Offshore news
Coro Energy completes acquisition of interest in Duyung PSC
The license holders of the Duyung PSC are now Conrad Petroleum (76.5% operated interest), Coro (15% non-operated interest) and Empyrean Energy (8.5% non-operated interest).
Shell starts drilling Saturn block offshore Brazil
Shell is the operator of the block with a 45% stake, along with Chevron, also at 45%, and Ecopetrol, with 10%.
Petrobras reaches production milestone at Parque das Baleias
The Parque das Baleias Area offshore Brazil has reached the mark of 1 billion bbl of oil produced.
CNOOC begins production at Bohai oilfields
The Penglai 19-3 oilfield area 4 adjustment/Penglai 19-9 oilfield phase II project is expected to reach its peak production of approximately 15 681 bpd in 2022.
Archer awarded multi-well P&A contract by TAQA
The Archer Topaz modular rig has been contracted by TAQA to perform a 21-well plug and abandonment campaign for their Northern North Sea Cormorant Alpha platform.
Hurricane Energy shuts in well in Lancaster field
The company has shut in the 205/21a-7Z well as it was unable to achieve its target rate sustainably from the two Lancaster Early Production System wells.
Norway reports greater than expected oil production in April
Oil production in April was 1.9% higher than the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s forecast.
Covid-19 resilience audit created for offshore industry
Aberdeen Drilling Consultants has combined guidance from leading advisory, regulatory and legislative bodies to produce a Covid-19 Resilience Audit.
ABS creates guidance and notations for FPSOs in Brazil
ABS is providing detailed guidance on navigating the unique regulatory environment for offshore operators in Brazil.
Oceaneering awarded Middle East asset integrity contract
The award includes the provision of general and advanced non-destructive testing and fabric maintenance inspection services across the operator’s onshore and offshore facilities in the Middle East.