Gulf of Mexico upstream news

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 has reinforced its position in deepwater Gulf of Mexico by signing an agreement with Samson in order to acquire Samson Offshore Anchor, LLC.

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 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.

The In-line Compensator has been deployed and operated from a deepwater drill ship in 3500 ft of water.

On 4 January, the Trump administration proposed to make nearly all offshore areas in the United States available for oil and gas exploration drilling.

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 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.

Global subsea equipment specialists, Ashtead Technology, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Steven Thrasher as regional vice president for the Americas.

FairfieldNodal will launch its inaugural ZXPLR survey in the Gulf of Mexico, October 2017, ushering in a new era of operational excellence for the company.