Upstream news
CNOOC releases 1Q20 operational results
The company has reduced its annual net production target and CAPEX for 2020.
Petrobras reverses production cuts
The announcement is a result of higher-than-expected demand for certain fuels.
OKEA provides production update
OKEA has announced that its assets produced a total of 19 099 boe/d in 1Q20, compared to 19 498 boe/d in 1Q19.
Yinson and Sumitomo agree partnership for Brazil FPSO project
Under the agreement, Sumitomo will have a 25% stake in the FPSO Anna Nery project, which was awarded to Yinson by Petrobras in October 2019.
Corallian, Upland Resources and Baron Oil sign work sharing agreement for Moray Firth licence
The agreement has been signed with an unnamed European E&P company for licence P2478 in the Inner Moray Firth, UK.
Oil gains on US developments
The oil price has reversed morning losses and now enjoys limited gains.
Neptune Energy begins drilling in Fenja field
Fenja is Neptune’s first operated development project on the Norwegian Shelf and is estimated to contain 97 million boe.
EM&I develop diverless robotic techniques to minimise POB
The current Covid-19 virus crisis has accelerated the need to reduce personnel on board (POB) on floating assets to a minimum.
Well Control School launches training aid
Well Control School has announced the launch of the SMART knowledge retention programme, a new online well control training aid.
BP releases 1Q20 results
BP has reported an underlying replacement cost profit of US$0.8 billion, compared with US$2.4 billion for 1Q19.