Exploration news
Smart Data Solutions launches new geoscience data management system
The new PleXus system offers E&P industry users access to subsurface geoscience assets.
Aker BP contracts Maersk Drilling rig for one-well exploration campaign
In direct continuation of the Maersk Integrator rig’s work scope, the rig will drill an exploration well for Aker BP offshore Norway.
Equinor, Total and Vår Energi find oil in Tyrihans field
Recoverable resources are so far estimated at between 3 and 4.2 million m3 of recoverable oil equivalent, corresponding to 19 – 26 million boe.
Invictus Energy awards seismic contract for Zimbabwe project
Polaris Natural Resources Inc. will provide acquisition services for a 2D seismic programme in the Cabora Bassa Basin in Zimbabwe.
Maersk Drilling awarded ultra-deepwater exploration contract in Gabon
The drillship Maersk Viking will be employed to drill an ultra-deepwater exploration well in Block F13 offshore Gabon.
Halliburton to provide petroleum data management platform to Norway regulator
The eight-year contract with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will see Halliburton deploy and operate Diskos, Norway's national repository of seismic, well and production data.
TGS to enhance seismic survey for Timor-Leste and Australia offshore licensing rounds
The company is reprocessing the Kyranis 3D seismic survey, which covers blocks in current exploration license rounds offshore Timor-Leste and Australia.
Shearwater GeoServices awarded 3D seismic survey in Vietnam
The two-and-a-half-month project will commence in April 2021 and will be conducted by the SW Vespucci.
Equinor receives permit to drill in production licence 090
The wildcat wells will be drilled about 10 km west of the Fram field.
ION to carry out 3D multi-client programmes offshore Kenya
The agreement includes both 3D new acquisition offshore the Lamu Basin and reimaging vintage data offshore Kenya.