Upstream News

Global coverage of exploration and production, field development, shale, fracking and other upstream sector developments

	i-Tech 7 and Shell collaboration to accelerate digital transformation 18th February 2020 The initial agreement is for a period of five years from the fourth quarter of 2019.The agreement will help fast-track innovation and streamline the adoption of applied technologies in areas such as...
	RigNet signs long-term agreement with Northern Offshore 12th February 2020 Under this agreement, RigNet will provide several solutions including VSAT Managed Communications Services, CrewFlix Video on Demand, CrewHotspot internet, and Enhanced Cyber Services (ECS)....
	Chevron makes waves with Sea Swift offshore platform for Angola 11th February 2020 Destined for the Lifua-A field, the conductor supported platform (CSP) will be designed and installed in 60m of water. Sea Swift was chosen for its modular design to minimise build and implementation time...
	Future Oil & Gas confirms Advisory Board and 2020 agenda 10th February 2020 The conference and exhibition will bring together over 750 participants from the oil & gas industry, including operators, oil service companies, drilling and E&P companies; integrated solution...
	Cortez Subsea prepares to lay mechanically connected pipeline offshore Malaysia 10th February 2020 The Global 1201 vessel will also be mobilised to install the pipeline system for the Tembikai Non-Associated Gas (TNAG) Development by Vestigo Petroleum.The work is being jointly executed with Alam Maritim...
	Connected virtual reality system boosts safety on land-based oil platforms for SANAD 4th February 2020 The unique programme was created by virtual reality specialists at 3T Energy Group to provide an engaging way to refresh skills and improve safety for SANAD personnel working on land-based assets in Saudi...
	Final PSDM data and complementary JumpStart Geoscience Package for CGG’s Mozambique Multi-Client survey now available 4th February 2020 The final PSDM data identifies key stratigraphic intervals for a better understanding of the petroleum system and, in conjunction with the high-resolution gravity and magnetic data, brings new information...
	Equinor strengthens its presence in Argentina's Vaca Muerta 31st January 2020 The consideration for each partner for their 24.5% interest is USD 177.5 million.The block covers around 56,000 gross acres in the central area of the prolific Vaca Muerta play. The operator is YPF (...
	Equinor awarding contracts in Brazil 30th January 2020 Contractors have been selected for both the SURF (Subsea, Umbilical, Risers and Flowlines) and the FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) contracts.Subsea Integration Alliance, SIA formed by...
	Halliburton secures contracts for Ichthys project in Australia 30th January 2020 The well development campaign is due to start in March 2020 and will continue for an estimated 3-year term. The contracts awarded include directional drilling, logging while drilling, surface data logging,...