Upstream project news
GlobalData: offshore discoveries accounted for more than 60% of global discoveries in 2019
A report by the data and analytics company reveals that Guyana, Mauritania and Russia hosted the most significant finds of 2019.
Eni makes oil discovery offshore Mexico
The discovery in the Sureste Basin may contain between 200 and 300 million bbl of oil in place.
Karoon Energy to plug and abandon Peru deepwater well
Mudlogging and LWD logging results from the Primary targets in the Tumbes Formation indicated that the Marina-1 well encountered thin water bearing sands with no oil and only minor gas shows.
OTC 2020 to recognise Petrobras for Búzios Project achievements
The Petrobras-led Búzios Project will be recognised at this year's Offshore Technology Conference for the use of technological advancements in extreme conditions.
SDX Energy begins drilling at South Disouq in Egypt
Salah is expected to a reach its targeted depth of approximately 9000 ft in late March/early April and is targeting gross P50 unrisked prospective resources of c.71 billion ft3 equivalent, as estimated by management.
Ashtead Technology supporting North Sea carbon capture project
The company has completed subsea installation monitoring work to support the Northern Lights carbon capture storage (CCS) project in the North Sea.
TGS announces Eastern Delta Refocus imaging programme in US Gulf of Mexico
The reprocessing project marks the next phase of imaging over the mature, hydrocarbon producing areas of Main Pass and Viosca Knoll.
Production begins at Bozhong oilfield
The Bozhong 24-9 oilfield in the Bohai Sea is expected to reach its peak production of approximately 22 500 bpd in 2022.
Halliburton and SOCAR-AQS to provide oilfield products and services in Azerbaijan
The joint venture will be based in Baku, Azerbaijan, and will focus its business development and operations both on onshore and offshore Azerbaijan.
Neptune Energy secures Gulf of Suez exploration licence
Neptune Energy has signed an operated exploration licence with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) for Egypt’s North West El Amal offshore concession.