https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/ en-GB editor@oilfieldtechnology.com (Editor) webdev@oilfieldtechnology.com (Web developer) https://dovsgkvc993ul.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com bp has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of bp’s strategy to grow its upstream portfolio. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/16042026/bp-acquires-interest-in-three-namibian-exploration-blocks/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/16042026/bp-acquires-interest-in-three-namibian-exploration-blocks/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:15:00 GMT Equinor has made an oil discovery that will be tied into the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/19032026/equnior-announces-new-oil-discovery/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/19032026/equnior-announces-new-oil-discovery/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT Viridien has announced a new regional multi-client data initiative for the offshore basins of India, designed to deliver enhanced, data-driven exploration capabilities to industry operators. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/17032026/viridien-advances-exploration-for-indias-offshore-basins/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/17032026/viridien-advances-exploration-for-indias-offshore-basins/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Viridien and BGP have entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to launch a multi-client 3D seismic acquisition and imaging programme across the shallow water acreage lots 2, 3, and 4. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/16032026/viridien-and-bgp-announce-agreement-with-government-of-guyana/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/16032026/viridien-and-bgp-announce-agreement-with-government-of-guyana/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT Metatek-Group Ltd has completed an airborne survey of the Kwanza Basin in Angola to support onshore oil and gas exploration in the region. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/16032026/metatek-completes-aerial-survey-for-onshore-exploration-in-angola/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/16032026/metatek-completes-aerial-survey-for-onshore-exploration-in-angola/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT Viridien announces the commencement of the Charrua 3D multi-client survey offshore Uruguay. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/06032026/viridien-announces-charrua-3d-seismic-survey-offshore-uruguay/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/06032026/viridien-announces-charrua-3d-seismic-survey-offshore-uruguay/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:06:00 GMT The new EM2042 DR600 and EM2042 BNS build on the market proven EM2042 platform, sharing its successful next-generation acoustic architecture, while addressing two distinct operational needs. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/24022026/kongsberg-discovery-consolidates-multibeam-leadership-with-new-em2042-models-for-naval-and-deep-sea-operations/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/24022026/kongsberg-discovery-consolidates-multibeam-leadership-with-new-em2042-models-for-naval-and-deep-sea-operations/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:30:00 GMT The collaboration will focus on optimising Viridien’s seismic imaging algorithms on NVIDIA accelerated computing platforms. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/digital-oilfield/18022026/viridien-announces-strategic-initiative-to-advance-hpc-for-seismic-imaging-workflows-with-nvidia/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/digital-oilfield/18022026/viridien-announces-strategic-initiative-to-advance-hpc-for-seismic-imaging-workflows-with-nvidia/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:53:00 GMT New discoveries in Ivory Coast and Angola reinforce Eni’s dual strategy of frontier exploration and near-field reserve growth in Africa. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/18022026/eni-expands-african-exploration-footprint-with-major-discoveries-in-ivory-coast-angola/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/18022026/eni-expands-african-exploration-footprint-with-major-discoveries-in-ivory-coast-angola/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT The collaboration aims to introduce state of the art, innovative oil and gas technologies capable of meeting emerging market demands and significantly increasing the operational efficiency of the industry. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/17022026/geoinform-ltd-subsidiary-of-the-mol-group-signs-strategic-cooperation-agreement-with-baker-hughes/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/17022026/geoinform-ltd-subsidiary-of-the-mol-group-signs-strategic-cooperation-agreement-with-baker-hughes/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT The agreement, which commenced in early 2026, covers inspection and technical staffing services in support of multiple upstream energy projects and emerging new energy initiatives in Colombia and beyond. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/17022026/fulkrum-strengthens-south-american-footprint-with-bogot-office-opening/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/17022026/fulkrum-strengthens-south-american-footprint-with-bogot-office-opening/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:45:00 GMT This marks a new milestone in HELLENiQ ENERGY’s upstream portfolio. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/17022026/helleniq-energy-and-chevron-sign-offshore-concession-agreements-for-hydrocarbon-exploration-and-production-with-the-hellenic-republic/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/17022026/helleniq-energy-and-chevron-sign-offshore-concession-agreements-for-hydrocarbon-exploration-and-production-with-the-hellenic-republic/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT The strategic move strengthens Elemental Energies’ existing subsurface capability, creating an integrated and unrivalled team spanning geoscience, reservoir engineering, geochemistry and petroleum engineering. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/11022026/elemental-energies-acquires-applied-petroleum-technology-as-strengthening-its-subsurface-capabilities/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/11022026/elemental-energies-acquires-applied-petroleum-technology-as-strengthening-its-subsurface-capabilities/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:30:00 GMT TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operated interest in PEL104 Exploration license, located offshore Namibia, from Eight Offshore Investments Holdings (Eight) and Maravilla Oil & Gas. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/06022026/totalenergies-expands-its-exploration-portfolio-as-operator-of-pel104-license/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/06022026/totalenergies-expands-its-exploration-portfolio-as-operator-of-pel104-license/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:45:00 GMT Rex International Holding Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, has announced that a discovery has been made in the “Knockando Fensfjord” prospect in the Brage Field. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/02022026/new-discovery-in-brage-field-norway/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/02022026/new-discovery-in-brage-field-norway/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT As Angola reinvigorates its onshore basins through regulatory reform and flexible licensing, independent oil and gas companies are stepping forward to drive a new wave of inland exploration and production growth. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/29012026/a-return-to-onshore-how-independents-are-leading-angolas-inland-resurgence/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/29012026/a-return-to-onshore-how-independents-are-leading-angolas-inland-resurgence/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:15:00 GMT PT Elnusa Tbk (Elnusa), Indonesia’s leading integrated energy services company, continues to reinforce its technology and innovation edge by investing in next-generation nodal seismic systems to accelerate onshore exploration activities across the country. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/22012026/elnusa-accelerates-onshore-exploration-in-indonesia-with-strategic-investment-in-next-generation-nodal-seismic-technology/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/22012026/elnusa-accelerates-onshore-exploration-in-indonesia-with-strategic-investment-in-next-generation-nodal-seismic-technology/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT Chevron’s South N’dola Platform in Angola delivered first oil in December. The milestone comes just over two years after construction on the platform began. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/16012026/first-oil-at-new-platform-is-major-milestone-for-chevron-in-angola/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/16012026/first-oil-at-new-platform-is-major-milestone-for-chevron-in-angola/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:45:00 GMT Equinor has been awarded 35 new production licenses by the Ministry of Energy in this year's APA, Awards in Predefined Areas. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/14012026/equinor-awarded-35-new-production-licenses-on-the-norwegian-continental-shelf/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/14012026/equinor-awarded-35-new-production-licenses-on-the-norwegian-continental-shelf/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:45:00 GMT Exploration spending faces pressure as industry pivots to strategic acreage deals, giant field redevelopment, and next-generation geothermal commercialisation. https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/13012026/wood-mackenzie-five-subsurface-themes-shaping-upstream-exploration-and-development-in-2026/ https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/13012026/wood-mackenzie-five-subsurface-themes-shaping-upstream-exploration-and-development-in-2026/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:53:00 GMT