Upstream news
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.
Neptune secures renewable electricity supplies for German assets
The company has secured new renewable electricity supplies for its operated assets in Germany, reducing emissions by more than 11 000 t of CO2 per year.
Liberty Energy and Seismos partner up to provide real-time stimulation QC
The companies aim to expand the toolset for real-time quality control of stimulation performance with a focus on maximising value to E&P operators.
Oil price forecasting and geopolitical risks
New geopolitical risk measure designed to gauge oil market sentiment and understand price beyond fundamental forecasts.
Well-Safe Solutions announces agreement to add third rig to fleet
The rig acquisition is expected to create around 100 jobs in a variety of onshore and offshore roles.
MacGregor to deliver a FibreTrac fibre-rope offshore crane
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a contract with Otto Candies to deliver an active heave compensated FibreTrac offshore crane.
Equinor’s first quarter 2022 safety trend is released.
1Q22 safety results show a stable trend in the number of serious incidents and with regards to personal injuries. No incidents with major accident potential have been recorded during the first quarter.
ExxonMobil receives top certification for methane emissions management
ExxonMobil is the first company to achieve certification for natural gas production associated with oil. The certification from MiQ helps the company meet customer demand for energy produced with fewer emissions.