Upstream news
Petrotechnics launches 2018 operational excellence survey
The company has launched its annual OE Index, which aims to assess the pace and impact of digital transformation in hazardous industries.
Saipem: new Offshore E&C contracts in Azerbaijan, the North Sea and the Republic of Congo
The overall value of the contracts is approximately US$400 million.
Coretrax provides £500 000 saving in well abandonment project
Coretrax has successfully saved a North Sea operator more than £500 000 during a well abandonment campaign in the UKCS.
Double first for EM&I
A first-time contract for the world’s largest drilling company, and a first-time valve double isolation using an ODIN® inflatable plug installed with an ROV.
Block Energy Plc. begins workover operations in Georgia
Block Energy Plc, the exploration and production company focused on the Republic of Georgia, has announced the start of a fully-funded workover programme at its Norio oilfield intended to scale up production rapidly by the end of 2018.
Equinor: production start at Oseberg Vestflanken 2
On 14 October the Oseberg Vestflanken 2 field in the North Sea came on stream.
GlobalData: significant UK shale gas role still a long way off
Will Scargill, Senior Oil & Gas Analyst at GlobalData, offers his view on the prospects for the sector.
Equinor extends contract with Maersk Drilling
Maersk Drilling AS and the Maersk Intrepid rig have been awarded a 5-month contract for operational support on the Martin Linge field.
LUKOIL commissions fifth well at Filanovsky field second stage
The company commissioned the fifth well at the second development stage of the Vladimir Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea.
Solstad Offshore awarded UK contracts
Fairfield Betula Limited has awarded Solstad Offshore ASA long-term contracts for two Platform Supply Vessels, ‘Far Symphony’ and ‘Normand Aurora’ in the UK Sector, North Sea.