Upstream news
Shearwater GeoServices awarded Campos Basin 3D and 4D programmes by Petrobras
The 3D and 4D programmes will be conducted over 9 months by the SW Empress, over the Marlim, Albacora and Voador fields, starting in late 2Q21.
Zenith Energy completes acquisition of El Bibane and Robbana concessions
The El Bibane and Robbana concessions are located in Tunisia.
Wood Mackenzie comments on Australia Budget's impact on upstream sector
Shaun Brady, Wood Mackenzie, has said Australia's latest Budget demonstrates the government's commitment to a gas-fired recovery.
TGS begins Pelotas Basin survey offshore Brazil
The survey will cover approximately 17 000 line km and work as an extension of the existing TGS Pelotas 2D.
Maersk Drilling given one-well contract extension with Total in Suriname
Total has added the drilling of one additional appraisal well in Suriname’s Block 58 to the work scope of the semi-submersible rig Mærsk Developer.
McDermott awarded FEED contract for Trion FPU
The FPU will be designed for a water depth of approximately 8200 ft (2500 m) and will be located in the Trion Field, approximately 112 miles (180 km) off the Mexican coastline.
Buffalo-10 well due to be drilled in 4Q21
A tender process for the drilling rig is nearing completion, with the requirement for a suitable jack-up rig to be available in 4Q21.
Schlumberger and NOV to collaborate on automated drilling solutions
The agreement will enable customers to combine Schlumberger surface and downhole drilling automation solutions with NOV’s rig automation platform.
Archer completes acquisition of DeepWell
DeepWell is a Norwegian well intervention company focused on high-tech based wireline services.
TGS begins Santos Basin 3D survey
The survey is located in the western portion of the Santos Basin and works as a northwest extension of the existing TGS Santos 3D, covering approximately 5000 km2.