Upstream project news
Polarcus awarded 3D seismic project in northwest Europe
The project is due to commence in 2Q20 and last approximately 3 months.
Searcher completes Argentina offshore 2D reprocessing expansion project
The expanded coverage over the Malvinas and Austral Basins adds to Searcher’s existing data in the area.
Woodside's Scarborough project gets green light
Australia's National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has advised of its acceptance of the Scarborough offshore project proposal.
First gas achieved at ONGC project in Krishna Godavari Basin
At 4265 ft (1300 m), the first well that has been opened for early first gas is the deepest water depth opened by ONGC.
BP announces cuts to spending
BP has cut its 2020 spending plans by 25% and will reduce output from its US shale oil and gas business.
ERIELL Group provides 2019 operational update
The company's 2019 projects were mainly concentrated in Russia and Uzbekistan.
ABS to provide classification for Silver Eagle's self-elevating drilling units
Silver Eagle says the self-propelled design is capable of working at greater water depths and in harsh environments.
Key Petroleum responds to Covid-19
Key has made an application a 12-month Suspension and Extension for Permit Year 3 in which the Wye Knot-1 well was to be drilled.
Oil Search completes well tests in Alaska
Mitquq 1 ST1 flowed at a stabilised rate of 1730 bpd from a single stimulated zone, while the Stirrup 1 exploration well flowed at a stabilised rate of 3520 bpd from a single stimulated zone.
Aker Energy cancels FPSO contract with Yinson
Aker Energy was due to charter an FPSO for the deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) project, offshore Ghana.