Offshore news
Offshore blocks in Cuban zone of Gulf of Mexico to be offered in 2019 licensing round
24 blocks offshore in the Cuban economic exclusive zone of the Gulf of Mexico are being offered.
Ironbark title transfers approved
The title transfers of exploration permit WA-359-P, which contains the giant Ironbark gas prospect offshore Western Australia, are to be transferred to new joint venture partners BP Developments Australia, Beach Energy and New Zealand Oil & Gas.
Shell begins production at Appomattox field in Gulf of Mexico
The company said the floating production system, located in the first producing field in the Norphlet area, will produce around 175 000 boe/d of oil and gas.
Calima Energy sells interest in Namibia PEL 90 to Tullow Oil
Calima will receive US$2.0 million on completion of the transaction.
Enpro Subsea makes case for 'smart standarisation' subsea development strategies at OTC
The company presented examples of how operators have realised the commercial and schedule benefits of open subsea architecture.
Plenary speakers announced for SPE Offshore Europe 2019
The event will take place from 3-6 September at the new £333 million The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA), under the theme: ‘Breakthrough to excellence – our license to operate’.
BW Offshore aims to establish BW Energy as separate E&P company
BW Energy was established in late 2016 and has since developed a portfolio of upstream oil and gas assets in West Africa and Brazil.
Zennor Petroleum provides Finlaggan field update
The development project is targeting 30 million boe of gas condensate reserves from two subsea production wells in the UK Central North Sea.
Solstad Offshore awarded contract for PSVs
Commencement of the contract, to support Wintershall DEA's West Mira drilling campaign in the Norwegian Sea, will take place in August/September 2019.
Offshore field sanctioning nears peak
The annual growth rate in the global offshore oilfield services market will likely be halved after 2022, according to Rystad Energy.