Upstream news
Vallourec wins major contract for pre-salt field Mero 1 in Brazil
The company has been awarded a contract by TechnipFMC in Brazil to supply around 12 000 t of seamless steel rigid line pipe.
Keppel receives final approval for the conversion of Gimi FLNG project
The company’s scope of work includes the design, detailed engineering and procurement of the marine systems as well as conversion-related construction services.
ExxonMobil wins three blocks in Argentina offshore bid round
The blocks are located in the Malvinas basin, approximately 200 miles (320 km) offshore Tierra del Fuego.
Turan Drilling and Engineering wins US$500 million BP contract in Azerbaijan
The contract is for the operations and maintenance of seven platform drilling rigs operated by BP in the Caspian Sea.
Finnish-Russian company tests AI solution to boost oil well production
ZYFRA Group has successfully tested an Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) software unit, designed to enhance the efficiency of oil extraction.
Union Jack Oil sells interest to Gatwick Gusher’s UKOG
The payment will be taken in shares and will give Union Jack more exposure to UKOG’s Weald Basin assets.
Talos Energy provides update on Zama appraisal programme
The programme is in Block 7, located in the offshore portion of Mexico's prolific Sureste Basin.
SA Equip launches portable ATEX & IECEx certified air mover for hazardous environments.
The new SA CYCLONE EX Air Mover has been developed to increase the safety and reliability of ventilation used in explosive atmospheres.
Europa Oil & Gas: sale of interest in PEDL143, Weald Basin
The sale is in line with Europa’s strategy to focus on its high impact portfolio of exploration licences in Atlantic Ireland, its existing producing assets onshore UK.
DNV GL in UK extends contract for Dana Petroleum
DNV GL has secured a 3 year contract across the Dana Petroleum operated assets on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).