US upstream news
Tracerco awarded riser inspection contract in Gulf of Mexico
Tracerco will deploy Discovery, a subsea CT scanner designed for external scanning of pipelines, for an unnamed operator.
Parker Wellbore launches with plans for expansion into new markets
The company is aiming to expand into new markets, geographies, and sectors to provide advanced subsurface wellbore construction solutions.
BP starts production from Thunder Horse South expansion project
The Phase 2 project is expected to increase output at one of the largest fields in the Gulf of Mexico, with peak annual average gross production of 25 000 boe/d from the initial two well tieback.
Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions becomes GD Energy Products
Larry Kerr has been appointed CEO of GD Energy Products.
GlobalData: US Lower 48 production is set to exceed pre-pandemic levels
The biggest growth is expected to happen in the Permian Basin, where crude oil and condensate supply is projected to increase by almost 0.90 million bpd from 4.5 million bpd in 2021 to 5.4 million bpd by 2030.
Halliburton launches new cement system
The IsoBond cement system will be available globally by the end of 2021.
Auriga drillship chartered for operations in Gulf of Mexico
The total contract value for the firm portion of the drilling contract is expected to be US$94 million and commencement is expected in February 2022.
Chariot awards Halliburton well services contract
Halliburton will provide well services on Chariot's planned Anchois gas appraisal well offshore Morocco.
Shell to sell Permian business to ConocoPhillips
Shell’s Permian business includes ownership in approximately 225 000 net acres with current production of around 175 000 boe/d.
Shell's West Delta-143 A platform facilities offline for repairs until end of 2021
A comprehensive damage assessment of the West Delta-143 (WD-143) offshore facilities from Hurricane Ida has revealed significant structural damage.