US upstream news
Mt. Providence subsea well online
The well began producing on 10 July, approximately 60 days ahead of schedule.
US Energy dominance continues with surge in drilled natural gas wells
API has released its quarterly well completion report for the second quarter of 2018 showing a 265% increase in estimated exploratory gas well completions as compared to the second quarter of 2017.
BP to increase share in UK’s giant Clair field and sell interest in Alaska’s Kuparuk field
BP has announced that it has entered into agreements with ConocoPhillips that will significantly increase its holding in the Clair field, a core asset of BP’s North Sea business in the UK, while also selling its non-operating interest in the Kuparuk and satellite oilfields in Alaska.
Gardner Denver expands presence to Oklahoma with New Oklahoma City Facility
Gardner Denver Petroleum & Industrial Pumps, the only total solutions provider to the drilling, well servicing and frac pumps market, has announced the opening of Gardner Denver Oklahoma City.
Global maritime appoints US country manager
Global Maritime, a leading marine, offshore and engineering consultancy, has appointed Eric Frank to oversee its’ United States operations based out of Houston.
UK Oil & Gas Investments applies for Broadford Bridge-1/1z planning consent extension
UK Oil & Gas Investments PLC announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kimmeridge Oil & Gas Limited (KOGL), has applied to West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to extend the Broadford Bridge-1/1z (BB-1/1z) planning permission for a further 18 months to 31 March 2020. BB-1/1z is located in the 300 km² PEDL234 licence, in which the Company has a 100% interest via its ownership of KOGL.
Bureau Veritas makes senior appointments to Europe and North America teams
Bureau Veritas has strengthened its offering to marine and offshore clients with new promotions and appointments.
CORTEC recognised for excellence in manufacturing
The company has received a Louisiana Lantern Award from Louisiana Economic Development.
Vulcan Industrial announces expansion of Permian Basin Service Centre
Vulcan Industrial (Vulcan) has announced the expansion of their Permian Basin Service Centre for pressure pumping products. Based in Midland, Texas, the service centre will offer comprehensive service and support to their hydraulic fracturing pump fluid end and pump expendable parts product lines.
CGG adds two New Surveys to Anadarko Basin Coverage
CGG has completed acquisition of its Chickasha 3D survey in Grady and Caddo Counties, Oklahoma. CGG has also purchased the rights to the Ft. Reno 3D survey in Canadian County, adding to its continuously growing data library.