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Polarcus awarded 3D seismic project in northwest Europe
2 Apr 20201 min read

Polarcus awarded 3D seismic project in northwest Europe

The project is due to commence in 2Q20 and last approximately 3 months.

Searcher completes Argentina offshore 2D reprocessing expansion project
2 Apr 20201 min read

Searcher completes Argentina offshore 2D reprocessing expansion project

The expanded coverage over the Malvinas and Austral Basins adds to Searcher’s existing data in the area.

TGS and PGS release final data for 2020 Eastern Newfoundland licensing round
31 Mar 20201 min read

TGS and PGS release final data for 2020 Eastern Newfoundland licensing round

The fully merged and migrated Tablelands and North Tablelands 3D datasets cover approximately 12 500 km2 in the eastern part of the Orphan Basin.

Devon Energy revises 2020 CAPEX downwards
31 Mar 20201 min read

Devon Energy revises 2020 CAPEX downwards

The US$300 million of incremental capital reductions will be driven by the deferral of activity in the Eagle Ford, improved capital efficiencies in the Delaware Basin and lower service-cost pricing.

Norway to include 36 new blocks for 2020 licensing round
31 Mar 20202 min read

Norway to include 36 new blocks for 2020 licensing round

The APA is one of two equal licensing rounds on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The scheme was introduced in 2003 to facilitate exploration in geologically well known parts of the Shelf.

Global E&P CAPEX to reach 13-year low in 2020, predicts Rystad Energy
30 Mar 20203 min read

Global E&P CAPEX to reach 13-year low in 2020, predicts Rystad Energy

Global CAPEX for exploration and production firms (E&Ps) is expected to drop by up to US$100 billion this year, according to Rystad Energy.

Union Jack release 'highly encouraging' assessment of Biscathorpe project
30 Mar 20202 min read

Union Jack release 'highly encouraging' assessment of Biscathorpe project

The mean prospective resources associated with the Westphalian target area are estimated to be 3.95 million bbl, with an upside case of 6.69 million bbl.

Magseis Fairfield awarded Gulf of Mexico OBN contract
30 Mar 20201 min read

Magseis Fairfield awarded Gulf of Mexico OBN contract

The project in the Mexican sector of the Gulf of Mexico is scheduled to commence in 3Q20 and will take approximately 60 days.

Cairn Energy announces cuts in 2020 CAPEX
27 Mar 20202 min read

Cairn Energy announces cuts in 2020 CAPEX

Planned 2020 CAPEX on the company's UK producing assets is expected to be below US$45 million, reduced from the original forecast of US$65 million.

Beetaloo shale project halted
26 Mar 20201 min read

Beetaloo shale project halted

Origin Energy has temporarily paused shale exploration drilling activities at its Kyalla well site in Australia's Northern Territory in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Axxis Geo Solutions receives cancellation of North Sea contract
26 Mar 20201 min read

Axxis Geo Solutions receives cancellation of North Sea contract

The contract revenue was estimated at US$1 million, and AGS will receive a cancelation fee of 25% of the estimated revenue amount.

Searcher Seismic to assist with Timor-Leste offshore licensing round
26 Mar 20202 min read

Searcher Seismic to assist with Timor-Leste offshore licensing round

Searcher, in collaboration with Discover Geoscience, is offering an open-file seismic package to assist in the evaluation of the country’s second petroleum licensing round.

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