Upstream news
Block Energy Plc: update on West Rustavi field, Georgia
The company has announced that more than 200 bbls were recovered from the legacy vertical well 16a at its West Rustavi permit during a 10-hour flow period.
CHC announces new contract with OMV to support Norwegian Sea drilling programme
The company will provide helicopter services in support of OMV’s forthcoming drilling programme at the PL 644 field in the Norwegian Sea.
PTTEP wins bid for Bongkot and Erawan
The company has confirmed its readiness to continue the operatorship in the Bongkot gas field and to become the operator in the Erawan field starting from 2022.
Ampelmann inks two new contracts in Asia Pacific
Two A-type systems have made their way to India and Indonesia, respectively, and will enable both short- and long-term Walk to Work operations.
Deal struck for management buy-out of integrated advisory service at Drilling Systems
The company, which is part of the 3T Energy Group, has sold the consultancy side of its business in a management buy-out.
ADES secures a seven-year contract in Saudi Arabia
The renewal for Admarine 657, which is currently contracted and operating in Saudi Arabia, is effective after the expiry of its existing contract during Q1 2019.
Western Gas selects McDermott and BHGE as development partner for Equus Gas Project
The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding with Western Gas Corporation Pty Ltd to be the exclusive development partners for the Equus Gas Project in Western Australia.
i3 Energy provides Serenity update
Serenity provides i3 with exposure to low cost and potentially high return upside that could be tied in to either its Liberator Phase I or incremental Phase II infrastructure.
ExxonMobil makes FID to develop West Barracouta gas project
The project, located in the VIC/L1 block offshore Victoria, is part of the company’s continuing investment in the Gippsland Basin.
Acteon acquires Deepwater Corrosion Services
The acquisition enhances Acteon’s subsea integrity management offering.