Exploration news
ADNOC and Total to use drones in search for new hydrocarbon resources
It will be the first time in Abu Dhabi drone technology has been used to deploy seismic sensors in the search for new oil and gas resources.
CGG establishes Regional Geoscience Center in Abu Dhabi
The centre will provide geophysical, geological and reservoir technology and support to clients across the Middle East.
Well-SENSE's 'Active-FLI' technology completes first onshore well survey
The Aberdeen headquartered company’s ‘Active’ technology enhances its FiberLine Intervention (FLI) distributed sensing capability with an add-on package of electronic and optical sensors that capture single-point readings along the wellbore.
Union Jack Oil announces upgraded STOIP volumetrics from West Newton
The Upside Case estimates are Liquids 283 million bbl and Gas 265.9 billion ft3.
Apache’s North Sea subsidiaries award subsea frame agreement to Baker Hughes
The equipment and service provided by Baker Hughes will support Apache North Sea’s exploration and development activities in the North Sea for the next three years.
Petrobras, CNODC awarded Aram block in Brazil pre-salt round
Petrobras and CNODC offered the the minimum allowed profit oil of 29.96% for rights to explore and produce oil at the Aram block in Brazil's Santos Basin.
Rystad Energy: Best year for discoveries on NCS since 2014
Rystad Energy estimates the discovery to hold recoverable resources of around 70 million boe.
West of Shetland production to overtake North Sea for Shell and BP’s UK portfolios by 2020, says GlobalData
The company’s latest research reveals that the West of Shetland (WoS) area retains the attention of major exploration and production (E&P) players in the region.
Strike Energy begins Walyering 3D seismic campaign
It is currently estimated that the Walyering prospects in Western Australia may contain up to 263 billion ft3 of gas and 6.3 million bbl of associated condensate.
Shearwater GeoServices to conduct South Africa seismic project for Total
The survey at block 11B-12B will be Shearwater’s first project offshore South Africa.