Upstream news
SPX FLOW to open calibration centre in Ghana
The new centre will provide local calibration and service for SPX FLOW Bolting Systems technologies.
Wood Mackenzie comments on policy developments in China's upstream sector
Wood Mackenzie has said that China's recent announcing of a revised unconventional gas subsidy scheme will incentivise higher unconventional gas output over the next few years.
Awilco rig to be equipped with TMC compressors
The energy-saving marine compressed air system is to be delivered for a mid-water semi-submersible drilling rig.
Middle East operator achieves 1 hour recovery from stuck pipe
Churchill Drilling Tools' dart activated HyPR HoleSaver was used to sever the drill string and plug and abandon the section.
Block Energy secures storage agreement to allow oil production to restart at West Rustavi field
The agreement secures for the company immediate access to up to 90 000 bbl of storage capacity at Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation's main facility near the town of Sartichala, located some 30 km from West Rustavi.
Talos Energy completes Zama appraisal programme
The Zama appraisal programme in Block 7 in Mexico's Sureste Basin is operated by Talos in a consortium with Sierra Oil & Gas and Premier Oil.
SDX Energy makes oil discovery in West Gharib Concession, Egypt
The Rabul-7 development well was drilled to a total depth of 5323 ft and encountered approximately 134 ft of net heavy oil pay across the Yusr and Bakr formations, with an average porosity of 18%.
Airborne Oil & Gas awarded second Anasuria contract in North Sea
The contract will see the Netherlands-headquartered business supplying a 2 in. ID 345 psi rated Gas Lift Jumper to support the independent E&P company’s operations in the Guillemot field, approximately 175 km east of Aberdeen.
GulfSlope Energy launches Gulf of Mexico shallow prospect programme
GulfSlope Energy will retain and deploy a supra salt evaluation team consisting of three geoscientists and a manager to identify, evaluate and recommend targets for lease acquisition, farm-in and drilling.
Maersk Drilling secures contracts with Repsol Exploración Mexico
The contracts are for a two-well project in Block 10 and 29 in the Gulf of Mexico.