Exploration news
OGA to make historic seismic data available
The OGA has concluded that seismic data acquired under an exploration licence and which are more than 10 or 15 years old, depending on the type of data, can be made available through application to the OGA.
Exploration operations begin at Keskesi East-1 well offshore Suriname
The Noble Sam Croft has commenced operations at the Keskesi East-1 exploration well approximately 14 km (9 miles) southeast of Sapakara West-1.
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.