Offshore news
Seawater tests prove value of new filtration products in combating biofouling
Working with a global energy producer, UK manufacturer Amazon Filters held a series of successful tests of its recently launched SupaSpun KilBac and SupaGard Kilbac filters.
CGG delivers data from Agata block reimaging for Brazil’s 7th bidding round
The reimaged seismic data set, covering over 9300 km2, will be accessible to oil and gas companies wishing to evaluate acreage and assess the potential of the Agata block in the Santos Basin.
ExxonMobil makes discovery in Stabroek Block offshore Guyana
The Uaru-2 discovery will add to the gross discovered recoverable resource estimate for the block, which is currently estimated to be approximately 9 billion oil-equivalent barrels.
Four-year contract for Seadrill’s West Saturn drillship with Equinor for Bacalhau work
The total contract value is contingent on the final investment decision for the Bacalhau field, offshore Brazil.
Gas production begins from third stage of BP's West Nile Delta development
The approximately US$9 billion West Nile Delta development includes five gas fields across the North Alexandria and West Mediterranean Deepwater offshore concession blocks in the Mediterranean Sea.
ASCO awarded integrated logistics management contract by Total
The work scope, which will support Total’s ongoing offshore exploration activity as operator of Block 58 offshore Suriname, sees ASCO Trinidad provide onshore logistics, pipe yard, plant and procurement services, as well as specialist lifting and training activity.
Blythe and Southwark platforms mechanically complete
Installation of both platforms is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2Q21, in preparation for first gas in late 3Q21.
EM&I awarded US patent for camera technology
The NoMan optical system, for which the patent has been given, is used for remote general and close visual inspection of tanks, pressure vessels and other confined spaces.
Reliance and BP start up second deepwater gas field offshore east India
The Satellite Cluster field will produce gas from four reservoirs utilising a total of five wells and is expected to reach gas production of up to 6 million m3/d.
Gas production begins from Merakes development
The five deepwater subsea wells in the project, offshore Indonesia, will have a production capacity of 450 million ft3/d.