Upstream news
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.
ABB unveils world-first, commercially viable subsea power system
Energy companies using the system will be able to access a reliable supply of up to 100 MW of power over distances of up to 600 km and at a depth of 3000 m via a single cable, paving the way for greater access to offshore hydrocarbons.
TGS begins Senegal 3D survey
The Senegal North Ultra-Deep Offshore (SN-UDO-19) 3D survey will covers over 5100 km2.
Shearwater GeoServices secures Black Sea 3D seismic acquisition contract
The one-month project for Shell will commence in 4Q19 and will cover an area of approximately 600 km2 in the western Black Sea.