Upstream project news
Talos Energy achieves first oil from Gulf of Mexico well
The Tornado Attic well is currently producing above the previously estimated 8 - 10 000 boe/d range, according to the company.
Sembcorp Marine delivers facilities for Tyra field
The newly fabricated topsides and bridges will replace the ageing facilities at TotalEnergies' Tyra field in the Danish North Sea.
Malaysia to lead global offshore natural gas production from upcoming projects in 2025, according to GlobalData
Malaysia is expected to contribute 3.1 billion ft3 of global natural gas production in 2025 from key offshore planned and announced projects that are expected to start operations between 2021 and 2025.
Egyptian Vulture prospect set to spud in late August
The Egyptian Vulture prospect marks the first of an anticipated seven well exploration programme which will involve Longboat Energy over the next 18 months on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Santos achieves record production at Van Gogh well
Following completion and tie-in, the first well from the Van Gogh Phase 2 Infill Development offshore Western Australia has produced at a peak rate of 23 200 bpd.
United Oil & Gas achieves further success at Abu Sennan licence
Initial interpretations indicate a total of over 40 m MD of net oil pay across three different reservoir units in the Al Jahraa-8 development well.
Pharos Energy begins infill drilling at Vietnam offshore field
Pharos Energy is carrying out an infill programme to increase production from the TGT field in the Cuu Long Basin.
Borr Drilling rig contracted for work in Mexico
The drilling programme, for an unnamed international oil company, is expected to commence in 2Q22 for a duration of approximately 150 days.
Shell starts gas production from Barracuda Project
The Barracuda project comprises two subsea wells (both 100% Shell owned), one in the Endeavour field and the other in the Bounty field, offshore Trinidad and Tobago.
Seismic consortium secures pre-funding for Sarawak Basin survey
The survey area covers acreage included in the Malaysia Bid Round 2021 and fast-track results will be delivered in time for block evaluation.