Upstream drilling news

CNOOC Limited has announced that Bozhong 26-6 Oilfield Development Project (Phase I) has commenced production.

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company has announced three new electrification technologies that will provide enhanced reliability, increased efficiency and reduced emissions for onshore and offshore operations.

The contract scope includes drilling services for development and exploration wells over a three-year period.

Flow remediation specialist, Pipetech, has announced the launch of its Downhole Scale Remediation (DSR) technology. Supported by the Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) emissions reduction programme, this technology aims to redefine wellbore cleaning solutions while advancing sustainable practices.

Chevron Corporation has announced that its 50% owned affiliate Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) has started oil production at its Future Growth Project (FGP) located at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan.

The Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd. (OGDC) of Pakistan has announced enhancement of oil production Kunnar-12 and Kunnar-6 wells at the Kunnar oilfield, resulting in incremental production of 1160 bpd of oil.

John Wood Group PLC has been awarded a significant new contract to provide long-term maintenance solutions for onshore?and offshore assets in the Gippsland Basin, Victoria, operated by Esso Australia.

TXO Partners has announced that the Mancos Shale play in the San Juan Basin of New Mexico and Colorado has a large potential for natural gas.

Talos Energy Inc. has announced that the Katmai West #2 well located in the Ewing Bank area of the US Gulf of Mexico successfully encountered commercial quantities of oil and natural gas.

The Ministry of Energy has awarded Equinor 27 new production licences in this year's Awards in Predefined Areas (APA).