Upstream project news
S-Cube algorithm helps Tullow discover oil in Guyana
The XWI algorithm, which enables data-driven earth model building, helped Tullow Oil to strike oil at the Jethro-1 well earlier this month.
Tower Resources provides update on Thali block, Cameroon
A vessel is en route to the field to undertake site preparation before a drilling rig is moved to the site.
Noble Energy makes offshore discovery in Equatorial Guinea
The Aseng 6P well was drilled to a total depth of 4417 m and is expected to produce first oil in October 2019.
CGG commences new 3D broadband survey in deepwater Brazil
CGG Geoscience’s Subsurface Imaging Center in Rio will deliver imaging of pre-salt structures in the Campos and Santos Basins.
OGA announces suspension of fraccing at Preston New Road
Operations were suspended following recent seismic activity near the site in Lancashire, UK.
Empyrean Energy drilling programme offshore Indonesia approved
The campaign will comprise of two wells in the Duyung PSC in the West Natuna basin, in which the company holds an 8.5% interest.
Lundin Petroleum announces oil discovery at Goddo prospect
The preliminary gross resources from well 16/5-8s, approximately 14 km south of the Edvard Grieg field in the Norwegian North Sea, are estimated to be between 1 and 10 million boe.
Seadrill and Gulf Drilling International enter joint venture
The joint venture, GulfDrill, has secured bareboat charters for five jackups in Qatar with Qatar Petroleum, commencing throughout 2020.
First oil announced at Mariner field
The Mariner field is the first Equinor-operated oilfield on the UK Continental Shelf.
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate grants consent to start-up of Utgard field
Operator Equinor is planning start-up during the course of September 2019.