Upstream news
FairfieldNodal and Schlumberger multiclient joint venture: Phase 1 begins shooting in Southern Delaware Basin
The FairfieldNodal and Schlumberger WesternGeco multiclient joint venture project in the southern Delaware Basin of West Texas, known as Coyanosa Phase I, is scheduled to begin shooting late-August.
Weatherford appoints Karl Blanchard as COO
In this role, Blanchard will oversee all region and product line operations; quality, health, safety, security and environment; sales; engineering, research and development; and supply chain.
Petrofac sells stake in Pánuco contract to Schlumberger
Petrofac and Schlumberger have announced that Petrofac has sold its 50% interest in Petro-SPM Integrated Services S.A. de C.V to Schlumberger. Petro-SPM operates the Pánuco Integrated Service Contract in Mexico. Schlumberger now owns 100% of Petro-SPM.
ADIPEC increases CEO line-up for global business leaders conference
Delegates at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) will have more opportunities than ever to hear some of the oil and gas industry’s most powerful executives speak in open-invite conference sessions.
Sacgasco Limited: four gas zones confirmed in Dempsey Well
Wireline and mud logs have confirmed 4 zones of interpreted gas saturated sandstones at field production levels (depths from approximately 1000 metres (3300 ft) to 1560 m (5100 ft).
Sanchez Energy Corporation announces US$105 million sale of Javelina Asset
Sanchez Energy Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Javelina asset in the Eagle Ford Shale for approximately US$105 million in cash.
Total acquires Maersk Oil for US$7.45 billion in a share and debt transaction
The Boards of Total and A.P. Møller – Mærsk have both approved the acquisition of 100% of the equity of the E&P company Maersk Oil & Gas A/S (Maersk Oil), a wholly owned subsidiary of A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, by Total in a share and debt transaction.
ConocoPhillips receives consent to begin removal of structures from Ekofisk field
ConocoPhillips has received consent for preparations for and the start of the removal of minor structures from the Ekofisk field facilities, including the installation of a temporary crane on Ekofisk 2/4 FTP.
API: Expanding offshore energy opportunities will benefit American consumers
The API has urged the US administration to expand the next five-year offshore oil and natural gas leasing program to include areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, including the Atlantic, Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Arctic.
BP contracts KBR for FEED work
KBR Inc. has been awarded pre-front end engineering design and project support services contracts by BP.