Upstream news
Equinor finds oil in Norwegian North Sea
Preliminary estimates show that between 3 and 10 million standard cubic meters of recoverable oil equivalents have been proven in in exploration well 6407 / 1-9 - Egyptian Vulture, corresponding to 19-62 million barrels.
Lundin Energy acquires further 25% interest in Wisting development
The acquisition from OMV Norge takes Lundin Energy’s working interest to 35% in the 500 million barrel oil development.
TGS and Schlumberger to carry out seismic survey in Egyptian Red Sea
The project will encompass approximately 6800 km2, with final products expected in 4Q22.
Chariot signs gas offtake MoU for Anchois development
The parties to the MoU will progress discussions with the view to signing final agreements to implement the Anchois Gas Development, with targeted Final Investment Decision in 2022 and first gas in 2024.
Longboat Energy makes non-commercial discovery in Southern North Sea
The Mugnetind discovery is estimated to contain recoverable resources between 5 and 11 million boe, which is not considered to be commercial in isolation.
Chesapeake selects Nabors to be US drilling contractor
Nabors will be the preferred drilling contractor for Chesapeake across its unconventional oil and natural gas assets in the US.
Orcadian Energy receives expressions of interest for Pilot field FPSO
Three companies currently operating FPSOs on the UKCS have submitted detailed proposals to Orcadian.
TGS, CGG and PGS launch unified seismic data ecosystem
Versal is an independent, secure, cloud-based, multi-client seismic data ecosystem where clients can easily access all their data and entitlements in one place.
Maersk Drilling sells Mærsk Inspirer to Havila Sirius
As part of the transaction, Repsol has assumed responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the rig on the Yme field, leasing the rig from Havila Sirius on behalf of the Yme licensees.
Production disrupted at Merakes gas field
A disruption at a gas well in Indonesia's Merakes gas field is likely to affect the project's production for as long as 6 months.