Offshore news
BOEM and BSEE to research policy changes to increase Gulf of Mexico production
The study will examine specific economic parameters used by BOEM and BSEE for new and high-cost technologies like extended-reach subsea tiebacks.
SeaBird Exploration awarded Gulf of Mexico OBN contract
The contract will start in 4Q20 with an expected duration of about three months.
Ironbark-1 drilling regulatory approvals completed
Mobilisation of the Ocean Apex drilling rig for the Ironbark-1 well, located offshore Western Australia, is expected to commence mid-October, with drilling expected to begin by the end of October.
Subsea construction begins at Seagull project
Seagull is a high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) development located in the Central North Sea.
CNOOC begins production at Liuhua oilfield
The project is expected to reach its peak production of approximately 72 800 bpd in 2022.
Magseis Fairfield to carry out OBN survey in US Gulf of Mexico
The survey is anticipated to start in December 2020 with a project duration of approximately 80 days.
Shearwater GeoServices awarded 3D seismic survey by Petronas
The 3D seismic survey covers surface area of 6200 km2 in Suriname’s Block 52 and will be carried out by the Geo Caribbean vessel.
Sapura Energy wins contracts in Africa and South America
Sapura Energy has been awarded contracts with Eni, Petrobras and Foxtrot International.
Wellesley drills dry well in North Sea
The well was drilled about 75 km north of the Gjøa field in the North Sea and 60 km northwest of Florø.
Maersk Drilling aims to halve carbon emissions from drilling operations by 2030
Maersk Drilling estimates that about half the target can be achieved via further efficiency gains and known technical solutions and concepts, while the other half will be facilitated by investments in innovation in this space.