Upstream drilling news
Significant oil discovery in the Yggdrasil area
Aker BP has successfully completed the Omega Alfa exploration campaign in the Norwegian North Sea, resulting in a significant oil discovery that adds substantial new resources to the Yggdrasil area.
Drilling rig chartered by Petrobras arrives in Amapá to take part in drill exercise
The vessel will be used during the Pre-Operational Assessment (APO), scheduled to begin on 24 August.
Búzios Field surpasses the record level of 900 000 bpd of oil
The field is the largest in the country in reserves and the second in production volume.
First of two production wells spudded at Bestla development in Norway
Lime Petroleum AS is pleased to share that the operator of PL740 Bestla, in which Lime has a 17% interest, has on 4 August 2025, spudded the first of two production wells.
bp announces largest discovery in 25 years
bp announces an oil and gas discovery at the Bumerangue prospect in the deepwater offshore Brazil.
Weatherford awarded Managed Pressure Drilling contract for Woodside Energy’s Trion deepwater development
The multi-year contract includes MPD services for an initial 8 wells with the potential to expand to 24 wells. The award reinforces Weatherford’s market leadership in high-performance MPD and expands its presence in Mexico’s offshore energy sector.
Baker Hughes to acquire Chart Industries
Baker Hughes and Chart Industries have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Baker Hughes will acquire all outstanding shares of Chart’s common stock for US$210 per share in cash, equivalent to a total enterprise value of US$13.6 billion.
Gettings sensors right
Sagentia Innovation’s Dan Spencer, R&D Consultant, and Michele Turitto, Managing Partner, Industrial, Chemicals, and Energy, discuss how to deliver on upstream goals with expert selection and integration of sensors.
TechnipFMC awarded engineering contract for Equinor’s Heidrun extension offshore Norway
TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI™) contract by Equinor for its Heidrun extension project in the Norwegian North Sea.
Perenco completes acquisition of oil and gas fields from Woodside Energy in Trinidad & Tobago
Perenco has announced the completion of the acquisition of the Greater Angostura producing oil and gas assets and associated production facilities from Woodside Energy in Trinidad & Tobago. The finalisation of the deal, combined with Perenco’s existing operation of the Teak, Samaan and Poui (TSP) and Cashima, Amherstia, Flamboyant and Immortelle (CAFI) fields, aligns Perenco as a major oil and gas producer in country.