Upstream drilling news

Chevron Corp. has announced the start of oil production from the Whale semi-submersible platform in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. Chevron USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, owns 40% working interest in Whale, with Shell Offshore Inc. owning 60% interest as operator.

Sintana Energy Inc. has provided the following update regarding the second campaign on blocks 2813A and 2814B located in the heart of Namibia’s Orange Basin.

CNOOC has announced that Panyu 11-12 oilfield/Panyu 10-1 oilfield/Panyu 10-2 oilfield adjustment joint development project has commenced production.

Seatrium has been awarded a contract for a deepwater new-build floating production unit in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Baleine is the first net zero emission Upstream project (Scope 1 and 2) in Africa, made possible through the adoption of advanced technologies, which minimise the operations’ carbon footprint.

Danny Salinas, Federico Mezzatesta, and Jessica Stump, NOV, explain how using a high-capacity, intuitive shaker can enhance drilling performance and efficiency.

EnerMech secures extension for long-standing crane maintenance partnership in Australia.

Transocean Ltd. has announced that a four-well option was exercised for the Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 with Reliance Industries Limited in India.

The contract covers the design and manufacture of subsea tree systems, manifolds, jumpers, controls, and services.

The Board of Tullow noted the recent media speculation and confirmed that it is in preliminary discussions with Kosmos Energy Ltd regarding a possible all-share offer by Kosmos for the company.