Upstream news
Tendeka’s new surface modification treatment increases oil recovery in unconventional shale plays
To overcome the challenge of low recovery factors in shale reservoirs, independent global completions service company Tendeka, has launched ShaleModifier.
Serious work-related incident at Heimdal
Two Equinor employees were injured in a serious work-related incident on board the Heimdal platform in the North Sea on 28 November.
Unique Group wins multi-million-dollar COOEC saturation dive system contract in China
Under this contract, Unique Group will design, manufacture and deliver a classed saturation diving system to be integrated on COOEC’s vessel, including technical support during and post installation.
Neodrill eyes up South East Asian market with new business development hire
Neodrill has announced that it will enter the South East Asian market following the addition of Tor Odegard to its team.
AqualisBraemar and HOSE International enter inspection partnership
AqualisBraemar and HOSE International have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly provide rig and well control inspection services for the offshore industry.
PetroRio selects RiskPoynt for risk barrier management solution
This software is a response to the process safety trend worldwide and part of PetroRio’s HSE Excellence initiative.
OPEC daily basket price stood at US$64.21/bbl Monday 25 November 2019
This is in comparison to the US$64.56/bbl the price stood at the previous Friday.
Bureau Veritas awarded a three year asset integrity contract with Shell Tunisia
The scope comprises technical safety services, asset integrity and inspection services and general support services.
Coretrax acquires Churchill and has sights set on further growth
Coretrax, the specialist well construction and intervention company, has acquired Churchill Drilling Tools as part of an ongoing growth and expansion strategy.
Japan Drilling Company begins Vietnam drilling campaign
The jack-up drilling rig HAKURYU-11 started the drilling operation based on the subcontract with PetroVietnam Drilling & Well Services Corporation on 19 November at Vung Tau, offshore Vietnam.