Upstream news
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.
Oil rises as Colonial Pipeline hack hides the effect of COVID-19's spread in Asia
Oil prices rose on Monday as a cyberattack on key pipeline infrastructure in the US made up for bearish news over the pandemic’s further spread in Asia.
Keppel Offshore & Marine to build FPSO for Petrobras
Scheduled for completion in late 2024, the P-78 FPSO will be customised for deployment in Brazil’s prolific Buzios field.
Bilfinger awarded inspection contract by Total E&P Denmark
Commencing in July 2021, the contract will run for five years with 2x1-year extension options.
ERIELL wins Uz-Kor contract to work on wells in Uzbekistan
The tender involves ERIELL Group carrying out workovers and side-tracking works at the bottom of the Aral Sea.
GlobalData: Chevron should remain cautious in capital spending as it returns to profitability in 1Q21
Chevron is right in holding back in capital spending to boost production as its current priority remains in creating a strong balance sheet and generating free cash flow, says GlobalData.
CGG awarded OBN imaging contract in Brazil
CGG has been awarded a contract by Equinor for the seismic imaging of its Bacalhau 3D ocean bottom node survey.
Dry exploration well drilled in Ilder prospect
Drilling operations on the Ilder exploration well 15/12-26, operated by Chrysaor Norge AS, are now being concluded.