CGG releases results of Mozambique offshore survey
The ultramodern data was acquired over blocks Z5-C and Z5-D and surrounding open acreage as part of a multi-client programme agreed between CGG and Mozambique’s Instituto Nacional de Petroleo (INP).
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PGS to begin 3D survey in Papua New Guinea
The survey will provide modern 3D data over held and vacant acreage in the frontier Papuan Basin.
UAE announces major gas find
80 trillion ft3 of shallow gas resources has been discovered within an area of 5000 km2 between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Neptune Energy digital subsurface technology aims to discover hydrocarbons faster
The programme was unveiled at DigEx 2020 in Oslo, Norway, where the company discussed how it is making use of digital technologies, including the latest cloud infrastructure, to reduce the time from “idea to discovery”.
Hess to focus on Guyana and the Bakken during 2020
Over 80% of the company's 2020 Exploration & Production capital and exploratory budget will be allocated to high return investments in Guyana and the Bakken.
Senegal launches first offshore licensing round
The licensing round comprises twelve blocks on offer in the Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea Conakry (MSGBC) Basin, offshore Senegal.
USGS estimates 3.6 billion bbl of oil in Alaska's Central North Slope
One of the most productive areas in the world for oil remains rich in the resource, according to the latest USGS assessment.
SAExploration secures two contracts for 3D/4D data acquisition offshore West Africa
The projects are valued at approximately US$42 million and are scheduled to occur primarily during 2Q20.
Tulip Oil gives update on Netherlands and Germany operations
The company has announced that the Q10-A field offshore the Netherlands produced 258 million m3 of gas during 4Q19, compared to 203 million m3 in 3Q19.
ION signs agreement for 2D and 3D programmes offshore Colombia
The agreement with Colombia’s National Hydrocarbon Agency, the ANH, grants rights to reprocess existing data and acquire new 2D and 3D multi-client programmes offshore Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
Europa Oil & Gas provides Ireland farm-out update
The company is prioritising securing a partner to drill its flagship prospect in Ireland, the Inishkea prospect which lies on Frontier Exploration Licence 4/19 in the Slyne Basin.
Wood Mackenzie explains how the energy transition is placing additional pressure on exploration activities
2020 will be key as sector moves towards low-carbon future.
Shearwater to conduct 3D campaign for ONGC
The 4-month survey will cover 2000 km2 of 3D in a shallow-water area of the Arabian Sea.
Africa Energy provides update on exploration activities
The company has announced that the Luiperd-1 well in block 11B/12B offshore South Africa is due to spud in 2Q20.
Polarcus begins Cygnus survey offshore Australia
The 3D survey is taking place in the Vulcan Sub-basin, offshore north-west Australia.