Upstream news
Sercel sells a Sentinel HR high-resolution streamer system to German AWI Research Institute
AWI will use the Sentinel HR on research projects it is conducting to record critical data about the relationship between geological activity and ecosystems in order to gain a better understanding of the Earth’s system.
Proforma Safety International announces partnership with LOMAK Energy
Leveraging Proforma’s core competencies and expertise with LOMAK’s knowledge of the local environment, both parties bring skills to support the development of the oil and gas industry in Guyana.
Mira 6/2 gas production continues to climb
Comet Ridge Limited has provided an operational update on the progress of the Mira pilot scheme, establishing it as the best performing gas well in Central Queensland’s Mahalo Block.
Deep Sea Mooring commences offshore Trinidad project for Maersk Drilling
Vryhof Business Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) to provide mooring equipment and design sevices; quality of personnel a key factor in Maersk drilling decision.
GE and Noble link up the world’s first Digital Rig
Following the partnership formed by GE and Noble Corporation plc, the two companies launched the world’s first digital drilling vessel, targeted to achieve 20% operational expenditure reduction across the targeted equipment and improve drilling efficiency.
GlobalData announces investments of US$97 billion on top ten offshore oil projects to add over 1.6 million bpd by 2025
Over US$151.5 billion in capital expenditure will be spent over the lifetime of the top ten offshore oil projects to produce 14.3 billion barrels of crude, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Borr Drilling goes from empty-handed to the largest jack-up driller in just 16 months
Borr Drilling announced its intention to acquire Paragon Offshore after inking a binding tender agreement to purchase all outstanding shares for US$232.5 million.
SK innovation announces oil discovery in the South China Sea
SK Innovation announced on 21 February 2018 that it made oil discovery in the PRMB block 17/03 in the South China Sea.
SM 71 update: F1 well completed for production
Production start-up for the F1 well on South Marsh Island Block 71 in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to begin in March 2018.
President Energy provides update on Argentina operations
President Energy the upstream oil and gas company focused primarily in Argentina, reports recorded record results in January with each concession making good returns and contributing profits.