Upstream news
JAPEX: commencement of production in Kangean TSB Phase 2
The company has announced that the Sirasun and Batur gas fields, which are part of the TSB gas complex in Kangean block in the Republic of Indonesia, commenced the production of natural gas on March 10.
Borr Drilling Limited – contract award for two premium jack-up rigs in Mexico
Under this award, Borr will deliver a total of 9 offshore development wells to its customer under an integrated services model.
BW Offshore: acquisition of 30% stake in the Maromba field offshore Brazil
The company has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 30% of the Maromba field offshore Brazil for a total acquisition cost of US$25 million from Chevron.
Leveraging Legacy Data
Jo Firth and Priyabrata Pradhan, CGG, UK, explore the value in reprocessing legacy seismic data sets.
Eni announces a new gas discovery in the Nour prospect, offshore Egypt
Feasibility studies in order to accelerate the exploitation of these new resources leveraging the synergies with existing facilities will start after finalising the discovery evaluation.
Offshore Achievements Awards winners revealed – future of the North Sea celebrated
The SPE Aberdeen Section revealed the winners to an audience of almost 500 people, with categories covering technological innovation, company performance, and individual achievement and dedication across the UK offshore energy sector.
Alba Mineral Resources plc: Horse Hill production update
The company has announced that 10 000 bbls of Portland oil production has been reached at Horse Hill.
Halliburton signs agreement with Egyptian ministry of petroleum & mineral resources
The MOU is designed to support a specialised development programme for Egypt’s middle management and young professional employees.
Johan Sverdrup living quarters topside ready for sail-away
The fourth and last platform for the first phase of the giant project is now ready for sail-away from Kværner’s yard on Stord to the Johan Sverdrup field, where it will be installed in a single lift.
Subsea UK event to explore developments in flow assurance
The developments which have taken place in flow assurance over the last thirty years are set to be discussed at an event run by Subsea UK in Aberdeen this month.