Upstream news
Rystad Energy: gas output from Sub-Saharan Africa set to double by 2030
Skyrocketing production from deepwater developments will contribute to greater gas output in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Rystad Energy.
Hunting introduces new line of shaped charges for perforating
Hunting’s EQUAfrac OP shaped charges have consistently achieved 1% entry hole variation.
Tendeka acquired by TAQA
The announcement was made at the International Petroleum Technology Conference being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
BP starts up Herschel Expansion in Gulf of Mexico
Phase 1 of the Herschel Expansion project comprises development of a new subsea production system and the first of up to three wells tied to the Na Kika platform.
Schlumberger launches 3D reservoir mapping-while-drilling service
The GeoSphere 360 service delivers real-time 3D reservoir insights to enhance reservoir understanding and optimise production potential.
Fraser Well Management to drill North Sea appraisal well
The company has been contracted to drill the Devil’s Hole Horst appraisal well in the Central North Sea.
TGT launches flow diagnostics for horizontal wells
The new system, specifically designed for horizontal wells, provides asset teams with more realistic flow modelling and accurate continuous flow profiles in a wide variety of completion and reservoir settings, including fractured formations.
Neptune Energy awards contracts to support gas production at Cygnus
The awarded workscopes cover diving support vessel services, helicopter services and general inspection activities.
Havfram awarded SURF contract in Egypt
The contract will see Havfram deploy a Laying and Construction Vessel (LCV) offshore Egypt to the Zohr field in 2022.
Royston completes overhaul of diesel power plant system on FPSO platform
Engineers completed the 24 000 running hours service work on a Mitsubishi S12U engine installed onboard the 60 m diameter length Hummingbird Spirit vessel, currently operating in the Chestnut Field in the Central North Sea.