Offshore news
United Oil & Gas completes sale of North Sea blocks
North Sea Blocks 15/18d and 15/19b (Licence P2366) have been sold to Anasuria Hibiscus UK Limited for a headline consideration of up to US$5 million.
Total advances on deepwater projects in Gulf of Mexico
An FID has been announced for the Anchor oilfield and FEED has begun for the North Platte discovery.
No oil transfer terminal at Veidnes
The oil export from Johan Castberg will therefore go directly to the market, as described in the plan for development and operation (PDO).
Talos Energy acquires portfolio of Gulf of Mexico assets
The Acquired Assets produced approximately 19 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoe/d) during 3Q19.
Liberia expected to offer nine offshore blocks in 2020 license round
The licensing round is expected to commence in April 2020, with nine blocks on offer in the Harper Basin.
SBM Offshore signs FPSO Sepetiba contracts with Petrobras
FPSO Sepetiba will be deployed at the Mero field in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil, 180 km offshore Rio de Janeiro.
Springfield E&P announces oil and gas discovery offshore Ghana
The discovery totalled 1.5 billion bbl of oil and 0.7 trillion ft3 of gas.
Shelf Drilling receives extension for Trident XIV jack-up rig
The Trident XIV Jack-up rig is undertaking workover operations offshore Nigeria.
Ocean Infinity to perform 2D seismic survey for Total in Angola
Ocean Infinity will be deploying technology to conduct 2D Ultra High-Resolution Seismic surveys and Seabed Soil Sampling in Block 32 and Block 17.
Petrofac and Maersk Drilling sign well management contract
Petrofac has been appointed by Maersk to deliver well management services, including project and supply chain management support for shallow water and deepwater wells throughout the duration of the programme.