Upstream project news
Shell withdraws from Meretoyakhaneftegaz JV with Gazprom Neft
The joint venture between the two companies was set up to develop licence blocks in Russia's Yamal peninsula.
Mako gas field resource estimates upgraded
The gross (full field) 1C (contingent) resource estimate of 323 billion ft3 of recoverable raw gas represents an increase of 76% on the pre-appraisal estimate of 184 billion ft3.
ExxonMobil field testing methane detection technologies
Field trials of eight emerging methane detection technologies, including satellite and aerial surveillance monitoring, are being conducted at nearly 1000 sites in Texas and New Mexico, US.
Borr Drilling receives LOAs for two jack-ups
The company has also said it has received notices of early termination of contracts from ExxonMobil.
Lukoil continuing development of North Caspian fields
The company has launched the jacket of the living quarters platform for the Valery Grayfer field.
Chevron awards Subsea 7 Anchor field contract
Subsea 7 will provide subsea installation services at the Anchor field in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico.
IHS Markit predicts 36% spending cut for North American E&P Companies in 2020
The predicted spending reductions translate to a US$24.4 billion cut in 2020 compared to last year.
SBM Offshore outlines response to Covid-19
The company has said its construction yards in China reopened in February and are now close to planned capacity.
WFS signs new partnership with AeonX
AeonX (Nigeria) has signed a partnership agreement with WFS to promote and deliver the full range of Seatooth products for asset integrity and flow assurance monitoring to existing and new clients in Nigeria.
Ardyne awarded P&A and fishing contracts in the North Sea for 175 wells
The projects will commence in 2Q20 and 3Q20.