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bp progresses plans for the significant Bumerangue discovery, offshore Brazil
30 Oct 20252 min read

bp progresses plans for the significant Bumerangue discovery, offshore Brazil

bp has provided an update following its significant hydrocarbon discovery at the Bumerangue block, located in the pre-salt Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.

Viridien announces new geologic study to evaluate prospectivity of frontier Langkasuka basin offshore Malaysia
21 Oct 20251 min read

Viridien announces new geologic study to evaluate prospectivity of frontier Langkasuka basin offshore Malaysia

The insights generated will provide explorers with a competitive advantage by better informing their licensing and investment decisions.

Nicola Mavilla is appointed Senior Vice-President Exploration of TotalEnergies
6 Oct 20251 min read

Nicola Mavilla is appointed Senior Vice-President Exploration of TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies announces the appointment of Nicola Mavilla as Senior Vice President Exploration of the Company, with effect from 1st November 2025. Nicola Mavilla is replacing Kevin McLachlan, who held this position since 2015.

TAY OIL Services and Polaris commission a pioneering onshore seismic survey for AGOCO in Libya
2 Oct 20253 min read

TAY OIL Services and Polaris commission a pioneering onshore seismic survey for AGOCO in Libya

Contract is for an onshore oil and gas exploration survey in Concession 57 in Libya.

bp approves Tiber-Guadalupe project in the Gulf of Mexico
30 Sept 20253 min read

bp approves Tiber-Guadalupe project in the Gulf of Mexico

One of the 8 - 10 major projects expected to start up globally between 2028-2030.

Sercel supplies new high-performance land seismic acquisition and source solutions to major North African geophysical contractor
19 Sept 20252 min read

Sercel supplies new high-performance land seismic acquisition and source solutions to major North African geophysical contractor

Sercel supplied 75 000 digital sensors and 24 super-heavy vibrator trucks to support major seismic survey operations in North Africa.

Pantheon Resources releases operational update for the Dubhe-1 well
19 Sept 20252 min read

Pantheon Resources releases operational update for the Dubhe-1 well

Pantheon Resources plc, the oil and gas company developing the Kodiak and Ahpun projects near pipeline and transportation infrastructure on Alaska's North Slope, announces the timing of the hydraulic fracture stimulation and associated well testing for the Dubhe-1 well.

TotalEnergies is awarded four offshore exploration permits
19 Sept 20251 min read

TotalEnergies is awarded four offshore exploration permits

TotalEnergies has signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) for the LB-6, LB-11, LB-17 and LB-29 Exploration blocks offshore Liberia, which were awarded following the 2024 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round organized by the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Agency.

Viridien and TGS complete acquisition of Laconia Phase III ultra-long offset OBN survey in the Gulf of Mexico
19 Sept 20252 min read

Viridien and TGS complete acquisition of Laconia Phase III ultra-long offset OBN survey in the Gulf of Mexico

This latest phase spans 151 OCS blocks and expands ultra-long offset low-frequency OBN coverage of the Paleogene trend to provide improved seismic data and subsurface imaging over this geologically complex area.

Petrobras announces participation in exploratory block in São Tomé and Príncipe
15 Sept 20251 min read

Petrobras announces participation in exploratory block in São Tomé and Príncipe

This transaction strengthens Petrobras’ exploratory activities on the African continent, with the purpose of portfolio diversification, and is aligned with the company’s long-term strategy, aiming to replenish oil and gas reserves through exploration of new frontiers and partnership operations.

Egypt secures new oil and gas exploration contracts worth $340 million
2 Sept 20252 min read

Egypt secures new oil and gas exploration contracts worth $340 million

Egypt has entered into four oil and gas exploration agreements with international companies valued at more than $340 million (E£16.52 billion), aiming to bolster domestic production in the face of growing energy demand.

TotalEnergies awarded two offshore exploration permits in Nigeria
2 Sept 20251 min read

TotalEnergies awarded two offshore exploration permits in Nigeria

The permits were awarded following the 2024 Exploration Round organised by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.

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