Exploration news
Wintershall Noordzee successfully develops third Sillimanite exploration well
Wintershall Noordzee is currently finalising the hook-up activities to the D12-B production platform, from where the produced gas will be transported via the Neptune Energy-operated D15-A production platform, through the NGT gas transportation system to shore.
Newfoundland and Labrador establishes new offshore exploration initiative
The policy measure is designed to allow all future bid deposit forfeitures to be reinvested as received.
CGG begins second phase of North Sea OBN survey
First images from the Central North Sea survey are targeted for 1Q21.
Petrobras makes find in Campos Basin
Hydrocarbons have been identified in the pioneer well of block C-M-657, located in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin.
SeaBird Exploration awarded Gulf of Mexico OBN contract
The contract will start in 4Q20 with an expected duration of about three months.
Magseis Fairfield to carry out OBN survey in US Gulf of Mexico
The survey is anticipated to start in December 2020 with a project duration of approximately 80 days.
Shearwater GeoServices awarded 3D seismic survey by Petronas
The 3D seismic survey covers surface area of 6200 km2 in Suriname’s Block 52 and will be carried out by the Geo Caribbean vessel.
NPD issues drilling permit to Equinor
The drilling programme for well 34/7-37 S concerns the drilling of a wildcat well in production licence 089.
Eni and BP make gas discovery offshore Egypt
The preliminary evaluation of the well results indicates that the Great Nooros Area gas in place can be estimated in excess of 4 trillion ft3.
Fugro to provide survey services for ONGC
Geo-data results from the engineering surveys will provide ONGC with the seabed and sub-seabed insights they need to develop key offshore infrastructure.