US upstream news
API endorses revisions to Well Control Rule
The industry body said that the revisions to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Well Control Rule promote safe offshore operations.
Weir Oil & Gas launches newly designed wellhead
The Unitized™ Lock-Ring wellhead features a standardised design for shale plays in the US that accommodates 95% of casing configurations in either 11 in. or 13-5/8 in. nominal sizes.
QMax Solutions receives employment award
QMax Solutions has been awarded a “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation” award.
Upwing Energy to present paper at SPE Gulf Coast Section Electric Submersible Pumps Symposium
The paper will describe a new protector-less technology that provides reliable operation for downhole artificial lift devices, such as Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs), without a motor protector.
Equinor completes transactions with Faroe on NCS assets
Equinor has strengthened its operated position in the Njord area as a result of the transactions.
Repsol and LLOG Exploration Offshore to accelerate US Gulf of Mexico deepwater projects
The agreement covers Keathley Canyon blocks 642, 643, 686, and 687 and provides for the drilling of a delineation well at Repsol’s Leon discovery.
Gastech 2019 conference schedule released
Gastech has announced its preliminary programme for the 2019 conference taking place at NRG Center in Houston, Texas, 17 – 19 September.
Oceaneering to 'digitally' transform Pacific Drilling's global fleet
The five-year agreement aims to provide Pacific’s customers with better reliability and improved throughput enabling streaming video and real-time data.
Logan Industries expands land rig equipment services into West Texas
The new service will cover Midland, Odessa and the surrounding 100-mile radius, enabling Logan to offer quicker onsite and on-call services to these remote regions.
Ocean Infinity appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Paul Helmore will oversee all aspects of the group’s commercial activities, ensuring that it fully realises the commercial potential of its three vessel fleet.