Texas upstream news

Time delay fuses provide a controlled delay for operators to position perforating guns after commencing the firing sequence in a tubing-conveyed perforating operation.

In the first phase of the project, the companies will design and optimise the plan for satellite placement and coverage, initially focused on capturing methane emissions data from ExxonMobil operations in the Permian Basin.

Proserv and Trendsetter will develop solutions for their clients across both brownfield and greenfield projects.

The combined company will be named Noble Corp., and will be headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Reliance Industries has divested its interest in upstream assets in the Eagle Ford shale play in Texas.

Comstock will use the MiQ Standard, a framework that assesses and grades methane emissions intensity, enhanced monitoring technology deployment and operating practices that promote a culture of emissions management and continuous improvement, for its facilities in North Louisiana and East Texas.

Ownership of the Noble Roger Lewis, Noble Scott Marks, Noble Joe Knight and Noble Johnny Whitstine as well as employment of the crews has been transferred to a subsidiary of ADES International Holding Ltd.

Halliburton posted net income attributable to the company of US$236 million, or 26 cents per share, in the 3 months ended 30 September, compared with a loss of US$17 million, or 2 cents per share, last year.

The new technology, operations and commercial Black Hills site has more than 5000 ft2 of office and networking space, a 3500 ft2 laboratory and an 80 000 ft2 production area.

The Nabors Industries rig reached total depth on a horizontal well for ExxonMobil in the Permian Basin.