Upstream news
BW Energy announces first oil from Tortue Phase 2 field development
The Gamba well DTM-5H was successfully brought online as of 4 March. The second well, DTM-4H, is scheduled to come onstream in the coming week.
Equinor and Shell sign digital collaboration MoU
The MoU will aim to develop solutions and methods within data science, artificial intelligence and 3D printing.
Global E&C acquires Magma Products
Brownfield engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) provider Global E&C has acquired 100% share capital in commissioning specialists Magma.
Ocean Infinity completes Angola survey project
The 28-day project, carried out from the host vessel Normand Frontier, conducted 2D ultra high-resolution seismic surveys and seabed soil sampling in Block 32 and Block 17.
Weatherford launches digital well delivery technology
Centro makes consolidated data from wellsite operations available in real time, enabling advanced domain viewing and live analytics.
Halliburton releases new high torque, high flow drilling motor
The NitroForce drilling motor provides increased power and performance to complete longer laterals faster and with greater control.
TechnipFMC to be chief FEED contractor for Etinde gas condensate field
Under the terms of the award, Technip would work alongside and report to the integrated joint venture partner operations team to lead the onshore and offshore elements of the FEED programme.
Spirit Energy divests two Danish assets to INEOS
The assets are the company's interests in the Hejre discovery and the Solsort discovery.
PGS begins survey in Campos Basin
The Campos Deepwater GeoStreamer X project will deliver long offset, multi-azimuth seismic data over the deepwater portion of the northern Campos Basin.
Sandvik to provide stainless steel umbilical tubes for Mero oilfield
The contract is significant for the offshore Brazilian oil and gas industry, which typically uses thermoplastic hose umbilicals.