Offshore news
Lundin Energy acquires further 25% interest in Wisting development
The acquisition from OMV Norge takes Lundin Energy’s working interest to 35% in the 500 million barrel oil development.
TGS and Schlumberger to carry out seismic survey in Egyptian Red Sea
The project will encompass approximately 6800 km2, with final products expected in 4Q22.
Chariot signs gas offtake MoU for Anchois development
The parties to the MoU will progress discussions with the view to signing final agreements to implement the Anchois Gas Development, with targeted Final Investment Decision in 2022 and first gas in 2024.
Longboat Energy makes non-commercial discovery in Southern North Sea
The Mugnetind discovery is estimated to contain recoverable resources between 5 and 11 million boe, which is not considered to be commercial in isolation.
Orcadian Energy receives expressions of interest for Pilot field FPSO
Three companies currently operating FPSOs on the UKCS have submitted detailed proposals to Orcadian.
Maersk Drilling sells Mærsk Inspirer to Havila Sirius
As part of the transaction, Repsol has assumed responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the rig on the Yme field, leasing the rig from Havila Sirius on behalf of the Yme licensees.
Production disrupted at Merakes gas field
A disruption at a gas well in Indonesia's Merakes gas field is likely to affect the project's production for as long as 6 months.
Discovery made at Egyptian Vulture well
Equinor’s preliminary estimate of recoverable resources in the Egyptian Vulture discovery is 19 to 63 million boe (gross) and the oil-in-place volume has been estimated at 220 to 440 million boe (gross).
29 bids submitted for UKCS offshore electrification competition
Winners to be awarded a share of the fund will be announced in early December, with work to be completed by 31 March 2021 and project reports to be published in 2Q22.
Odfjell Energy and Odfjell Well Services form P&A and slot recovery alliance
The aim of the Odfjell Collaboration Alliance is to provide a complete service offering of rig, modular rig, jacking unit, wireline, plugs and all other services needed to successfully execute projects within P&A or slot recovery operations.