Upstream news
DNV GL and Bluewater test the value of hybrid digital twin technology
The pilot project will aim to predict and analyse fatigue in the hull of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the North Sea.
Neptune Energy adopts Halliburton well construction digital suite
Neptune Energy has announced it will adopt Halliburton’s DecisionSpace 365 well construction suite of cloud applications.
Norway strike called off
An agreement was reached in a meeting last Friday between Norwegian Oil and Gas and the Norwegian Organisation of Managers and Executives (Lederne).
BP begins production at Ghazeer gas field
Production has begun from the Block 61 Phase 2 Ghazeer gas field in Oman, 33 months after the development was approved.
McDermott, Schneider Electric and io consulting to develop net zero upstream facilities
The result of the collaboration will be published in a joint study on net zero upstream facilities before the end of the year.
Neptune Energy increases interest in Dugong discovery
Neptune Energy is to increase its interest in the Dugong licence to 45%.
Norway strike could close Johan Sverdrup field
If the ongoing strike on the Norwegian continental shelf continues until 14 October, the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea will have to close production until further notice.
Expandable technology restores well for Gulf of Mexico operator
Coretrax is delivering significant operational efficiencies for operators with its latest expandable technology.
Oil prices rise as supply gets hit by US hurricane and Norway strike
Oil prices have risen today as a hurricane in the US and an oil worker strike in Norway reduce global supplies.
Proserv and Synaptec sign alliance agreement
The arrangement will lead to the roll-out of multiple technologies applicable to the offshore wind and upstream oil and gas sectors.