Upstream news
Shell writes down assets again
Shell has said it will write down the value of oil and gas assets by US$3.5 billion to US$4.5 billion.
GE to support oilfield revitalisation project in Brazil
GE Power Conversion is to supply the motors for the water injection pumps which will equip a future FPSO vessel in Brazil.
Gjøa expansion given green light
Operator Neptune Energy estimates the project will add 2.4 million m3 of oil equivalent (15 million bbl o.e.) from Gjøa.
First gas achieved from Asia’s deepest project
Gas production has started at the R Cluster, the ultra-deepwater gas field off the east coast of India being developed by Reliance Industries and BP.
Tri-D Dynamics partners with Marubeni-Itochu Steel to digitise and track OCTG
Tri-D will provide design and advanced manufacturing IP to integrate sensors and electronic components into MISI pipelines used in oil and gas production.
API issues new standard to enhance safety and environmental management information sharing at well sites
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has issued Recommended Practice (RP) 97L, a first edition standard that improves communication between onshore well operators and drilling contractors to enhance overall safety and environmental management.
Glacier Energy secures gas cooler contract with PBS
Glacier Energy will provide export gas coolers for Total Exploration and Production UK’s North Alwyn Platform, in the North Sea.
Rival Downhole Tools acquires operating assets of Hunting Energy Services
The deal is expected to provide the catalyst for future international expansion in the Middle East and, in particular, Saudi Arabia.
Petronas awards Fugro contract for positioning services in Guyana-Suriname Basin
Fugro will provide positioning services for an exploration programme in Block 52 in the Guyana-Suriname Basin.
Aker Solutions lands Johan Sverdrup platform hook-up contract
Aker Solutions will carry out the hook-up of the fifth platform on the Johan Sverdrup field.