Gulf of Mexico upstream news
Shell wins nine key blocks in Mexico deepwater bid round
On 31 January, Shell acquired nine exploration blocks for the Mexican Gulf of Mexico in the deepwater bid round.
Shell announces large deepwater discovery in Gulf of Mexico
The company has announced one of its largest US Gulf of Mexico exploration finds in the psat decade from the Wale deepwater well.
Third successful well result on the SM 71 development
The well reached a total depth of 7717 ft MD in 22 days and ahead of schedule. First production from all three wells is expected March 2018.
Total enters anchor discovery in the Gulf of Mexico
Total has reinforced its position in deepwater Gulf of Mexico by signing an agreement with Samson in order to acquire Samson Offshore Anchor, LLC.
LLOG Exploration Affiliate and Partners commence drilling at Buckskin project in deepwater Gulf of Mexico
The initial phase of the deepwater project consists to two development wells in Keathley Canyon 829 and a six mile subsea tieback to the Lucius plat form at Keathley Canyon 875.
API: Removing Eastern Gulf from OCS 5-year plan is premature
API President and CEO has released a statement on Interior Secretary Zinke's announcement to remove the Eastern Gulf of Mexico from the five-year offshore oil and natural gas leasing plan.
PRT Offshore commissions In-line Compensator as alternative to standard compensating coiled tubing life frame.
The In-line Compensator has been deployed and operated from a deepwater drill ship in 3500 ft of water.
Trump administration move could unlock 65 billion bbls of oil equivalent
On 4 January, the Trump administration proposed to make nearly all offshore areas in the United States available for oil and gas exploration drilling.
Otto Energy: SM 71 update - drilling ahead
SM 71 F2 drilling ahead at 4895 ft MD after setting 10 3/4 in. surface casing at 3685 ft MD. Drilling is proceeding according to plan and the well will reach TD prior to the end of December.
FES International delivers a hat trick of DBSCs to Gulf of Mexico
FES International has recently completed three successful initiatives in the Gulf of Mexico, including the supply of equipment to the Santa Cruz field, the Blind Faith 2 Project and to Technip for the Tahiti Vertical Extension (TVEX) project.