Offshore news
Dry exploration well drilled in Ilder prospect
Drilling operations on the Ilder exploration well 15/12-26, operated by Chrysaor Norge AS, are now being concluded.
CNOOC begins production from South China Sea gas field
The Liuhua 29-2 gas field is expected to reach a peak production of approximately 41 million ft3/d of natural gas in 2021.
CGG launches pollution monitoring system
SeaScope provides critical sea surface slick intelligence for a range of industries to strengthen situational awareness of the interaction between offshore assets, coastal facilities, local vessel activity and the natural marine environment.
MOL Norge receives drilling permit near Balder field
The drilling programme for well 25/8-21 S relates to the drilling of an appraisal well in production licence 820 S.
Hibiscus Extension appraisal well encounters water
Drilling of the Hibiscus Extension appraisal well in the Dussafu Marin offshore licence in Gabon encountered water rather than hydrocarbons.
Enelift announces global expansion plans for lifting solutions business
The company will invest a seven-figure sum into its operations and establish new support hubs in Houston, Dubai, Singapore, Perth and the Caspian over the next six months.
OKEA awards rig frame contract to COSL Drilling Europe
COSL will be the exclusive provider of semi-submersible drilling rigs for OKEA’s Norwegian Continental Shelf operations.
Production begins at Zinia Phase 2 project offshore Angola
Located in water depths from 600 to 1200 m and about 150 km from the Angolan coast, Zinia Phase 2 resources are estimated at 65 million barrels of oil.
FutureOn awarded digital twin contract from Aker BP
Aker BP will adopt FutureOn’s digital twin software to digitise their workflows.
NEO Energy publishes Low Carbon Transition Plan
NEO will seek to reduce the carbon intensity per barrel of oil equivalent produced by its portfolio by 50% by 2030.