Upstream news
Pieridae Energy purchases Shell upstream assets in southern Alberta Foothills
The assets currently produce approximately 28 623 boe/d, consisting of approximately 118.9 million ft3/d of natural gas, 5646 bpd of NGLs and 3161 bpd of condensate and light oil.
NPCC Abu Dhabi completes offshore oil platform for ADNOC
The Umm Lulu Gas Treatment Platform - weighing 32 000 t and measuring 77.7 m x 83.5 m - is one of five platforms manufactured by NPCC at its 1.3 million m2 fabrication yard in Abu Dhabi.
EM&I complete diverless caisson repair in Angola
The repair was undertaken for an FPSO operator on a project in Angola.
Produced Water Society elects new president
Prior to being elected president of the society, Lisa Henthorne served on its board for four years, contributing to the growth in technical programmes and member services.
E-trading software for over-the-counter oil block futures transactions launched
BLOC-X has created software designed to reduce transaction costs for market traders and remove pricing or information bias.
Chinese energy companies show interest in Equatorial Guinea's oil and gas assets
The EG Ronda Licensing Round Roadshow 2019, which will take place next week in Beijing, China, will be showcasing the 27 oil & gas blocks on offer under the country’s 2019 oil and gas licensing round.
Tendeka and Baker Hughes Norge to deliver sand-face completion equipment to Equinor fields
Equinor has signed three-year contracts with Tendeka AS and Baker Hughes Norge AS for providing sand screen services at a total value of around NOK one billion, including options for five two-year extensions.
Texas aims to safeguard mineral owners with new legislation
New legislation was created earlier this month to protect mineral owners from fraudulent activity and strengthen private property rights in the US state.
Oceaneering launches digital asset inspection system
The tablet-based technology aims to streamline non-destructive testing and inspection management.
Online pipeline repair service aims to cut production downtime
The Online Repair Service Product offering from Hydratight is designed to ensure pipelines remain fully operational while necessary repairs are conducted.