Drilling & production - 25 August 2016

During 2Q16 Seadrill improved on its record uptime it achieved in 1Q16.

The maximum size the of the high pressure test cell is 6 m by 6 m by 4 m high and it will be used to test small assemblies up to 30 000 psi.

The Prevention First exhibition is organised by the California State Lands Commission (CSLC), and will take place on 27 – 28 September.

Callawongo-12 is is to be cased and suspended after reaching total depth of in the Westbourne Formation.

Essex Group Middle East has commenced a 2D seismic survey of Block A and has acquired a new drilling rig.

The main theme of the ONS 2016 is Transition. Following on the 2015 theme of Changes, it calls for the industry to ‘take hold of the situation, and start adjusting to the new normal.’