US upstream news
CGG and Fairfield Geotechnologies sign cooperation agreement for Austin Chalk survey
The 578-square-mile wide-azimuth survey, known as Bayou Boeuf, is designed to image the Austin Chalk play and provide a better understanding of the formations in this area which have recently regained industry interest.
Rystad Energy: US oil output poised to set yet another record in 2019
Rystad Energy is raising its forecast for US crude output to 13.4 million bpd by December 2019.
W&T Offshore makes oil discovery in Gulf of Mexico
The discovery was made at Gladden Deep in Mississippi Canyon block 800.
Unique Group launches survey equipment calibration service
A fully equipped laboratory in Houston, Texas, will provide calibration services for pressure, temperature, conductivity and sound velocity sensors.
Cudd Energy Services appoints Director of Well Intervention and Integrity
Gene Sweeney returns to Cudd after leading BP’s global well control team for the past seven years.
Rystad Energy: US Gulf of Mexico production on course for record year
Rystad Energy forecasts that 2019 production will average 1.95 million bpd, with some months potentially touching the 2 million bpd ceiling.
OPITO appoints VP for Americas to support oil and gas safety and skills
Brandon Grosvenor, who will be based at the organisation’s office in Houston, will seek to increase engagement and extend the training network through regular forums.
'9 in 10 US shale oil companies burning cash' - Rystad Energy
Tremendous overspend by US shale firms continues to persist, says the energy research and consultancy.
Fairfield Geotechnologies makes executive leadership changes
Chris Sugahara is to succeed Charles (Chuck) Davison as CEO of the company.
Exterran secures produced water contract in the Permian
The contract follows a successful three-month pilot in late 2018, where Exterran met or exceeded oil-in-water, suspended solids and iron outlet performance levels.