Upstream project news
Oil Dynamics GmbH upgrade production wells near Hannover
Oil Dynamics GmbH recently installed and started up two new ESP systems near Hannover in Germany.
Neptune Energy deploys VR technology developed for astronauts on Gjøa platform
The technology, developed by PaleBlue and used to train astronauts travelling to the International Space Station, will reduce the need for offshore travel, lower costs and associated emissions and support safe operations.
Serica Energy reports positive Rhum R3 well flow test results
The company has said that the volumes flowed during the test are equivalent to over 10 000 boe/d.
Havfram awarded Greater Tortue Ahmeyim FPSO mooring pre-lay and hook-up contract
The contract was awarded by Technip Energies as part of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project on the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal.
Equinor drills dry wells near Fram field
The wildcat wells were drilled in production licence 090 in the northern North Sea.
Archer receives drilling services contract extension in Argentina
The total estimated value of the contract extension, based on current activity level, is expected to be US$200 million.
TGS plans 3D seismic survey in Montney Basin for 4Q21
Hipp Creek 3D will add nearly 200 km2 of seismic data tying into existing TGS 3D seismic coverage within their core area of the Montney Basin in British Columbia, Canada.
Panafrican Energy Services awarded well intervention service contract for Côte d’Ivoire project
The contract covers the CI-11 offshore block, operated by state oil company Petroci.
ExxonMobil makes new Stabroek Block discovery
Drilling at Longtail-3 offshore Guyana encountered 230 ft (70 m) of net pay, including newly identified, high quality hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs below the original Longtail-1 discovery intervals.
McDermott, Sinopec consortium land EPCC contract for TotalEnergies' Tilenga project
The US$2 billion contract will see the consortium provide engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) services for the development of an onshore oilfield that will generate up to 200 000 bpd.