Exploration news
Eni and SKK Migas sign MoU for cooperation on exploration activities in Indonesia
The MoU defines the framework for further cooperation in the processing and interpretation of seismic data owned by the Republic of Indonesia by using Eni’s technologies and facilities, including the Green Data Centre supercomputers in Ferrera Erbognone, Italy, as well as seismic imaging algorithms.
VAALCO contracts Borr Drilling rig for 2021/2022 campaign offshore Gabon
The contract provides that the drilling rig can be on location in the Etame Marin block as early as December of this year.
Equinor, Vår Energi and Aker BP make oil discovery in North Sea
Recoverable resources from the discovery in production licence 554 are estimated at between 1.3 and 3.6 million m3 of oil equivalent, corresponding to 8-23 million boe.
Seabed Geosolutions awarded OBN project in Americas
The award is from an undisclosed company, with the project anticipated to start in 4Q21.
Equinor drills dry wells near Fram field
The wildcat wells were drilled in production licence 090 in the northern North Sea.
TGS plans 3D seismic survey in Montney Basin for 4Q21
Hipp Creek 3D will add nearly 200 km2 of seismic data tying into existing TGS 3D seismic coverage within their core area of the Montney Basin in British Columbia, Canada.
ExxonMobil makes new Stabroek Block discovery
Drilling at Longtail-3 offshore Guyana encountered 230 ft (70 m) of net pay, including newly identified, high quality hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs below the original Longtail-1 discovery intervals.
ExxonMobil resumes drilling operations at exploration well offshore Guyana
Jabillo-1 is the second of three exploration wells scheduled for drilling on the Canje block in 2021.
Eni completes drilling and testing of appraisal well offshore Indonesia
The Maha 2 well in the West Ganal block has been drilled to a depth of 2970 m in 1115 m water depth and encountered 43 m of gas bearing net sands.
TGS and PGS begin Cape Anguille 3D survey offshore East Canada
The survey covers existing lease blocks and open acreage in the prospective Orphan Basin.