Exploration news
Oil discovery in the Johan Castberg area in the Barents Sea
Equinor has struck oil in exploration well 7720/7-DD-1H, Drivis Tubåen, on the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea.
Equinor announces Brazil exploration block award
Equinor has deepened its position in the Santos basin after winning the S-M-1617 block during Brazil's 5th Open Permanent Concession bid round.
TotalEnergies enters 40 Chevron-operated exploration blocks
The 40 federal leases include 13 blocks located in the Walker Ridge area, 9 blocks in the Mississippi Canyon area and 18 blocks in the East Breaks area.
MOL Group and SOCAR set key terms for onshore exploration in Azerbaijan
MOL Group and SOCAR have agreed on key terms for an onshore exploration opportunity in Azerbaijan.
bpTT announces first gas from Mento development offshore Trinidad and Tobago
Mento is one of bp’s 10 major projects expected to start up worldwide between 2025 and 2027 that bp announced earlier this year as part of its strategy to grow the upstream.
MOL Group and Turkish Petroleum join forces to explore hydrocarbons in Hungary
Granted rights for joint hydrocarbon exploration in two Hungarian concession areas, Tamási and Buzsák.
Wood to support Petroleum Development Oman’s future project portfolio
Three year contract to provide specialist technical support to Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
Shell Offshore announces start of production Dover subsea tieback, Gulf of Mexico
Dover brings an estimated peak production of 20 000 boe/d.
Equinor brings Johan Castberg oilfield onstream
Equinor has announced the Johan Castberg oilfield in the Barents Sea has come onstream. The field will be producing for 30 years.
DNO announces North Sea oil and gas discovery
DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has announced an important oil and gas discovery in Northern North Sea license PL1182 S in which the Company holds a 40% operated interest.