Upstream drilling news
Petrobras begins production in Atapu field
The FPSO operating the well has the capacity to process up to 150 000 bpd and treat up to 6 million m3 of natural gas.
Weatherford production optimisation software increases production for Middle East operator
The platform enabled the customer to automate production monitoring, analysis, and optimisation asset-wide for 1700 electric submersible pump wells.
Proserv to manufacture and supply subsea controls for Dril-Quip
The agreement also establishes a framework where Proserv and Dril-Quip may pursue joint marketing and collaboration efforts, with Dril-Quip providing subsea trees and Proserv providing subsea controls.
Drilling permit for wells 6607/12-4 and 6607/12-4 A in production licence 127 C
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA a drilling permit for wells 6607/12-4 and 6607/12-4 A .
First oil achieved from Gulf of Suez field
The GNN discovery, which contains an estimated 260 million bbl of oil in place, is located in the Geisum and Tawila West concession.
Lukoil begins wildcat drilling at North Caspian Sea prospects
Exploratory drilling has begun at the Shirotno-Rakushechnaya prospect structure, located to the north of the V.I. Grayfer field in the North Caspian Sea.
Spirit Energy receives drilling permit for Norway campaign
Spirit Energy has received permission to drill a wildcat well in production licence 780, about 5 km north of the Ivar Aasen field in the central part of the North Sea.
GlobalData: Chinese NOCs worst hit in Asia under current global market volatility
High exploration and production costs in China are undoubtedly driving the companies to take preventive measures by slashing planned investments and cutting operational expenditures.
Rotork pneumatic actuators installed on Canadian well pads
This process significantly reduces the impact on the environment, when compared to historic methods.
Neptune Energy begins Dugong drilling campaign
The announcement comes a day after Petrolia, a partner in the programme along with Concedo and Idemitsu Petroleum, had said that drilling would start by 19 June.