Offshore news
Karoon Energy commences Marina-1 well drilling offshore Peru
The drilling operation by the Stena Forth drillship is estimated to take 30 days and shall drill to approximately 3000 m subsea.
ExxonMobil increases estimated recoverable resource base in Guyana
The company has also made a further oil discovery northeast of the producing Liza field in the Stabroek Block.
SAExploration secures two contracts for 3D/4D data acquisition offshore West Africa
The projects are valued at approximately US$42 million and are scheduled to occur primarily during 2Q20.
Stork JV to provide engineering services for Neptune Energy's Dutch North Sea assets
The Stork Worley Integrated Solutions joint venture will provide engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning, and decommissioning services for a brownfield modification for Neptune Energy's Dutch assets in the North Sea.
Ocean Installer to install production flowline at Guillemot field
The contract was awarded by Dana Petroleum and will be executed by Ocean Installer’s office in Aberdeen, UK, with engineering work beginning immediately and offshore operations scheduled for 2Q20.
Tulip Oil gives update on Netherlands and Germany operations
The company has announced that the Q10-A field offshore the Netherlands produced 258 million m3 of gas during 4Q19, compared to 203 million m3 in 3Q19.
Egdon Resources and Shell UK reach farm-in agreement
The agreement is in relation to UK offshore licences P1929 and P2304, which contain the Resolution and Endeavour gas discoveries respectively.
Semco Maritime to prepare West Bolsta rig prior to Norway deployment
The project will be executed at Semco Maritime’s yard at Hanøytangen outside Bergen starting mid-February 2020.
ION signs agreement for 2D and 3D programmes offshore Colombia
The agreement with Colombia’s National Hydrocarbon Agency, the ANH, grants rights to reprocess existing data and acquire new 2D and 3D multi-client programmes offshore Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
Europa Oil & Gas provides Ireland farm-out update
The company is prioritising securing a partner to drill its flagship prospect in Ireland, the Inishkea prospect which lies on Frontier Exploration Licence 4/19 in the Slyne Basin.