Upstream project news
LYTT: embracing new technology critical for industry to effectively manage well integrity
A paper published by LYTT advocates new, acoustic data-based methodologies to improve the diagnosis of well integrity issues and inform successful remediation and plug and abandonment strategies.
Vallourec equips Total North Sea rig with 3D printed safety component
The first ever pressure-containing component to be produced using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing technology (WAAM) was successfully ran on Total’s Elgin-Franklin rig in the North Sea.
ABB supporting Equinor with development of autonomous platforms
ABB is to deliver automation solutions for the Krafla oil and gas field development.
Lamprell awarded EPCI contract by Saudi Aramco
The scope of work includes the supply and installation of three drilling jackets and two new single well observation jackets/decks.
AGR awarded well planning contract for Jade Prospect offshore China
The contract, signed with Empyrean Energy, will see AGR provide offset analysis and detailed well design engineering to ensure safe project delivery.
Fugro awarded deepwater site investigation contract for Equinor in eastern Canada
Fugro’s field campaign will run from July until August and entails a seabed survey, an environmental survey and a soils investigation.
Vaalco Energy signs letter of intent for FSO at Etame field
The company has signed the deal with Omni Offshore Terminals, which could last for up to 11 years.
ADM Energy completes purchase of controlling stake in Barracuda field
The company is targeting first oil of 4000 bpd from the field, offshore Nigeria, in 2H21.
CGG delivers data from Agata block reimaging for Brazil’s 7th bidding round
The reimaged seismic data set, covering over 9300 km2, will be accessible to oil and gas companies wishing to evaluate acreage and assess the potential of the Agata block in the Santos Basin.
ExxonMobil makes discovery in Stabroek Block offshore Guyana
The Uaru-2 discovery will add to the gross discovered recoverable resource estimate for the block, which is currently estimated to be approximately 9 billion oil-equivalent barrels.