Offshore news
Eni acquires rights in three new exploration licenses in Mozambique
Through a farm-in agreement, signed with ExxonMobil Moçambique Exploration & Production Limitada (ExxonMobil) and authorised by Mozambican institutions, Eni has acquired a 10% stake in the three blocks. The blocks are located in the deep waters of Angoche and Zambezi Basins.
EM&I awarded long-term partnerships for robotic technologies
The partnerships are with drilling and FPSO operators with worldwide assets.
Ocean Yield extends option period with Aker Energy for FPSO
The option agreement for the bareboat charter of the FPSO Dhirubhai-1 has been extended until 1 September 2019 against an additional compensation.
Wood to provide subsea integration and FEED services for Jansz-lo compression project
Effective immediately, the one-year contract will be delivered by Wood’s team based in Perth, Australia.
EM&I statistical method mines data to improve integrity and cut oil costs
The company trialled its new ANALYSE statistical method on a full campaign on an FPSO, resulting in cuts to scope, POB and costs and an improvement to integrity assurance.
Vroon Offshore secures contract from BP in Trinidad and Tobago
The company will provide three emergency rescue and response vessels to support BP’s operations in the Caribbean.
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.