbones announces seven new hires

Wednesday 22 May 2019 15:30

Fishbones, a provider of alternative reservoir stimulation technology, is increasing its staff base by 25% and has created the position of Chief Technology Officer.