Exploration news
Neptune Energy receives drilling permit from NPD
Well 6406/12-G-1 H will be drilled about 36 km southwest of the Njord field.
Kosmos Energy sells exploration assets to Shell
Under the terms of the agreement, Shell will acquire Kosmos’ participating interest in blocks offshore São Tomé & Príncipe, Suriname, Namibia, and South Africa.
Hess makes discovery offshore Guyana
Redtail-1 encountered approximately 232 ft (70 m) of high quality oil bearing sandstone and was drilled in 6164 ft (1878 m) of water.
Neptune Energy commences drilling of Bue well
The well is located in the Fenja field in the Norwegian North Sea.
Geoteric launches seismic interpretation products
The two new seismic interpretation products are both powered by artificial intelligence.
Total resigns from operator role in Foz Do Amazonas Basin
The company has resigned from its role of operator for five exploration blocks in the basin.
OGA offers 113 licences for award in 32nd Offshore Licensing Round
The 113 licences have been offered over 259 blocks or part-blocks to 65 companies.
Turkey announces gas find in Black Sea
Turkey has discovered its biggest ever natural gas field, holding 320 billion m3 (11.3 trillion ft3) in the Black Sea.
Zenith Energy pre-qualifies for Nigeria's 2020 Marginal Field Bid Round
The company is participating in the 2020 Bid Round in the capacity of technical and financial partner to a Nigerian registered oil and gas company.
Qatar Petroleum acquires interest in Angola offshore block
Qatar Petroleum has acquired a 30% participating interest in Block 48, located in the ultra-deepwaters offshore Angola.