Upstream project news
DNV GL and Bluewater test the value of hybrid digital twin technology
The pilot project will aim to predict and analyse fatigue in the hull of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the North Sea.
Neptune Energy adopts Halliburton well construction digital suite
Neptune Energy has announced it will adopt Halliburton’s DecisionSpace 365 well construction suite of cloud applications.
BP begins production at Ghazeer gas field
Production has begun from the Block 61 Phase 2 Ghazeer gas field in Oman, 33 months after the development was approved.
McDermott, Schneider Electric and io consulting to develop net zero upstream facilities
The result of the collaboration will be published in a joint study on net zero upstream facilities before the end of the year.
Neptune Energy increases interest in Dugong discovery
Neptune Energy is to increase its interest in the Dugong licence to 45%.
Expandable technology restores well for Gulf of Mexico operator
Coretrax is delivering significant operational efficiencies for operators with its latest expandable technology.
Living quarters added to Energean Power FPSO
The Living Quarter module and eight pipe rack modules have been successfully lifted on to the Energean Power FPSO hull at Sembcorp’s Admiralty Yard, Singapore.
McDermott begins shipping FPSO modules for MODEC
The FPSO will be located in the Area 1 block, approximately six miles (10 km) off the coast of Mexico in the shallow waters of the Campeche Bay.
Equinor project costs increased by COVID-19
Equinor has said that the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the development of Norway's offshore oil and gas projects, pushing up costs and postponing startups.
Odfjell Drilling chosen for Breidablikk drilling project by Equinor
A letter of intent has been issued to Odfjell Drilling and the Deepsea Aberdeen rig for drilling of 15 wells for the Breidablikk group.