Upstream news
Petronas, JX Nippon Oil & Gas and JOGMEC to carry out gas field study
The study will focus on the development of high CO2 gas fields in Malaysia, which are currently assumed to be difficult to develop from an economical point of view due to associated CO2 management costs.
Searcher Seismic to assist with Timor-Leste offshore licensing round
Searcher, in collaboration with Discover Geoscience, is offering an open-file seismic package to assist in the evaluation of the country’s second petroleum licensing round.
Sangomar project partners deliberating timing
Woodside, Cairn Energy Plc, FAR Ltd and the Senegal government just began development of the offshore oil project, following final investment decisions in January.
Rystad Energy predicts over 1 million OFS jobs will be cut in 2020
The largest job reductions in 2020 are expected to be within shale, according to Rystad.
CNOOC reports 2019 results
The company's total net oil and gas production in 2019 amounted to 506.5 million boe, exceeding 500 million boe for the first time.
Unique Group signs exclusive agreement with OTAQ Offshore
Unique Group will represent OTAQ Offshore's technology and products across the Middle East, APAC and the Americas.
ASCO acquires Norm Solutions
NORM Solutions is a provider of specialist cleaning, treatment and disposal services for oilfield equipment contaminated with naturally occurring radioactive materials.
Chevron reduces 2020 capital spending plan
The reductions include a US$2 billion decrease in spending in upstream unconventionals, primarily in the Permian Basin.
Bahamas Petroleum postpones drilling operations until October 2020
The drilling of Perseverance #1, the company's first exploration well in The Bahamas, has been suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Halliburton to reduce 2020 spending
The company will significantly reduce spending this year below its original US$1.2 billion budget.