Fossil Energy
Talos inks Gulf of Mexico exploration deals with BP, ExxonMobil
BP and Talos to spud West Puma well in October
Chevron eyes output boost at Gulf of Mexico field
Oil and gas major Chevron has sanctioned a waterflood project in the St. Malo field in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Kvaerner invests in more space to increase productivity
Kvaerner has bought more production and warehouse space, as well as office facilities as part of its strategy to “increase competitiveness and position the company for future growth.”
Maersk jack-up lands more Martin Linge work
Equinor has exercised two options of two months each for the Maersk Drilling-owned Maersk Intrepid jack-up rig to continue working at the Martin Linge field offshore Norway.
Lamprell: Still no firm order for ARO Drilling jack-up duo
UAE-based offshore oil rig builder Lamprell has yet to receive a firm order for the construction two jack-up rigs for which it signed a letter of intent in December 2018.
Rystad warns market to remain cautious about Saudi output recovery guidance
Following a drone attack on the world’s largest oil processing facility owned by state-run Saudi Aramco, Rystad Energy has warned the market not to get too excited about the oil giant’s promise to quickly return to pre-attack production levels.
Australia: Dorado-3 Baxter flow test beats expectations
Dorado-3 Baxter reservoir contains a condensate-rich gas capable of flowing at commercial rates with minimal impurities.
Australian regulator resumes review of Equinor’s Bight drilling plan
NOPSEMA has resumed its assessment of Equinor’s Great Australia Bight offshore drilling plans following the oil company’s submission of further information regarding the plan.
Green light for MOL to use Deepsea Bergen rig on North Sea well
MOL has received consent from the offshore safety body, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), for exploration drilling in the North Sea using the Deepsea Bergen drilling rig.
Chinese shipbuilder orders TMC compressors for newbuild pipelayer
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has placed an order with TMC Compressors for a complete marine compressed air system to a pipelay vessel under construction by the Chinese shipbuilder.
Woodside, Uniper in Scarborough gas deal
Australian oil and gas company Woodside Energy gas signed a heads of agreement with Uniper for the sale of LNG from, among others, Scarborough offshore gas field in W. Australia.
Oceaneering secures order for subsea umbilicals in India
Oceaneering has been awarded contracts by Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), to o supply subsea umbilical control systems for KG‑DWN 98/2 deepwater field development in the Bay of Bengal.
Wood selected for Martin Linge modifications job
Wood has been appointed to deliver brownfield modifications services to Equinor’s Martin Linge offshore installation offshore Norway.
Saudi oil giant expects quick recovery after drone attack
Saudi Aramco has said the company will return to full production capacity by the end of this month following a drone attack on the world’s largest oil processing facility last Saturday.