Offshore news
Shearwater GeoServices to provide survey services for Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortakligi
The 4-month survey will start in 3Q19 and will be conducted by the Polar Express immediately after its completion of a full North Sea summer season.
Dolphin Drilling chooses Aberdeeen for international headquarters
The move follows recent investment in the company from a US-based private equity firm.
Drill stem test on Lincoln Crestal produces oil
The well, offshore the Shetland Islands, UK, was shut-in yesterday to enable a planned pressure build-up test.
European companies seek cooperation on carbon capture and storage
Equinor, Shell, Total and several other companies are studying the possibilities for developing CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).
Ultrasound technology project aims to tackle scale formation in downhole production
The Oil and Gas Authority estimates that approximately 180 wells in the North Sea have issues with scale formation, which cost the industry approximately £106 million in 2017 alone.
Paradigm Group celebrates 10 year anniversary at Offshore Europe
The Group has been celebrating and showcasing some of its key products this week both at the exhibition and at their base in Inverurie, Aberdeen.
Schlumberger and TGS announce Red Sea 3D seismic reimaging project
The project will comprise reimaging data from three overlapping seismic surveys totalling 3600 km2 that were acquired between 1999 and 2008.
DNV GL unveils concept for live asset risk assessment using digital twins
The Probabilistic Digital Twin concept was unveiled at Offshore Europe 2019 this week.
Cooper Energy makes gas discovery in Otway Basin
The Annie gas discovery is the first by an offshore well in the Otway Basin, offshore Victoria, Australia, in 11 years.
Subsea 7 awarded offshore contracts by Saudi Aramco
The consortium’s workscope consists of engineering, procurement, construction and installation for a total of 28 jackets.