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December 01, 2023
Tommeliten A is a development with two subsea templates in the North Sea tied back to the Ekofisk Complex. The total resource potential is estimated in the range of 120-180 MMboe, mainly comprising of natural gas (approx. 70%) and condensate (approx. 30%).
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December 01, 2023
This achievement was the result of an intensified exploration program pursued in the last few years, which saw the drilling of 25 wells, the highest number of exploration wells drilled in a single year since 2015.
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November 30, 2023
As part of a strategic review, Waldorf has “spoken to most of the independents in the UK about how we can get a better risk-adjusted return on our business,” he said during an investor update Thursday.
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November 2023
No longer a by-product
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November 2023
Will $100+ oil kill exploration…again?
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November 2023
This article presents mechanical and sour corrosion test results for X80 seamless pipes and girth welds. Four-point bend tests were carried out on parent pipes and weld joints, using samples taken at the ID surface to assess the material’s sulfide stress cracking resistance. Results highlight the possibility of using X80 heavy-walled seamless pipes for risers in a mild sour environment, using cost-effective welding.
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November 29, 2023
The first contract is for the proposed Whiptail oil field development located in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana. The second contract is for the Raia project, the development of a pre-salt gas and condensate field in the Campos basin.
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November 29, 2023
Since production started in 2008, the Agbami field has produced more than 1 Bbbl of oil, creating value for the partners and the Nigerian society.
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November 29, 2023
DNV has issued a Statement of Qualified Technology for Strohm’s 6-inch EGF-PE pipe, as per the DNV-ST-F119 standard, for its use as a flowline or jumper in deep waters. It is the first time the verification body has granted an accreditation of this kind.
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November 2023
As the upstream industry continues to address the energy trilemma of secure, affordable and sustainable energy, Saipem is setting the bar on innovative solutions, to improve the efficiency of subsea field development.
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November 28, 2023
The Manatee natural gas project scope is for the design, procurement, fabrication, transportation, installation, and commissioning of a wellhead platform, offshore and onshore gas pipelines.
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November 27, 2023
ABL’s local entity supports Indonesia’s energy and maritime markets, with a wide range of consultancy services, including rig moving consultancy, transportation and installation (T&I) marine warranty survey, naval architecture and marine engineering, hull & machinery and P&I consultancy and survey services.
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November 2023
The main scope of this article describes how the possible and secure production method of large quantities of fresh/potable water from subsea bottom springs can be achieved by separating this meteoric (in origin) ground water from the saline seawater.
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November 27, 2023
The Mopane exploration well, which has been spud, is the first of two wells which are scheduled to be drilled by the semi-submersible rig Hercules under a contract that provides for two wells and optional testing.
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November 27, 2023
Suncor Energy announced that the Terra Nova Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel has safely restarted following the completion of the Terra Nova Asset Life Extension project. Production is expected to ramp up over the coming months.
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November 26, 2023
While bp sought to export the gas from the Yakaar-Teranga natural gas field, Senegal wanted it for domestic use to fire power plants, Minister of Oil and Energy Antoine Félix Diome said in parliament on Saturday.
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November 2023
When offshore structures and vessels reach the end of their productive lives, they must be decommissioned and dismantled, recycled or disposed of safely. These complex, highly engineered assets are built to withstand harsh environments and are often contaminated with hydrocarbons and other hazardous materials from years of operation.
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November 2023
On the North Sea Yggdrasil development, service providers are collaborating to develop three platforms that will operate remotely from an integrated onshore operations center. The project draws on experience gained from the Ivar Aasen venture, marking a significant step forward in the pursuit to increase offshore efficiency and sustainability.
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November 23, 2023
Oil production from Baleine stands at 20,000 bpd, far exceeding the initial anticipated 12,000 bpd. The project is set to reach its plateau of 50,000 bopd by the end of 2024.
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November 23, 2023
The companies won’t restart pumping until the source of the leak is secured and appropriate repairs have been made, the Coast Guard said in a statement.
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November 22, 2023
(WO) — BW Energy has finalized the acquisition of the FPSO Cidade de Vitoria from Saipem S.p.A. The FPSO, currently yielding approximately 10,000 barrels per day from the Golfinho field offshore Brazil, is under the operational umbrella of BW Energy's local operating organization.
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