Upstream news
Petrobras on diesel hydrotreatment at refinery in Replan
Replan is Brazil's largest refinery in terms of processing capacity, with a load of 434,000 bpd. In addition to diesel fuel, it produces gasoline, jet fuel, asphalts, LPG, and propene, among other oil products.
Energean announce that a commercial gas discovery has been made offshore Israel
Commercial discovery made by the Athena exploration well, Block 12, in the A, B and C sands.
Petrobras extends CGG Geovation seismic imaging software agreement
The new agreement will give Petrobras geoscientists access to advanced technology innovations, including full-waveform inversion (FWI), significantly enhancing their imaging capabilities.
Orcadian Report provides carbon emissions solution for North Sea
The outcomes would enhance the UK’s energy security and would ensure that emissions from North Sea oil and gas production remain world leading.
Neptune Energy to spend US$1 billion to support UK energy security
The company has announced it will spend more than US$1 billion over the next five years securing energy supplies for the UK and speeding the transition to net zero.
Longboat Energy executes a two-well farm-in agreement with OMV
The licences contain two firm wells on the Oswig and Velocette prospects anticipated to drill in the summer 2022 and 2Q23 respectively. All the licences are operated by OMV which will retain a 40% working interest post-transaction.
Clontarf Energy acquires 10% of Sasanof Prospect, offshore western Australia
The company plans to drill the main target horizon, the Sasanof-1 Well, in this prospect during May/June 2022.
Murphy Oil Corporation announces first quarter 2022 results
Strong initial performance from new Gulf of Mexico production and onshore wells, balance sheet strengthening with debt reduction announcement, and increasing shareholder returns.
Transfer of Krafla operatorship from Equinor to Aker BP
The companies have signed a MoU for transfer of the Krafla operatorship from Equinor to Aker BP, making Aker BP the operator of all discoveries in the NOAKA area.
Sirius-Somoil Consortium SPA signed to acquire interests in Angolan offshore blocks 18, 27, and 31
The companies have signed a legally binding sale and purchase agreement with Angola’s state-owned oil company for a total consideration of US$335.5 million.