Oil & gas news
Wellesley announces successful appraisal of Grosbeak Discovery in Northern North Sea
Wells 35/11-21S and 35/11-21A were drilled in production licence Pl248I where Wellesley holds a 60% operated interest.
Equinor: new oil discovery in the Johan Castberg licence
The company, and partners ENI and Petoro, have completed the Skruis exploration well in the Johan Castberg licence. The well confirms a volume of 12-25 million recoverable bbls.
Ulterra announces Blackstone Energy Partners investment
The company has announced that Blackstone Energy Partners has entered into binding agreements to acquire a controlling, majority interest in Ulterra from affiliates of American Securities LLC.
Fugro supports Qatargas’ offshore operations with inspection services contract
The company will provide Qatargas with underwater inspection, geotechnical and geophysical services for its offshore operations in Qatar under a new 5-year call off contract.
Weir Oil & Gas Pressure Control Dubai secures three-year contract for in-country wellhead equipment
The company will provide in-country wellhead equipment and services to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Onshore from its API 6A manufacturing plant in Dubai.
GlobalData: energy companies set to spend US$43.1 billion on new projects in the North Sea from 2018-2025
GlobalData’s latest report reveals that a total of 67 crude and natural gas projects by four countries operating in the North Sea are expected to start operations during 2018-2025.
Equinor announces 3Q18 financial results
The Norwegian company has reported adjusted earnings of US$2 billion after tax in 3Q18, and reduced its net debt ratio by 1.5% to 25.7%.
TechnipFMC releases 3Q18 results
Total company revenue was US$3 143.8 million, while net income was US$136.9 million, or US$0.30 per diluted share.
Interior approves first oil production facility in federal waters offshore Alaska
Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued conditional approval to Hilcorp Alaska LLC for its Liberty Project oil and gas development and production plan.
Woodside Energy: GWF-2 commences production
The company has announced that the Greater Western Flank Phase 2 (GWF-2) Project off the north-west coast of Australia has commenced gas production.