Exploration news
First oil announced at Mariner field
The Mariner field is the first Equinor-operated oilfield on the UK Continental Shelf.
TGS finalises acquisition of Spectrum
Completion of the acquisition and the merger plan has been registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises.
Tullow Oil makes oil discovery at Jethro-1, offshore Guyana
The well encountered 55 m of net oil pay which supports a recoverable oil resource estimate which exceeds Tullow’s pre-drill forecast.
Providence Resources awarded site survey permit offshore Ireland
The Barryroe oil accumulation lies in approximately 100 m water depth in the North Celtic Sea Basin and is located approximately 50 km off the south coast of Ireland.
Europa Oil & Gas awarded exploration licence offshore Ireland
The 100%-owned licence includes the company’s flagship Inishkea prospect.
Energean awarded four licences in Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone
The awarded licences were granted for Block D, located 45 km off the Israeli coast.
BP and Eni sign Oman exploration and production agreement
The agreement covers Block 77 in central Oman, with each company holding a 50% interest.
ION and iSEISMIC to collaborate on seabed technology
iSEISMIC plans to use ION’s 4Sea ocean bottom acquisition and imaging technology for seabed surveys.
Lundin Petroleum releases 1H19 report
11 wells were drilled and four discoveries made by the company in 1H19.
Africa Oil Week and Menas Associates release Africa Oil and Gas Outlook for 2019
Experts predict that 2019 and beyond will see deep offshore exploration and mega gas finds in Africa.