Oil & gas news
EM&I granted further patents for diverless UWLID technology
The company has been granted patents for its diverless under water inspection in lieu of drydocking (UWILD) and valve inspection and repair technology in the UK and Australia.
Indonesia decreases 2020 oil and gas production outlook
SKK Migas, the country's upstream oil and gas regulator, has cut this year’s production outlook for both crude oil and gas to 725 000 bpd and 5727 million ft3/d respectively.
Norway's oil output down in March
Oil production in March was 4.4% lower than the NPD’s forecast, due to technical problems at some fields.
ConocoPhillips cuts production and spending
The measures include a reduction in output of 225 000 bpd.
MOL completes purchase of Chevron assets in Azerbaijan
The interests include a 9.57% stake in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli oilfield, and an effective 8.9% stake in the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline that transports crude to the Mediterranean port of Ceyhan.
Zenith Energy renegotiates acquisition of Tilapia field
Zenith has entered into a new conditional Deed of Variation which now includes the acquisition of a 100% interest in AAOG Congo and related intracompany loans for a revised total consideration of £200 000.
Covid-19 and low oil prices could cancel over half of 2020’s licensing rounds globally, predicts Rystad Energy
New licensed offshore acreage is likely to fall by about 60% and onshore acreage by 30% compared with 2019 levels, according to Rystad Energy.
Gardner Denver launches new fluid end
The VX Hydraulic Fracturing Pump Fluid End has been designed for use with GD-2500Q hydraulic fracturing pumps and comparable 8 in. stroke quintuplex power ends from other manufacturers.
Shell invests in Surat gas project
The company is investing in Arrow Energy's Surat gas project in Queensland, Australia.
TGS begins 3D seismic survey offshore The Gambia
The 4770 km2 Gambito 2020 3D survey will cover open acreage in deep and ultra-deep waters.