Upstream news
ERM acquires AI and data science solutions provider OPEX Group
OPEX’s flagship product, emissions.AI, helps companies to operate complex facilities with lower carbon emissions.
HMH to deliver pressure control system for GMGS drillship
The system will comprise of a blowout preventer (BOP) stack as well as an 8202 ft (2500 m) riser package.
Oil Plus to support green powered platform offshore Trinidad and Tobago
Oil Plus will develop the maintenance strategy and programme for DeNovo’s renewable energy-powered Zandolie platform, located offshore western Trinidad.
Invictus Energy secures drilling rig for exploration well in Zimbabwe
The company has selected the Exalo #202 rig for the upcoming drilling programme at the Cabora Bassa project.
Petrobras contracts West Jupiter rig for drilling in Búzios field
The contract is for a firm term of 1040 days with commencement expected in December 2022.
Strohm supports Trident offshore Equatorial Guinea with TCP system
The first fully bonded 2.5 in. ID, 2200 m TCP flowline with the weight coating innovation has been supplied to Trident Equatorial Guinea Inc. to support operations at its Elon-C tie-back, located offshore on the west coast of the Central Africa region.
ExxonMobil and Scepter to deploy satellite technology for methane emissions detection
In the first phase of the project, the companies will design and optimise the plan for satellite placement and coverage, initially focused on capturing methane emissions data from ExxonMobil operations in the Permian Basin.
PGS awarded exploration contract in West Africa
A Ramform Titan-class vessel is scheduled to commence exploration in early February 2022.
Vaalco spuds well offshore Gabon
A jack-up rig has commenced activities on the Etame 8H-ST development well, which is expected to be completed in January with production expected later in 1Q22.
QatarEnergy acquires interests in Red Sea exploration blocks
QatarEnergy will hold a 17% working interest in Red Sea Blocks 3 and 4, operated by Shell.