Upstream News

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	PD&MS announces EPC Modifications contract extension with Shell UK 11th February 2019 The extension follows a successful track record of delivery for Shell UK during an initial three-year contract term, which included execution of minor modifications scopes, as well as larger and more...
	BP starts up second stage of West Nile Delta project 11th February 2019 BP today announced first gas production from the second stage of its West Nile Delta development offshore Egypt.The project, which produces gas from the Giza and Fayoum fields, was developed as a...
	Subsea Expo attracts record attendance numbers 8th February 2019 Organised by industry body, Subsea UK, the event welcomed delegates from all corners of the world, including the US, Brazil, Azerbaijan, Iran, Mexico, China, Japan and Africa.Scottish energy minister, ...
	Total makes significant offshore gas discovery in South Africa 7th February 2019 The Brulpadda well encountered 57 meters of net gas condensate pay in Lower Cretaceous reservoirs. Following the success of the main objective, the well was deepened to a final depth of 3,633 meters and has...
	Subsea UK award winners announced 7th February 2019 The awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals in the UK subsea industry during Subsea Expo – Europe’s largest subsea focused exhibition and conference.The gala dinner,...
	Smoother sailing ahead for upstream supply chain players 6th February 2019 The global offshore upstream supply chain saw signs of recovery in 2018, and this looks set to continue in 2019, according to global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie. As project FIDs increase,...
	Industry experts unite to unlock full potential of the UKCS 31st January 2019 Unlocking the full potential of the North Sea will be on the top of the agenda at Subsea Expo – the industry’s annual flagship conference and exhibition.The “Revitalising the UKCS”...
	Rovco and Global Marine Group enter invested partnership 30th January 2019 GMG, made up of three business units - Global Offshore, CWind and Global Marine - has secured a 13.8% share in the Bristol and Aberdeen based remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and hydrographic services...
	CNOOC Limited Announced a New Discovery in UK North Sea 29th January 2019 CNOOC Limited Announced a New Discovery in UK North SeaCNOOC Limited (the “Company”, SEHK: 00883, NYSE: CEO, TSX: CNU) announced a new discovery on the Glengorm prospect, located in offshore UK...
	Ashtead Technology strikes strategic partnership with 4Subsea 23rd January 2019 Under the deal, Ashtead will further enhance its inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) services by adding 4Subsea’s sensors to its portfolio and gaining access to 4Subsea’s domain experts...