Upstream project news
TGS and Schlumberger to undertake Gulf of Mexico survey
The second phase of the companies' ultra-long offset node project will extend the footprint of ultra-long offset data to the Northern Green Canyon protraction area.
Union Jack Oil increases stake in Keddington oilfield
Keddington is located on the southern margin of the Humber Basin in the UK, and is currently producing approximately 28 bpd of oil.
Shelf Drilling receives extension on jack-up rig for Egypt operations
The contract extension is for the Trident 16 jack-up rig, which is operating in the Gulf of Suez offshore Egypt.
Production resumes at Bruce platform
It is anticipated that production from the Bruce, Keith and Rhum fields, located in the UK North Sea, will be fully restored over the coming days.
Pharos Energy confirms interest in Shell's Egypt assets
Pharos Energy has confirmed that it is participating in the process for the purchase of Shell's upstream portfolio in the Western Desert in Egypt as part of a consortium.
Hurricane Energy and Spirit Energy amend Greater Warwick Area agreement
The Greater Warwick JV between the two companies has now agreed a new cost allocation agreement.
Equinor granted permission to use mobile drilling facility
Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has given Equinor consent to use the Deepsea Atlantic mobile drilling facility for drilling and completion on the Tordis and Vigdis fields.
ExxonMobil planning CAPEX of US$30 – US$35 billion annually through 2025
Darren W. Woods, the company's chairman and CEO, made the announcement at the company’s annual investor day at the New York Stock Exchange.
Empire Energy given go-ahead for drilling in Australia's Northern Territory
Empire Energy Group Ltd. has received Northern Territory Government approvals for the drilling of Carpentaria-1.
Equinor, Shell and Total complete Northern Lights drilling
Drilling of confirmation well 31/5-7 Eos south of the Troll field in the North Sea took place to determine the suitability of the reservoir in the Johansen formation for CO2 storage.