Upstream drilling news

The drill stem test flowed dry gas from the intra-Muda sands at a rate of 11.4 million ft3/d on a 181/64-in. (2.8 in.) choke, maintaining a wellhead tubing pressure of 225 psi.

An automated, remotely monitored and controlled, intelligent system closes the loop on water management while increasing efficiency and reducing risk.

The new contracts in the Middle East, Africa and Europe are worth approximately US$460 million.

The rig has been named the "IMI-2030".

The well was drilled with a floating jack-up rig Neptune, mounted on a riser block platform.

Oil and gas production has started at the P-68 FPSO located in BM-S-11-A Concession in Berbigão, Sururu and West Atapu.

The Stena Forth has been contracted to drill one well, being the Marina-1 exploration well, in Karoon’s 40% owned and operated Block Z-38 in the Tumbes Basin in Peru with drilling scheduled to commence early in 1Q20.

The company has announced a major rig fleet expansion programme to support its upstream growth plans and enable the delivery of its 2030 Smart Growth Strategy.

The company has appointed Tim Dallas as business development manager for the region.

The Mærsk Developer semi-submersible rig is expected to begin operating offshore Trindad and Tobago for BG International Ltd in 1Q20.