Gulf of Mexico upstream news
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.
Hurricane Helene update: Gulf of Mexico's oil and gas operations recover
GlobalData: Gulf of Mexico's oil and gas operations recover as Hurricane Helene moves north.
EIA: Category 3 Hurricane Helene nears landfall, disrupts energy infrastructure
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: Storm Helene's eastward tack eases pressure on offshore US oil
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.