Offshore news

Ghasha is aiming to develop previously undeveloped deposits of gas, oil and gas condensate as part of nine shallow fields in the Arabian Gulf west of Abu Dhabi.

The MoU will enable the two petroleum companies to undertake joint technical studies and cooperate in frontier areas.

The award is for the design and procurement of equipment with construction technical assistance for a seawater treatment plant sized for 263 244 bpd.

The assets will provide Neptune with an estimated 30 million boe of 2P reserves.

Based on preliminary estimation, the recoverable resources of the Shrek discovery are in the range of between 19 and 38 million boe, as confirmed by the Norwegian Oil Directorate (NPD).

The next step in the campaign is an extensive Drill Stem Test (DST) programme.

Mark Breese, Severn Glocon, explores the challenge of galvanic corrosion and a breakthrough valve technology that can eradicate the problem.

The contract is for supply of ‘cesium drilling and completion fluids’ to Equinor’s operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The workscope of the contract is for global offshore inspection and wire rope services.

Wintershall Dea will hold an interest of 20% in the blocks S-M-766 and C-M-845, alongside its partners Repsol and Chevron (operator).