Oil & gas news
Eni announces a significant gas discovery in the Kutei Basin in Indonesia
Estimates indicate 600 billion ft3 of gas initially in place (GIIP) with a potential upside beyond 1 trillion ft3.
Congo’s upstream expansion signals new era for Central Africa’s energy future
With Congo LNG Phase 2 starting operations, Congo is gearing-up for accelerated upstream growth.
Shell grows interest in Atapu and Mero units offshore Brazil
Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. (Shell Brasil), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has secured additional equity in Brazil’s pre-salt oil projects following an auction led by Pré-Sal Petróleo.
Wood Mackenzie highlights four US Lower 48 themes to look for in 2026
US Lower 48 rig count to fall below 500 while gas assets drive M&A rebound in 2026.
Africa needs US$375 billion to develop natural gas sector, says Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
With 17 high impact wells completed in 2025, Africa will need significant investment to support natural gas demand in the near-medium term.
Beyond the dashboard
Egill Abrahamsen, Vice President and Principle Drilling & Well Specialist, Sekal AS, Norway, details how advanced, real-time predictive monitoring systems are transforming offshore drilling operations.
Wood Mackenzie reveals five corporate oil and gas themes to look out for in 2026
Share buybacks at risk as companies face toughest strategic balancing act yet.
Saipem achieves ISO 55001:2024 certification from DNV for offshore asset lifecycle management
The certification applies to Saipem’s entire offshore asset portfolio, including construction vessels, drilling ships and platforms, floating production and storage units, as well as related onboard equipment – such as pipe-handling systems, cranes, mobile equipment and ROVs – and support activities at logistics bases and offices.
Chandler Engineering offers 6700-M mini flow loop system for friction pressure testing
This latest addition to the 6700 Friction Flow Loop product line delivers advanced testing capabilities in a portable, space-saving design.
Saipem: third extension of contract with Aker BP for Scarabeo 8 for offshore drilling activities in Norway into 2028
Saipem announces that Aker BP has exercised a new option to extend the contract for the semi-submersible drilling unit Scarabeo 8, prolonging its deployment for an additional year.