Upstream project news
i-Tech 7 completes subsea decommissioning and abandonment project in Gulf of Mexico
The company undertook the work for LLOG Exploration using its smart skid technology.
Craig International secures £50 million in new business in 1H19
The oilfield procurement firm has been awarded its first contract with Petrofac in the UK as well as two major contracts with Spirit Energy and BP.
Europa Oil & Gas comments on Irish Government's intention to phase out oil exploration licences
The Irish Government has confirmed that its proposals ‘will relate to future applications’ and that ‘existing licences will remain valid’.
Solstad Offshore to support Total E&P South Africa drilling campaign
The contracts are to support Total E&P South Africa's operations in Block 11B/12B and the drilling programme is expected to take up to 280 days.
Shearwater GeoServices awarded Southeast Asia survey project
The contract covers an area of 1600km2 for 3D seismic with associated 2D work to be executed over a 1.5-month period from end 3Q19 for the undisclosed client.
Pickering Energy Partners forms joint venture with Henry Resources
The JV will pursue acquisitions of producing oil and gas assets across the Permian Basin where Henry Resources has operated for over 50 years.
Plexus Holdings Russian licensee installs first wellhead for Gazprom
The wellhead installation marks the beginning of Gusar’s contracted work with Gazprom for the first year of an up to five-year jack-up gas exploration drilling programme on the Kara Sea Shelf.
New thermography method improves CUI inspection on board FPSO
An application of thermography has been to detect wet insulation, which is one of the drivers for corrosion under insulation (CUI) attack.
Warwick West well spudded by Hurricane Energy
Warwick West is the third and final well of the 2019 Greater Warwick Area drilling programme on Hurricane's Lincoln and Warwick assets.
SPX FLOW upgrades Upper Zakum field pumps
Changes in the quality of the crude oil being pumped had impacted pump reliability in the field, located offshore Abu Dhabi.