Upstream project news
Aquaterra Energy appoints Platforms Business Development Director
Rob Gill will focus on expanding the modular Sea Swift platform’s presence across West Africa, South East Asia and Latin America.
Heerema crane achieves world record module lift
The semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir installed the topsides for Noble Energy’s Leviathan development in the Mediterranean.
Zenith Energy announces positive drilling results at Jafarli oilfield
The deepening of well C-37 has identified three untapped oil-bearing clastic layers forming a total net pay zone of approximately 16 m.
Shearwater GeoServices to provide survey services for Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortakligi
The 4-month survey will start in 3Q19 and will be conducted by the Polar Express immediately after its completion of a full North Sea summer season.
Drill stem test on Lincoln Crestal produces oil
The well, offshore the Shetland Islands, UK, was shut-in yesterday to enable a planned pressure build-up test.
Petro Matad provides update on Heron-1 well in Mongolia
Analysis of the wireline logs acquired during drilling of the well supports the interpretation of a 77 m gross interval of potential oil reservoir.
European companies seek cooperation on carbon capture and storage
Equinor, Shell, Total and several other companies are studying the possibilities for developing CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).
Schlumberger and TGS announce Red Sea 3D seismic reimaging project
The project will comprise reimaging data from three overlapping seismic surveys totalling 3600 km2 that were acquired between 1999 and 2008.
Cooper Energy makes gas discovery in Otway Basin
The Annie gas discovery is the first by an offshore well in the Otway Basin, offshore Victoria, Australia, in 11 years.
Subsea 7 awarded offshore contracts by Saudi Aramco
The consortium’s workscope consists of engineering, procurement, construction and installation for a total of 28 jackets.