Upstream news

Given the recent pick up in capital spending after years of deep cuts, Apex Consulting has updated its Supermajors Cost Index to determine how the industry has performed in developing its reserves in recent years.

Wood Mackenzie's senior consultant, Wen Wang, explains how new policies and ramped up domestic production will prevent regional gas shortages.

A new type of detection technology from Siemens protects centrifugal pumps from dry running in hazardous areas.

Wood has been awarded three new, call-off contracts totalling US$53 million by ADNOC Onshore, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

Active FLI builds on the capability of Well-SENSE’s novel fibre optic downhole data acquisition system with the addition of a range of discrete measurement devices.

The company has entered into an agreement to sell the jack-up rig to an Australasian-based independent oil and gas operator.

The companies have signed a Share Subscription Agreement and a Shareholders’ Agreement.

Keppel Shipyard's scope of work on the production barge for KrisEnergy includes installation of a power generation module, electrical house, new accommodation units and other refurbishment works.

The services include planning, engineering, prefabrication, offshore installation and commissioning support.

Gaffney, Cline & Associates, an independent petroleum advisory firm, has completed its audit of the oil initially in place estimates over the Jade, Topaz and Pearl prospects identified in Block 29/11, Pearl River Mouth Basin, offshore China