Exploration news
ExxonMobil named 2017 explorer of the year by World Oil and Gas council
Throughout the year, ExxonMobil has announced a number of discoveries, acquisitions and exploration activities in various countries, including Brazil, Cyprus, Equatorial Guinea, Guyana, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Suriname and in the United State's Gulf of Mexico.
LLOG Exploration Affiliate and Partners commence drilling at Buckskin project in deepwater Gulf of Mexico
The initial phase of the deepwater project consists to two development wells in Keathley Canyon 829 and a six mile subsea tieback to the Lucius plat form at Keathley Canyon 875.
Stronghold Energy II announces equity commitment of up to US$150 million.
The line of equity financing comes from funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing.
Significant Italian gas discovery confirmed for Po Valley
Strong gas flows on test have confirmed a significant commercial discovery for Australia’s Po Valley Energy Limited at its new Selva gas field in northern Italy.
CGG in support of SNH promotion of open acreages in Rio del Rey and Douala/Kribi-Campo Basins
The 2018 Cameroon Licensing Round opened on 15 January 2018 and will close on 29 June 2018.
Faroe awarded eight exploration licences in the APA 2017 licensing round
The awarded licences include four operatorships and production opportunities in Norway and the UK.
Global Energy Group and Premier Oil announce initial success in Catcher development
Early production from the Catcher field in the North Sea is expected to be approximately 10 000 bpd.
Beach Energy discover new gas field in the Otway Basin
Beach Energy Ltd has announced a new gas field discovery at Haselgrove-3 ST1 in the onshore Otway Basin, South Australia.
NPD: Successful seismic acquisition on Gardarbank High
The vessel WG Columbus acquired the seismic data during the period from 22 August to 23 September.
Petro Matad Limited: seismic acquisition update
Further to the Company's announcement on 4 October 2017, Petro Matad, the AIM quoted Mongolian oil explorer is pleased to provide an update on its 3D seismic acquisition programme.