Oil & gas news
Managing mercaptans
Jennifer Knopf, Dr. Ulf W. Naatz, and Neil Lawrence Tobin, Vink Chemicals, discuss mercaptan removal strategies in the oil and gas industry and highlight a way to effectively manage and control their presence.
EIA: Argentina’s crude oil and natural gas production near record highs
The US Energy Information Administration has reported that from January 2021 through September 2024, crude oil production in Argentina increased by 50%, and natural gas production rose by 27%, lifting output of both fuels near the records set in the early 2000s.
Shell and Equinor combination creates a new UK superpower, says Wood Mackenzie
New joint venture will be largest producer in UKCS, eclipsing second-largest producer in 2030 by more than 100 000 boe/d.
New oil and gas discovery near the Troll field in the North Sea
Equinor has made a discovery 17 km west of the Troll field in the North Sea. The discovery is currently estimated at 2 – 12 million boe.
DNO farms into Mistral exploration well through Horatio swap
The Mistral prospect is located just south of the Åsgard area in the Norwegian Sea.
Woodside and Chevron agree to asset swap
Woodside simplifies portfolio and unlocks long-term value.
Seadrill announces Brazil contract awards for West Tellus and West Jupiter
Seadrill has announced contract awards for the ultra-deepwater drillships, West Tellus and West Jupiter.
Kosmos Energy and Tullow Oil release statements regarding possible all-share offer by Kosmos for Tullow
The Board of Tullow noted the recent media speculation and confirmed that it is in preliminary discussions with Kosmos Energy Ltd regarding a possible all-share offer by Kosmos for the company.
Expro partners with Petrobras for development of new flowmeter technology
The technology will provide flow rates and identify flow patterns, generating online and real-time data availability for control and monitoring of slug instabilities to increase efficiency and optimise production of wells.
NOG Enters into Appalachian joint development program
NOG capital commitment not expected to exceed US$160 million, for a 15% working interest at an average net revenue interest of 84% in the program.