Upstream project news
Dunlin Alpha - a decommissioning challenge turned collaborative solution
John Wiseman, Fairfield Energy, looks at how the unique challenges presented by the decommissioning of the Dunlin Alpha platform were overcome by the company working together collaboratively with its supply chain partners.
SOCAR, Petrofac JV wins work with BP in Caspian Sea
The joint venture will support the Azeri Central East project operated by BP.
Production starts at LLOG's Praline field
The Praline field is located in Mississippi Canyon Block 74.
Seven companies offered Norway exploration licences
Norske Shell, Equinor, Idemitsu Petroleum Norway, INEOS E&P Norway, Lundin, OMV (Norway) and Vår Energi have been offered stakes in four production licences.
BP begins production at Gulf of Mexico project
Two new wells tied into the Na Kika platform are expected to boost gross platform production by an estimated 20 100 boe/d.
OSSO and Medra Arabia partnership to deliver drilling solutions in Saudi Arabia
Through the agreement with Medra Arabia, OSSO will provide clients with direct access to its rental fleet of equipment, along with rig site support and heat transfer solutions.
CGG awarded Barents Sea imaging contract
CGG has been awarded a subsurface imaging contract in the Barents Sea by Lundin Energy Norway.
Maersk Supply Service to pre-lay mooring system for FPSO offshore Brazil
The work consists of pre-laying 24 torpedo anchors offshore Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the Mero 2 Project.
Petrobras awards NOV and Baker Hughes flexible lines contract
Of the total 448 km of flexible lines required for the Marlim and Voador field revitalisation project, 280 km were contracted with NOV and 168 km with Baker Hughes.
TGS starts new 3D imaging programme in Gulf of Mexico
The programme includes approximately 6175 km2 of reprocessed 3D seismic data from the mature, hydrocarbon-producing areas of South Timbalier, Grand Isle and Ewing Bank.