Gulf of Mexico upstream news
Talos Energy acquires portfolio of Gulf of Mexico assets
The Acquired Assets produced approximately 19 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d) during 3Q19.
Record production to continue in Gulf of Mexico, predicts Rystad Energy
Most of the supply growth next year in the Gulf of Mexico will come from deepwater projects, according to the energy research and consulting firm.
Sembcorp Marine awarded FPU construction and integration contract for Shell’s Whale Field development in Gulf of Mexico
The Whale FPU comprises a topside module and a four-column semi-submersible floating hull, with a combined weight of 25 000 t. Slated for completion in 2022, it will operate in the Alaminos Canyon Block 772.
Hess makes oil discovery in Gulf of Mexico
Esox-1 was drilled in 4609 ft (1405 m) of water and encountered approximately 191 net ft (58 m) of high quality oil bearing Miocene reservoirs.
McDermott announces completion of PEMEX Abkatun-A2 Platform
The production platform is located in Mexico's Bay of Campeche in the Gulf of Mexico.
Cairn completes first well in offshore Mexico drilling campaign
The exploration target of the Alom-1 well on Block 9 was to prove hydrocarbons in stacked Pleistocene targets. The objectives were found to be dry and the well will now be permanently plugged and abandoned.
Trendsetter to provide Talos Energy with connectors for Gulf of Mexico project
Talos plan to use Trendsetter’s TC7 clamp connectors and ancillary equipment on the Bulleit development located in the Gulf of Mexico’s Green Canyon 21 block.
LLOG Exploration orders subsea trees from TechnipFMC for deepwater Shenandoah Project
The order is the first material equipment order for the Shenandoah project and the first of its kind for subsea trees designed for pressures up to 20 000 psi.
Fugro completes deepwater AUV surveys for Shell in Gulf of Mexico
The completed project totals over 8500 km of survey data.
Maersk Supply Service vessel to support Pemex operations
The Maersk Installer will join the Maersk Implementer in the Bay of Campeche, performing general support duties, well stimulation as well as inspection, maintenance and repair for Pemex’s platforms.