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Sacgasco Limited: four gas zones confirmed in Dempsey Well
21 Aug 20172 min read

Sacgasco Limited: four gas zones confirmed in Dempsey Well

Wireline and mud logs have confirmed 4 zones of interpreted gas saturated sandstones at field production levels (depths from approximately 1000 metres (3300 ft) to 1560 m (5100 ft).

API: Expanding offshore energy opportunities will benefit American consumers
21 Aug 20172 min read

API: Expanding offshore energy opportunities will benefit American consumers

The API has urged the US administration to expand the next five-year offshore oil and natural gas leasing program to include areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, including the Atlantic, Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Arctic.

BP contracts KBR for FEED work
18 Aug 20172 min read

BP contracts KBR for FEED work

KBR Inc. has been awarded pre-front end engineering design and project support services contracts by BP.

GeoPark announces new oilfield discovery in Argentina
15 Aug 20173 min read

GeoPark announces new oilfield discovery in Argentina

The Rio Grande Oeste 1 exploration well was drilled and completed to a total depth of 5500 ft targeting the Grupo Neuquen formation, where 15 different potential reservoir sands were identified - at depths that range from 1800 - 5500 ft - with a potential net pay of 400 ft.

Zambia commissions first oil survey
14 Aug 20173 min read

Zambia commissions first oil survey

Early-stage natural resources exploration marks milestone in Zambia’s diversification agenda as the nation moves towards becoming a middle-income country by 2030.

Comet Ridge: Mahalo Block – Mira field operational update
10 Aug 20173 min read

Comet Ridge: Mahalo Block – Mira field operational update

Comet Ridge Limited has provided an update on the field work presently occurring in and around the Mira production pilot, in the northern central part of the Mahalo Block, approximately 240 km west of Gladstone in central Queensland.

ION expands 2D data library with new acquisition offshore Panama
9 Aug 20172 min read

ION expands 2D data library with new acquisition offshore Panama

This is the first seismic survey acquired there in approximately 30 years. PanamaSPAN™ is designed to provide the framework to evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of this unexplored area ahead of the anticipated inaugural license round.

Statoil: second small gas discovery in the Barents
8 Aug 20172 min read

Statoil: second small gas discovery in the Barents

Statoil and partners OMV and Petoro have made a small gas discovery in the Gemini North well, northeast of the Wisting discovery in the Barents Sea. The well also proved oil.

CGG Launches Gippsland ReGeneration reprocessing project in SE Australia
8 Aug 20171 min read

CGG Launches Gippsland ReGeneration reprocessing project in SE Australia

The project will offer the industry the highest-resolution 3D seismic data available in this extremely prospective area.

PETRONAS awarded another block in Mexico
3 Aug 20172 min read

PETRONAS awarded another block in Mexico

PETRONAS’ subsidiary PC Carigali Mexico Operations, S.A. de C.V., has been awarded shallow water Block 6 in the Gulf of Mexico’s Salina Basin.

ION announces new 3D multi-client reimaging programme offshore Brazil
3 Aug 20172 min read

ION announces new 3D multi-client reimaging programme offshore Brazil

ION Geophysical Corporation has announced a new 3D multi-client broadband reimaging programme offshore Brazil.

Eco Atlantic and Tullow Oil commence 2550 km2 3D seismic survey offshore Guyana
27 Jul 20172 min read

Eco Atlantic and Tullow Oil commence 2550 km2 3D seismic survey offshore Guyana

The survey is being conducted by Schlumberger Guyana Inc. using R/V GECO Eagle and two supporting vessels, and is expected to be completed within 50 days following which the results will be interpreted before an announcement is published.

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