Gulf of Mexico upstream news
Shell Offshore announces start of production Dover subsea tieback, Gulf of Mexico
Dover brings an estimated peak production of 20 000 boe/d.
Subsea7 awarded contract in the US
Subsea7 has announced the award of a sizeable contract by Shell Offshore Inc. for the Sparta deepwater development in the US.
INEOS Energy completes the acquisition of oil and gas assets in US Gulf from CNOOC
INEOS Energy has announced the completion of the acquisition of the US Gulf business held by CNOOC Energy Holdings USA. Inc., a US subsidiary of CNOOC International Limited (CNOOC).
Liza Unity becomes world’s first FPSO to receive ABS SUSTAIN-2 notation
The ABS-classed Liza Unity has become the first FPSO in the world to receive the SUSTAIN-2 notation from ABS.
Murphy Oil Corporation announces strategic acquisition of FPSO vessel in Gulf of Mexico
Murphy Oil Corporation has announced that a subsidiary has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire an FPSO vessel from BW Offshore.
Chevron bolsters US Gulf of Mexico production with whale facility startup
Chevron Corp. has announced the start of oil production from the Whale semi-submersible platform in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. Chevron USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, owns 40% working interest in Whale, with Shell Offshore Inc. owning 60% interest as operator.
SLB OneSubsea awarded subsea boosting contract for bp’s Kaskida project in Gulf of Mexico
The project scope includes a supplier-led, high-pressure subsea pump solution complete with an integrated power and controls umbilical, as well as associated topside equipment.
Chevron commits an additional US$250 000 to hurricane relief efforts
Chevron has announced a donation of US$250 000 to support relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida.
Chevron shutters Gulf of Mexico oil platform as Hurricane Milton approaches
The US oil giant has closed its Blind Faith platform and evacuated staff as the category five storm approaches.
TechnipFMC awarded iEPCI contract for bp’s greenfield 20 000 psi development in the Paleogene
TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation contract by bp for its greenfield Kaskida development in the Gulf of Mexico.