Offshore news
Petrofac signs first major O&M contract in India
Petrofac has been awarded two new contracts with Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.
Light oil discovery made by Shell and NAMCOR
It is anticipated that further exploration activity, including a second exploration well, will be required to determine the size and recoverable potential of the identified hydrocarbons at the Graff-1 deepwater exploration well.
Jack-up rig mobilising to Pavo-1 well offshore Western Australia
Drilling is expected to commence within the next week after allowing for towing and set up.
Gas discovered offshore Abu Dhabi in Eni-operated concession
Interim results from the first exploration well in Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 2 Exploration Concession, operated by Eni, indicate between 1.5 – 2 trillion ft3 of raw gas in place.
JDR to provide subsea umbilicals for Otway project
JDR’s thermoplastic umbilical system will allow Beach Energy to increase production from its Otway Gas Plant and deliver a new supply of gas to Australia’s East Coast.
Wellesley Petroleum drills dry well north of Gjøa field
The well was drilled about 65 km northwest of Florø and about 60 km north of Gjøafeltet in the northern part of the North Sea.
Woodside to exit Myanmar
Woodside has operated in Myanmar since 2013, conducting multiple exploration and drilling campaigns.
2021 offshore investment back to pre-pandemic levels, says Westwood
Latest analysis from Westwood Global Energy Group reveals a year-on-year growth for the global offshore rig market at the close of 2021, up 200% from 2020.
Shearwater to carry out Western Australia surveys for Santos
The two-month programme covers the Keraudren North Extension with an area of approximately 680 km2 in the Bedout Basin, and the Petrel Sub-Basin 3D survey of approximately 1100 km2.
Neptune Energy increases Gjøa production
The increased production is due mainly to production start-up from the Gjøa P1 infill development in February and the Duva field tie-back in August.