Upstream news

Chevron Corp. has announced the start of oil production from the Whale semi-submersible platform in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. Chevron USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, owns 40% working interest in Whale, with Shell Offshore Inc. owning 60% interest as operator.

Projects will span across UK North Sea, Trinidad and Tobago, Gulf of Mexico and others.

In 2024, the Troll field in the North Sea produced more gas than ever before, and emissions were significantly reduced.

PakEnergy, LLC, a provider of business automation and performance optimisation solutions for the energy industry, has announced the acquisition of Petrosight, Inc., a provider of advanced well management software.

The API has voiced concerns over new restrictions on offshore oil and gas development.

Coterra is the first operator to fully automate and control their hydraulic fracturing design and execution.

Arrow Exploration Corp. has provided an update on the operational activity at the Alberta Llanos field on the Tapir Block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia where Arrow holds a 50% beneficial interest.

Sintana Energy Inc. has provided the following update regarding the second campaign on blocks 2813A and 2814B located in the heart of Namibia’s Orange Basin.

CNOOC has announced that Panyu 11-12 oilfield/Panyu 10-1 oilfield/Panyu 10-2 oilfield adjustment joint development project has commenced production.

Oil and gas industry sees non-US hiring gaining momentum amid overall decline in jobs, says GlobalData.