Upstream drilling news
Equinor discovers further oil in Oseberg field
Recoverable resources are estimated at 22 million bbl of oil.
Drilling Systems to provide simulation systems for Nabors' Kazakhstan centre
The technology from Drilling Systems mirrors the environment of a working onshore rig, enabling the simulation of various operational scenarios in a controlled atmosphere, including stuck-pipe and well-control incidents.
Awilco rig to be equipped with TMC compressors
The energy-saving marine compressed air system is to be delivered for a mid-water semi-submersible drilling rig.
GulfSlope Energy launches Gulf of Mexico shallow prospect programme
GulfSlope Energy will retain and deploy a supra salt evaluation team consisting of three geoscientists and a manager to identify, evaluate and recommend targets for lease acquisition, farm-in and drilling.
Maersk Drilling secures contracts with Repsol Exploración Mexico
The contracts are for a two-well project in Block 10 and 29 in the Gulf of Mexico.
Study finds Neodrill technology reduces environmental impact compared to conventional drilling
The reference well used was the Cambo Well in the UK, which was drilled by Siccar Point Energy in 2018.
Wood Mackenzie comments on PTTEP's Sarawak discovery
The discovery is estimated at 2 trillion ft3, making this the 7th largest global discovery of the year.
PTTEP makes gas discovery offshore Sarawak, Malaysia
The drilling result at Lang Lebah-1RDR2 is the Thai national oil company’s largest ever discovery.
Prospex Oil & Gas begins drilling second well in North East Romania
Drilling and testing at Bainet West are expected to take 15 - 20 days to complete.
Aker BP granted drilling permit for well 25/2-20
The drilling programme for well 25/2-20 relates to the drilling of a wildcat well in production licence 442. Aker BP ASA is the operator with an ownership interest of 90.26%.