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New PDC bit design evacuates cuttings 200% faster
11 Apr 20181 min read

New PDC bit design evacuates cuttings 200% faster

Ulterra's SplitBlade™ design improves cuttings evacuation as much as 200% faster than conventional PDC bits.

Norwegian operators confident in new drilling technology
11 Apr 20182 min read

Norwegian operators confident in new drilling technology

Challenging conditions drives demand for new Churchill technology in Norwegian sector. Technology will be showcased SPE International one-day seminar, Bergen on 18 April 2018.

BP to develop second phase of Oman’s giant Khazzan gas field
10 Apr 20181 min read

BP to develop second phase of Oman’s giant Khazzan gas field

Ghazeer development to bring Khazzan production to an estimated 1.5 billion cubic ft per day of gas.

Lundin receives consent for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea
9 Apr 20181 min read

Lundin receives consent for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea

The Petroleum Safety Authority have given Lundin consent to drill appraisal well 7220/11-5 S in production licence 609 in the Barents Sea.

Aker BP has received consent for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea
9 Apr 20181 min read

Aker BP has received consent for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea

The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway have given Aker BP consent for exploration drilling of well 7221/12-1 in the Barents Sea.

FluidOil: Mexico joint venture supports VHTL commercialisation strategy
6 Apr 20182 min read

FluidOil: Mexico joint venture supports VHTL commercialisation strategy

The independent international heavy oil technology company has concluded an agreement to form a new Joint Venture in Mexico, to advance the commercialisation of its VHTL upgrading technology in the country.

Halliburton drill bit optimises cutter layout for increased durability and drilling speed
6 Apr 20182 min read

Halliburton drill bit optimises cutter layout for increased durability and drilling speed

The Stega™ drill bit has an efficient layout design that optimises the placement of back-up cutters to improve bit durability without decreasing drilling efficiency or rate of penetration (ROP).

Carnarvon brings rig on Phoenix South-3 location
5 Apr 20181 min read

Carnarvon brings rig on Phoenix South-3 location

Carnarvon Petroleum Limited has provided the following update on its near-term drilling programme as advised by the operator, Quadrant Energy.

Significant gas/condensate discoveries in Hades and Iris prospects, Norway
5 Apr 20183 min read

Significant gas/condensate discoveries in Hades and Iris prospects, Norway

Faroe Petroleum has announced significant discoveries in both the Hades and Iris prospects in licence PL 644 B (Faroe 20%), located in the Norwegian Sea.

KCA Deutag awarded contracts worth up to US$800 million with Statoil
5 Apr 20181 min read

KCA Deutag awarded contracts worth up to US$800 million with Statoil

The contract is for the provision of drilling operations, maintenance services and engineering support for the Oseberg and Kvitebjørn fields.

Siccar Point Energy announces sale of minority Interest in Greater Cambo Area Licences to Shell UK Limited
4 Apr 20181 min read

Siccar Point Energy announces sale of minority Interest in Greater Cambo Area Licences to Shell UK Limited

Siccar Point Energy announced that on 28 March 2018, a sale and purchase agreement was signed with Shell UK Limited under which Shell will acquire a 30% non-operated working interest in UKCS licences P1028 and P1189 and a 22.5% non-operated working interest in P1830.

Egdon Resources farms out further interest in in PEDL253, Biscathorpe, to Humber Oil & Gas
4 Apr 20181 min read

Egdon Resources farms out further interest in in PEDL253, Biscathorpe, to Humber Oil & Gas

Egdon Resources plc has signed a Farm-out Agreement in respect of a further 5% interest in PEDL253 with Humber Oil & Gas Limited (“Humber”, a private company) under the same terms as the farm-out previously announced on 5 and 20 March.

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