Upstream project news
PGS completes acquisition on MC3D Kwanza Shelf survey offshore Angola
The latest Kwanza Shelf survey will provide key data for the Angolan 2021 Licence Round.
Apache and Total make oil discovery offshore Suriname
Sapakara West-1 was drilled to a depth of approximately 6300 m (20 700 ft), and successfully tested for the presence of hydrocarbons in multiple stacked targets.
TGS announces details of Atlantic Margin seismic survey
The 5600 km2 survey will be undertaken over 90 days and is an extension of Atlantic Margin surveys acquired between 2017 and 2019.
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.