Offshore news
Odfjell Drilling chosen for Breidablikk drilling project by Equinor
A letter of intent has been issued to Odfjell Drilling and the Deepsea Aberdeen rig for drilling of 15 wells for the Breidablikk group.
Lundin Energy acquires Barents Sea portfolio from Idemitsu Petroleum Norge
The transaction gives Lundin Energy a 10% working interest in the major Wisting oil discovery.
Four Equinor fields in the North Sea shut down by strike
Equinor has conducted a controlled closure of the Gudrun, Gina Krog, Kvitebjørn and Valemon fields.
VAALCO Energy announces seismic survey for Etame Marin block
The company will begin acquiring and processing new 3D seismic data in 4Q20.
SBM Offshore and TechnipFMC secure Payara development contracts
SBM Offshore will construct, install and then lease and operate the Prosperity FPSO for a period of up to two years, while TechnipFMC will manufacture and deliver the subsea production system.
Dana Petroleum awards Maersk Drilling well development contract
Maersk Drilling will drill two development wells for Dana Petroleum in the Dutch sector of the North Sea in 2Q21.
ExxonMobil going ahead with Payara development
Payara is the third project in the Stabroek Block and is expected to produce up to 220 000 bpd after startup in 2024, using the Prosperity FPSO vessel.
Baker Hughes launches vessel-deployed subsea wellhead cutting system
The Terminator system has been used to successfully cut a subsea wellhead from an abandoned exploration well owned by Wintershall DEA in Norway.
Duva umbilical operation completed
The Duva field is being developed as a subsea installation with three oil producers and one gas producer, tied-back to the Gjøa semi-submersible platform.
Alfa Laval to supply pumps for FPSOs to be built in China
The orders comprise marine pumping systems for crude oil offloading, produced water, slop and ballast duties.