Upstream news
Wood Mackenzie: comments on Repsol's KBD-2X discovery
In response to Repsol's comments on the Indonesian gas discovery, Wood Mackenzie's research director, Andrew Harwood, has provided some commentary.
UK Subsea organisations to explore opportunities down under
The UK subsea sector will have the opportunity to strengthen its international presence at the largest oil and gas exhibition in Australasia next month.
Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger enter joint venture agreement to create Sensia
New joint venture entity will be the industry’s first fully Integrated automation solutions provider, combining Rockwell Automation’s integrated control and information solutions with Schlumberger’s O&G expertise.
James Fisher continues Middle East expansion with the acquisition of Murjan
The company has further expanded its capabilities in the Middle East with the acquisition of Murjan Al-Sharq Marine Contracting LLC (MSMC).
American Gilsonite Company announces new VP and CCO
Craig Mueller is responsible for AGC’s commercial strategy, business development, advancement of technologies for customer-focused products and leadership of its worldwide sales team.
Transocean Ltd. announces drilling automation of six floaters
The company has entered into an agreement with its customer, Equinor, to license and install Automated Drilling Control (‘ADC’) systems on four high-specification, harsh environment rigs and a fifth semisubmersible.
McDermott announces contracts for Pan Malaysia field development
The company will provide transportation and installation of offshore structures, pipelines and pre-commissioning work for the Pan Malaysia field development located off the shore of Sarawak, Malaysia.
Santos boosts operated position across offshore Northern Australia
The company has reached an agreement to align the its interests, under Santos operatorship, across four exploration permits in the Bonaparte Basin offshore Northern Australia adjacent to a large existing contingent resource.
Wood awarded EPCI contract by Equinor in Norway
Wood has secured a new US$13 million contract with Equinor to deliver engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) services to the Vigdis boosting station increased oil recovery (IOR) project.
‘Phantom’ volcanoes discovery signals new hope for North Sea oil and gas exploration
Geologists at the University of Aberdeen have discovered a huge swathe of the North Sea left unexplored for oil and gas because of so-called ‘phantom’ volcanoes they have proven don’t exist.