Upstream drilling news
Galilee Basin drilling update – Albany 1 well spud approaching
Comet Ridge Limited has advised that Easternwell’s Rig 101 is expected to be released from its present operations over the next several days, and begin its move to the Albany 1 location in the north-eastern Galilee Basin.
Dry well southwest of the Knarr field in the North Sea – 34/2-5 S
Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 790, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 34/2-5 S. The well is dry.
DNV GL releases new recommended practice for wellhead fatigue analysis to improve analysis consistency in the industry
The recommended practice(RP) DNVGL-RP-E104 Wellhead fatigue analysis has now been published.
Rose Petroleum to fundraise for next stages of Paradox project
The company has raised £1 million, before expenses, through the issue of new ordinary shares of 0.1 p each in the company (Ordinary Shares) at a price of 3.25p per Ordinary Share.
Westwood Insight: 3.7 billion boe scheduled to be drilled in UK and Norway in 2018
According to the oil and gas market researcher, three high impact wells have been drilled so far this year, with a further 13 planned.
Enpro Subsea achieves global growth objectives
Production optimisation company, Enpro Subsea, has reported its busiest 18 months hitting its key strategic objectives with campaigns completed or commencing in North Sea, West Africa and Gulf of Mexico.
Siccar Point Energy confirms Cambo well spud and Shell deal completion
Siccar Point Energy has started drilling a final appraisal well on the Cambo field, north-west of Shetland, with results expected this summer.
Weatherford introduces Magnus™ rotary steerable system
The system is designed for deployment in a wide range of drilling scenarios, including high doglegs.
First End of well report generated from iQx delivered to Norwegian Authorities
Aker BP recently delivered the first end of well report generated from AGR’s iQx system.
Tamarama-2 encounters strong gas shows
Cooper Basin focused oil & gas exploration company, Real Energy Corporation Limited has provided a weekly drilling update of the Company’s Tamarama-2 well.