Upstream project news
Narrabri gas project receives federal approval
Santos will now embark on a 12-18 month appraisal programme ahead of a final investment decision.
Archer secures platform drilling and maintenance contract with Aker BP
The contract covers the Ula and Valhall installations in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
Maersk Drilling to carry out two-rig Suriname campaign for Total
The conditional letter of award is for an exploration and appraisal project in Suriname’s Block 58.
Penspen wins contract from Galfar Engineering & Contracting Emirates
Penspen will undertake well tie-in work at the Haliba oilfield in the UAE as well as peripheral prospects.
Suncor to assume Syncrude operatorship by end of 2021
The Syncrude joint venture has agreed in principle that Suncor will become the operator of the Syncrude oil sands project in Alberta, Canada, by the end of 2021.
Aker Solutions awarded maintenance and modifications contract in Brazil by Equinor
The company will provide maintenance and modifications services at the Peregrino field.
Johan Sverdrup field increases production capacity
The Johan Sverdrup field is increasing its daily production capacity, expecting to reach around 500 000 bpd by the end of the year.
PTTEP awards CGG seismic reprocessing contracts
CGG will conduct merged reprocessing of surveys from many vintages, including towed-streamer and OBC seismic data from offshore Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia.
Lundin Energy drills dry exploration well in southern Barents Sea
The well was located within the Kobbe formation of the Polmak prospect.
Maersk Drilling secures one-well contract extension for Maersk Viking
Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn. Bhd. has exercised the option to add exploration drilling of one deepwater well to the work scope of the Maersk Viking.