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Wood Mackenzie: events of 26 May 'defining moment' for oil and gas industry
Wood Mackenzie’s Ed Crooks has commented on the issues facing Big Oil as investor pressure and court challenges over climate change grow.
Neptune Energy deploys VR technology developed for astronauts on Gjøa platform
The technology, developed by PaleBlue and used to train astronauts travelling to the International Space Station, will reduce the need for offshore travel, lower costs and associated emissions and support safe operations.
EM&I awarded European patent for diverless HullGuard system
EM&I developed HullGuard specifically for FPSOs, MODUs, FSRUs and FLNG assets.
GlobalData: Uganda could become top five oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa in next five years
With the East African Oil Pipeline project recently getting the go-ahead, Uganda is set to produce its first oil as early as 2025 and production in the next five years is expected to jump to 230 000 bpd, from zero in 2021, according to GlobalData.
Serica Energy reports positive Rhum R3 well flow test results
The company has said that the volumes flowed during the test are equivalent to over 10 000 boe/d.
Havfram awarded Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FPSO mooring pre-lay and hook-up contract
The contract was awarded by Technip Energies as part of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project on the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal.
Equinor drills dry wells near Fram field
The wildcat wells were drilled in production licence 090 in the northern North Sea.
Archer receives drilling services contract extension in Argentina
The total estimated value of the contract extension, based on current activity level, is expected to be US$200 million.
TGS plans 3D seismic survey in Montney Basin for 4Q21
Hipp Creek 3D will add nearly 200 km2 of seismic data tying into existing TGS 3D seismic coverage within their core area of the Montney Basin in British Columbia, Canada.
Panafrican Energy Services awarded well intervention service contract for Côte d’Ivoire project
The contract covers the CI-11 offshore block, operated by state oil company Petroci.