Drilling & production

Seatrium has been awarded a contract for a deepwater new-build floating production unit in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Baleine is the first net zero emission Upstream project (Scope 1 and 2) in Africa, made possible through the adoption of advanced technologies, which minimise the operations’ carbon footprint.

Signing ceremony in Houston formalises five-year extension to the relationship between the two companies.

Gulf Keystone, an independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has provided an operation and corporate update.

VAALCO Energy, Inc. has announced that, in conjunction with its 2025/2026 drilling program planned to begin mid-2025 in Gabon, it has executed a contract with Borr Jack-Up XIV Inc., an affiliate of Borr Drilling Limited, to drill multiple development wells and appraisal/exploration wells, as well as perform workovers, with options to drill additional wells.

The US Energy Information Administration has reported that from January 2021 through September 2024, crude oil production in Argentina increased by 50%, and natural gas production rose by 27%, lifting output of both fuels near the records set in the early 2000s.

New joint venture will be largest producer in UKCS, eclipsing second-largest producer in 2030 by more than 100 000 boe/d.

Petrobras signs 175 day addendum to Fugro’s current inspection, repair and maintenance services contract.

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services by BrandSafway will provide advanced access and maintenance services, to continue the 55 year partnership with NAM.

EnerMech secures extension for long-standing crane maintenance partnership in Australia.

The Mistral prospect is located just south of the Åsgard area in the Norwegian Sea.

Andrew Harwood, Vice President of Research, Upstream and Carbon Management at Wood Mackenzie shares a perspective on the recent agreement between Woodside and Chevron.

Woodside simplifies portfolio and unlocks long-term value.

Transocean Ltd. has announced that a four-well option was exercised for the Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 with Reliance Industries Limited in India.

Seadrill has announced contract awards for the ultra-deepwater drillships, West Tellus and West Jupiter.