Offshore news
TGS begins 3D seismic survey offshore The Gambia
The 4770 km2 Gambito 2020 3D survey will cover open acreage in deep and ultra-deep waters.
Covid-19 delays construction work at Peregrino oilfield
The Peregrino oilfield offshore Brazil is Equinor’s largest offshore operation outside Norway, and produces 70 000 to 80 000 bpd.
Shearwater receives termination notices for two contracts
The contracts were with Woodside in Australia and Reliance in India.
ADNOC cancels Dalma project contracts with Petrofac
The project, worth around US$1.65 billion, and awarded in February 2020, comprised two packages. Petrofac Emirates’ portion of the scope of work is valued at US$1.5 billion.
ONGC extends FPSO contract with Bumi Armada
The Armada Sterling FPSO is currently operating for ONGC in the D1 field 200 km offshore India's west coast.
Qatar Petroleum begins development drilling at North Field East project
The North Field East project will increase Qatar’s LNG production capacity from 77 million tpy to 110 million tpy.
Mako gas field resource estimates upgraded
The gross (full field) 1C (contingent) resource estimate of 323 billion ft3 of recoverable raw gas represents an increase of 76% on the pre-appraisal estimate of 184 billion ft3.
Borr Drilling receives LOAs for two jack-ups
The company has also said it has received notices of early termination of contracts from ExxonMobil.
Lukoil continuing development of North Caspian fields
The company has launched the jacket of the living quarters platform for the Valery Grayfer field.
Chevron awards Subsea 7 Anchor field contract
Subsea 7 will provide subsea installation services at the Anchor field in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico.