Oil & gas news
Santos expects impairment of up to US$800 million
The impairment is expected to be recognised in the company's 2020 half-year results to be released on 20 August 2020.
Rystad Energy comments on oil prices and Chevron acquistion of Noble Energy
Oil prices are having some modest gains today, supported by the EU recovery deal.
Halliburton reports net loss in 2Q20
Halliburton has announced a net loss of US$1.7 billion for 2Q20, compared to a net loss for 1Q20 of US$1 billion.
ERIELL expects business boost in 2H20
Recent oil price improvements have provided a solid platform for the company to perform well in 3Q20 and further into the year, according to Vitaly Dokunikhin, CEO of ERIELL Russia.
Chevron to acquire Noble Energy
The acquisition of Noble Energy provides Chevron with offshore assets in Israel and enhances Chevron’s US unconventional position with acreage in the DJ Basin and 92 000 largely contiguous and adjacent acres in the Permian Basin.
Field development plan for Yumna field approved
Oman's Ministry of Oil and Gas has approved the field development plan for the Yumna field and awarded Declaration of Commerciality (DOC).
CNOOC begins production at offshore field in Liaodong Bay
The Luda 21-2/16-3 regional development is expected to reach its peak production of approximately 25 600 bpd in 2022.
Providence Resources and SpotOn Energy in farm out discussions
Providence Resources is working with SpotOn Energy and members of a consortium to finalise the farm out work programme for Exploration Licence SEL1/11, which includes the Barryroe oil and gas field offshore Ireland.
Oil falls as Covid-19 casts shadow over future demand
Oil prices fell today as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to expand, threatening the future of oil demand, in a market that is slowly trying to recover production levels.
Dyna-Mac wins contracts for FPSO fabrication work
The projects will commence in 3Q20 and are expected to be completed by 1Q21.