Upstream news
ION to conduct 3D reimaging programme offshore Uruguay
ION is reimaging 22 000 km2 of data over the country’s deepwater blocks to create a contiguous volume for a holistic exploration perspective of the margin.
Tower Resources given one-year extension for Thali licence exploration
The extension is for the purpose of completing the NJOM-3 well currently in process on the Njonji structure.
Keppel delivers rig to Borr Drilling
The jack-up rig is built to Keppel’s proprietary KFELS B Class design and is the fifth of eleven jack-up rigs that Borr Drilling has ordered from Keppel.
Unity and Petrofac complete North Sea plugging and abandonment pressure testing
Unity deployed its Temporary Abandonment Cap Test Tool (TACTT) to pressure test two suspended mudline wells in the North Sea in support of an end of life campaign undertaken by Petrofac for a multinational operator.
The Crosby Group acquires Feubo
The acquisition includes the Feubo facility located in Hattingen, Germany, which will become Crosby’s centre of excellence for offshore mooring components.
Lundin Petroleum awarded 12 licences in Norwegian licensing round
The award includes 7 licences in the North Sea, 2 licences in the Norwegian Sea and 3 licences in the Southern Barents Sea.
Gas discovery made in Australia's Otway Basin
Following drilling of the Nangwarry-1 well, a gross gas column of at least 65 m has now been confirmed in the top of the Pretty Hill Sandstone.
Aker Solutions awarded contract for electrification of Troll B and C platforms
The electrification of the platforms, located in the Norwegian North Sea, will aim to reduce CO2 and NOx emissions.
Total selects Maersk Drilling for exploration drilling campaign offshore Angola and Namibia
Maersk Voyager will be employed offshore Angola and Namibia for a campaign which includes the deepest water depth ever drilled offshore.
Equinor awarded 23 production licences in Norwegian continental shelf
8 of the production licences are in the North Sea, 8 in the Norwegian Sea and 7 in the Barents Sea.