Upstream project news
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.
Explor completes first three-component seismic survey with STRYDE nodes
Explor has recently completed the first three-component seismic survey with STRYDE nodes, following the development of a mechanical convertor to enable attachment in either single- or three-component configuration.
Four-year contract for Seadrill’s West Saturn drillship with Equinor for Bacalhau work
The total contract value is contingent on the final investment decision for the Bacalhau field, offshore Brazil.
Gas production begins from third stage of BP's West Nile Delta development
The approximately US$9 billion West Nile Delta development includes five gas fields across the North Alexandria and West Mediterranean Deepwater offshore concession blocks in the Mediterranean Sea.
ASCO awarded integrated logistics management contract by Total
The work scope, which will support Total’s ongoing offshore exploration activity as operator of Block 58 offshore Suriname, sees ASCO Trinidad provide onshore logistics, pipe yard, plant and procurement services, as well as specialist lifting and training activity.
Blythe and Southwark platforms mechanically complete
Installation of both platforms is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2Q21, in preparation for first gas in late 3Q21.