Narrabri gas project receives federal approval
Santos will now embark on a 12-18 month appraisal programme ahead of a final investment decision.
Drilling & production
Archer secures platform drilling and maintenance contract with Aker BP
The contract covers the Ula and Valhall installations in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
Penspen wins contract from Galfar Engineering & Contracting Emirates
Penspen will undertake well tie-in work at the Haliba oilfield in the UAE as well as peripheral prospects.
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Suncor to assume Syncrude operatorship by end of 2021
The Syncrude joint venture has agreed in principle that Suncor will become the operator of the Syncrude oil sands project in Alberta, Canada, by the end of 2021.
Johan Sverdrup field increases production capacity
The Johan Sverdrup field is increasing its daily production capacity, expecting to reach around 500 000 bpd by the end of the year.
Major drilling and downhole solutions provider announces the rebirth of a new era
Varel International Energy Services, a long-standing provider of drilling and downhole solutions, has announced its redefining vision for business growth.
ADNOC and Total begin unconventional gas production in UAE
The unconventional gas was delivered from the Ruwais Diyab Unconventional Gas Concession.
Tullow Oil completes sale of Uganda assets to Total
The closing of the transaction marks Tullow’s exit from its licences in Uganda after 16 years of operations in the Lake Albert basin.
Equinor awards contracts for services at supply bases in Norway
Equinor has awarded Norsea Group AS, Saga Fjordbase AS and ASCO Norge AS contracts for services at supply bases in Norway.
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Petrofac completes sale of Mexican interests
Petrofac has completed the sale of its remaining 51% interest in its upstream IES operations in Mexico to Perenco Energies International Limited.
Lufkin Industries acquires Schlumberger's North America rod lift business
Lufkin Industries, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS), has completed the acquisition of the North American Land Rod lift business of Schlumberger N.V.
Premier Oil creditors support merger with Chrysaor
Premier Oil has received the requisite level of support from each class of its creditors for its proposed merger with Chrysaor Holdings Limited.
Dolphin Drilling expands presence in Norwegian Continental Shelf
Dolphin Drilling has secured a new combined contract with Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO Norge AS.
First gas production achieved from Adorf field
Neptune Energy has announced first gas production from the Adorf Carboniferous development in northwestern Germany.
Total announces 3Q20 results
Total reported net income of US$202 million, down 93% from a year earlier, but rebounding from a loss in 2Q20.