Upstream news
Scottish government establishes support fund for industry diversification
The £62 million Energy Transition Fund will support businesses in the oil, gas and energy sectors over the next five years as they grow and diversify and will help attract private sector investment in the region.
Neptune Energy awarded drilling permit in Norway offshore licence
Wells 34/4-15 S and 34/4-15 A in production licence 882 will be drilled from the Deepsea Yantai drilling facility.
Gabon increases 3D seismic access to offshore blocks on offer
Gabon’s Directorate General of Hydrocarbons and PGS have expanded the Gabon MegaSurvey coverage, significantly increasing access to 3D seismic over the 35 blocks on offer as part of the country's offshore licensing round.
Oil dips as rally decelerates and Covid-19 worries sink in
Oil prices lost ground this morning, as traders corrected last week’s exuberant gains, amid worries that Covid-19 will not let demand recover as quickly as hoped.
TEMS International awarded Gulf of Mexico drilling support contracts
The company will provide its continuous environmental compliance and drilling performance management services on both projects.
Legasea set to expand subsea operations
The UK-based subsea company is set to expand into international markets following the successful delivery of a variety of projects for exploration and production operators and oil and gas service companies.
Seeq expands support for oil and gas industry with WITSML and CygNet connectors
Seeq Corp. has announced the availability of Seeq connectors to CygNet enterprise SCADA and WITSML data storage systems to expand support for oil and gas industry end users.
Global upstream investments set for 15-year low, predicts Rystad Energy
Global spending is forecasted to reach US$383 billion this year, the lowest level in 15 years and a 29% decrease of US$156 billion compared to 2019.
Shell starts sale of sale of stakes in Norwegian assets: document
The company is selling its 6.45% interest in the Kvitebjorn field and pipeline and its 3.225% interest in the Valemon Unit and Valemon Rich Gas Pipeline, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Neptune Energy's Exploration VP to move to new role
Gro Haatvedt will leave her executive role as VP of Exploration and Development at the end of September 2020 to become a Distinguished Advisor.