Upstream project news
API opposes new restrictions on offshore oil and gas development
The API has voiced concerns over new restrictions on offshore oil and gas development.
CNOOC announces production from Panyu oilfield project
CNOOC has announced that Panyu 11-12 oilfield/Panyu 10-1 oilfield/Panyu 10-2 oilfield adjustment joint development project has commenced production.
Subsea7 awarded contract offshore Türkiye
Subsea7 has announced the award of a sizeable contract by Turkish Petroleum Offshore Technology Center AS (TP-OTC) to provide inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services for the Sakarya gas field development in the Black Sea.
Eni announces Phase 2 production from Baleine field offshore Côte d’Ivoire
Baleine is the first net zero emission Upstream project (Scope 1 and 2) in Africa, made possible through the adoption of advanced technologies, which minimise the operations’ carbon footprint.
EnerMech secures extension for crane maintenance in Australia
EnerMech secures extension for long-standing crane maintenance partnership in Australia.
Expro partners with Petrobras for development of new flowmeter technology
The technology will provide flow rates and identify flow patterns, generating online and real-time data availability for control and monitoring of slug instabilities to increase efficiency and optimise production of wells.
Equinor and Shell to create the UK’s largest independent oil and gas company
The incorporated joint venture (IJV) will be set up to sustain domestic oil and gas production and security of energy supply in the UK.
Ghana’s Springfield completes Afina appraisal well with 12 000 bpd on the horizon
Springfield Exploration and Production has successfully completed appraisal well test activity at the Afina oil and gas discovery, offshore Ghana.
Fulkrum announces new Iraq entity and major gas project
Fulkrum, a leader in inspection, expediting, auditing, and technical staffing services, announces the launch of its new entity in Iraq. This significant milestone comes as Fulkrum secures a multi-million USD contract to provide surveillance services for a major Gas Hub development project in the region.
Rystad Energy: Vaca Muerta smashes crude output record in 3Q24, on track to meet 1 million bpd in 2030
The 35% y/y surge in third-quarter production was driven by improved productivity and expanded takeaway capacity, led by flagship operator Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF) and bolstered by local independent producers.