
TGS launches new seismic survey in Seram Basin
This project will cover over 1800 km of new 2D seismic data across the southeastern part of the basin, using a 12 km long offset streamer.
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This project will cover over 1800 km of new 2D seismic data across the southeastern part of the basin, using a 12 km long offset streamer.

The UK government’s announcement of further changes to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), a windfall tax aimed at oil and gas companies operating in the North Sea, could paralyse upstream investment for the duration of this parliament if implemented in the October budget according to new research by Wood Mackenzie.

bp has taken a final investment decision on the Kaskida project in the US Gulf of Mexico. This demonstrates bp’s long-term commitment to deliver secure, affordable and reliable energy.

After peaking in 2023, Lower 48 well costs are expected to decline 10% in 2024 and 1% in 2025, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie.

The project work scope covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the subsea pipelines (SURF) and production systems (SPS).

The company outlines its expectations for the UK and Norway’s oil and gas production and exploration in the year ahead.

Borr Drilling has announced new contract commitments for three of its premium jack-up rigs, the ‘Arabia I’, the ‘Gunnlod’ and the ‘Norve’.

Rystad Energy’s latest research shows global recoverable oil reserves held largely steady at around 1500 billion bbl, down some 52 billion bbl from the company’s 2023 analysis.

In cooperation with Cenpes, Petrobras’ research, development, and innovation centre, the partnership aims to improve the industry by bringing a next-generation downhole drilling system to fruition.

The new subsurface data includes ten narrow azimuth input 3D seismic surveys, processed by ION in 2022 using 3D pre-stack depth migration.

The contract will commence in November 2024 in direct continuation of Archer’s current contract for drilling operations and maintenance on Equinor’s Peregrino A & B platforms.

Global Market Analysis, Director Claudio Galimberti, Rystad Energy, provides an oil macro update after prices were seen to take a hit.