Upstream project news
Chariot signs gas offtake MoU for Anchois development
The parties to the MoU will progress discussions with the view to signing final agreements to implement the Anchois Gas Development, with targeted Final Investment Decision in 2022 and first gas in 2024.
Longboat Energy makes non-commercial discovery in Southern North Sea
The Mugnetind discovery is estimated to contain recoverable resources between 5 and 11 million boe, which is not considered to be commercial in isolation.
Orcadian Energy receives expressions of interest for Pilot field FPSO
Three companies currently operating FPSOs on the UKCS have submitted detailed proposals to Orcadian.
Production disrupted at Merakes gas field
A disruption at a gas well in Indonesia's Merakes gas field is likely to affect the project's production for as long as 6 months.
ADC Energy identifies upgrade to reduce rig emissions by almost 5000 tpy
ADC’s recent project highlighted that Dynamically Positioned rigs operating in a closed-bus configuration can successfully reduce annual CO2 emissions by 4800 tpy – delivering a fuel saving of US$620 000 per year - while reducing engine running hours by 20%.
BW Energy to acquire semi-submersible drilling rig for Kudu development
The company has signed an agreement to acquire the semi-submersible drilling rig Leo from Aquadrill LLC for a total consideration of US$14 million.
Yme field produces first oil
Expected recoverable reserves in Yme are estimated to be approximately 10 million standard cubic meters of oil – or 63 million barrels.
Neptune Energy begins drilling production wells at Fenja
Fenja is scheduled to come online in the first half of 2023 and will produce approximately 28 000 boe/d at plateau.
Fugro to support asset integrity and corrosion management operations offshore west India
Fugro will help OCS Services deliver on ONGC’s Protective Coating of Process Platform Project 1 (PCPP1), an infrastructure project to maintain and refurbish 32 offshore platforms in seven clusters.
Aker Solutions lands FEED contract for Wisting FPSO
The FEED award from Equinor follows the successful completion of a study phase, and the work starts immediately with planned completion in 3Q22.