Upstream drilling news
Cairn Energy releases 1H19 results
The company has upgraded its full year oil production guidance to 21 000 – 23 000 bpd from 19 000 – 22 000 bpd.
Zenith Energy announces positive drilling results at Jafarli oilfield
The deepening of well C-37 has identified three untapped oil-bearing clastic layers forming a total net pay zone of approximately 16 m.
Dolphin Drilling chooses Aberdeeen for international headquarters
The move follows recent investment in the company from a US-based private equity firm.
Drill stem test on Lincoln Crestal produces oil
The well, offshore the Shetland Islands, UK, was shut-in yesterday to enable a planned pressure build-up test.
Petro Matad provides update on Heron-1 well in Mongolia
Analysis of the wireline logs acquired during drilling of the well supports the interpretation of a 77 m gross interval of potential oil reservoir.
Operators adopting Churchill technology to tackle stuck pipe
A one-hour cut was achieved by the HyPR HoleSaver after a major operator became stuck around 13 000 ft due to heavy losses.
Northern Offshore secures jack-up for work offshore Abu Dhabi
The company has received a firm Letter of Award for the high-specification jack-up drilling unit Energy Emerger.
Sonadrill awarded nine well contract offshore Angola
The contract is for the Libongos drillship, which is owned by Sonangol.
TWMA secures £20 million of North Sea contracts
The contracts, with major North Sea operators, are for TWMA to provide offshore processing of drilling waste.
EM&I technology avoids dry docking costs
A joint industry project led by the company has led to the development of the ODIN diverless alternative for use on floating assets.