Upstream drilling news
Equinor discontinues exploration drilling in Great Australian Bight
Equinor has concluded that the project’s potential is not commercially competitive.
Rystad Energy: Indonesia's 2020 oil and gas output likely to fall
Rystad's analysis indicates a shortfall of 37 000 bpd when compared to Indonesia's official projections.
Union Jack Oil re-commences well testing at West Newton A-2 well
The company is also scheduled to begin appraisal drilling at West Newton B-1.
Lundin Norway awarded drilling permit
Well 7221/4-1 will be drilled from the West Bollsta drilling facility.
Masirah Oil achieves first oil from Oman well
The Yumna 1 well was spudded on 26 December 2019 and is located in Block 50, 30 km offshore east Oman.
Siemens to modernise jackup rig in Middle East
Siemens will modernise a complete and integrated drilling-drives lineup, including auxiliaries and controls, that will be installed on an offshore jackup drilling rig for a customer in the Middle East.
First Marine Services strengthens marine services
Darren Rendall and Marc Petty join the Aberdeen-based mooring services provider as Technical Director and Marine Manager, respectively.
IFR forms alliance with SIMMONS EDECO
IFR and SIMMONS EDECO will work together to pursue oil and gas opportunities in the Mexican market primarily focused on upstream oil and gas.
IKM Production Technology awarded slops treatment contract by CNOOC Petroleum Europe
IKM Production Technology UK has been awarded a 12-month contract to support CNOOC Petroleum Europe with the provision of slops treatment services.
Borr Drilling enters financing agreement for Tivar jack-up rig
The existing US$50 million bank delivery financing for the rig will be replaced with a new US$100 million take out facility maturing in 31 December 2021.