Upstream drilling news

Caterpillar Oil & Gas has announced the development of the Caterpillar® Gas Mechanical System (GMS), a fully integrated power solution for frac operations, utilising 100% natural gas.

VAALCO Energy, Inc. has announced that it has farmed into the CI-705 block offshore Côte d’Ivoire.

Vår Energi ASA has announced an oil discovery in the operated Zagato exploration well near the Goliat field in the Barents Sea, adding to recent exploration success in the area.

Halliburton and Sekal AS deployed the world’s first automated on-bottom drilling system with the integration of Halliburton’s LOGIX automation and remote operations, Sekal’s Drilltronics, and the rig automation control system.

Richard Toomes, Strategic Business Development Manager, and Matthew Offenbacher, VP Marketing and Technology, AES Drilling Fluids, argue that a holistic viewpoint of drilling fluids’ impact on the drilling process is required to drive efficiency.

Viking Completion Technology has announced a series of high-profile successes in Saudi Arabia, completing five trial projects within a 14-month period.

Valaris Ltd has announced several fleet rationalisation actions and issued a Fleet Status Report.

CNOOC Limited has announced that Bozhong 26-6 Oilfield Development Project (Phase I) has commenced production.

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company has announced three new electrification technologies that will provide enhanced reliability, increased efficiency and reduced emissions for onshore and offshore operations.

The contract scope includes drilling services for development and exploration wells over a three-year period.