Upstream project news

The oil export from Johan Castberg will therefore go directly to the market, as described in the plan for development and operation (PDO).

The Trident XIV Jack-up rig is undertaking workover operations offshore Nigeria.

Ocean Infinity will be deploying technology to conduct 2D Ultra High-Resolution Seismic surveys and Seabed Soil Sampling in Block 32 and Block 17.

The agreement between ERU and PGNiG provides for joint operations on a licence located in the Lviv region, which is close to the Polish border.

Petrofac has been appointed by Maersk to deliver well management services, including project and supply chain management support for shallow water and deepwater wells throughout the duration of the programme.

Total will finance contributions of US$70 million at the outset, US$30 million when the North Gialo field will come onstream and US$30 million when the NC 98 field will come onstream.

In the upstream business, approximately US$11 billion is forecasted to sustain and grow currently producing assets, including about US$4 billion for Permian unconventional development and about US$1 billion for other international unconventional development.

Dave McKendrick, Baker Hughes, demonstrates how industry partnership models are marking a new era for extending life of field.

The contract will see Aker Solutions deliver front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the first platform in a potential series of future assets within BP’s Trinidad and Tobago (BPTT) portfolio.

The winning bids commit the company to an exploratory work programme, including geological studies, seismic and wells over a three-year phase (Phase 1) on each of the exploration contracts.