Gulf of Mexico upstream news

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.

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 has announced a donation of US$250 000 to support relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida.

The US oil giant has closed its Blind Faith platform and evacuated staff as the category five storm approaches.

TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation contract by bp for its greenfield Kaskida development in the Gulf of Mexico.

GlobalData: Gulf of Mexico's oil and gas operations recover as Hurricane Helene moves north.

As of 8:00 a.m. eastern time on 26 September, Hurricane Helene was expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on the eastern part of the Florida Panhandle late Thursday 26 September with sustained winds of 115 mph, creating the potential for significant disruptions to energy infrastructure.

Reuters has reported that Tropical Storm Helene was expected to turn eastward on its track through the Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico, increasing the threat of high winds and heavy rains to Cuba and Florida but lessened the risk to US offshore oil production, forecasters said.

Initial development of Unit 1B formally approved and on track for 1Q25. Export of initial oil cargo on track for end of 2024.

Woodside Energy will contribute US$50 000 to the Bayou Community Foundation in support of relief efforts following Hurricane Francine.