Upstream drilling news
New PDC bit design evacuates cuttings 200% faster
Ulterra's SplitBlade™ design improves cuttings evacuation as much as 200% faster than conventional PDC bits.
Norwegian operators confident in new drilling technology
Challenging conditions drives demand for new Churchill technology in Norwegian sector. Technology will be showcased SPE International one-day seminar, Bergen on 18 April 2018.
BP to develop second phase of Oman’s giant Khazzan gas field
Ghazeer development to bring Khazzan production to an estimated 1.5 billion cubic ft per day of gas.
Lundin receives consent for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea
The Petroleum Safety Authority have given Lundin consent to drill appraisal well 7220/11-5 S in production licence 609 in the Barents Sea.
88 Energy provides operational update
88 Energy Limited has announced the following update for its projects located on the North Slope of Alaska.
Aker BP has received consent for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway have given Aker BP consent for exploration drilling of well 7221/12-1 in the Barents Sea.
Halliburton drill bit optimises cutter layout for increased durability and drilling speed
The Stega™ drill bit has an efficient layout design that optimises the placement of back-up cutters to improve bit durability without decreasing drilling efficiency or rate of penetration (ROP).
IKM Subsea secures PTTEP drilling contract
IKM Subsea Singapore signed a contract with PTTEPI for their appraisal campaign offshore in Myanmar.
Rose Petroleum increases acreage in the Paradox Basin
Rose Petroleum plc has announced that it has increased its land position in the Paradox Basin, Utah, USA.
Carnarvon brings rig on Phoenix South-3 location
Carnarvon Petroleum Limited has provided the following update on its near-term drilling programme as advised by the operator, Quadrant Energy.