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Vår Energi makes third oil discovery in a row in Goliat Area
27 Feb 20253 min read

Vår Energi makes third oil discovery in a row in Goliat Area

Vår Energi ASA has announced an oil discovery in the operated Zagato exploration well near the Goliat field in the Barents Sea, adding to recent exploration success in the area.

Halliburton and Sekal deliver automated on-bottom drilling system for Equinor in the North Sea
27 Feb 20252 min read

Halliburton and Sekal deliver automated on-bottom drilling system for Equinor in the North Sea

Halliburton and Sekal AS deployed the world’s first automated on-bottom drilling system with the integration of Halliburton’s LOGIX automation and remote operations, Sekal’s Drilltronics, and the rig automation control system.

System-wide thinking
26 Feb 20256 min read

System-wide thinking

Richard Toomes, Strategic Business Development Manager, and Matthew Offenbacher, VP Marketing and Technology, AES Drilling Fluids, argue that a holistic viewpoint of drilling fluids’ impact on the drilling process is required to drive efficiency.

Viking announces success in Saudi Arabia following completion of trial projects
25 Feb 20253 min read

Viking announces success in Saudi Arabia following completion of trial projects

Viking Completion Technology has announced a series of high-profile successes in Saudi Arabia, completing five trial projects within a 14-month period.

Valaris announces fleet rationalisation and issues fleet status report
19 Feb 20253 min read

Valaris announces fleet rationalisation and issues fleet status report

Valaris Ltd has announced several fleet rationalisation actions and issued a Fleet Status Report.

CNOOC Ltd announces production from Bozhong 26-6 oilfield development project
7 Feb 20252 min read

CNOOC Ltd announces production from Bozhong 26-6 oilfield development project

CNOOC Limited has announced that Bozhong 26-6 Oilfield Development Project (Phase I) has commenced production.

Baker Hughes announces trio of electrification technologies for onshore, offshore operations
4 Feb 20253 min read

Baker Hughes announces trio of electrification technologies for onshore, offshore operations

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company has announced three new electrification technologies that will provide enhanced reliability, increased efficiency and reduced emissions for onshore and offshore operations.

Halliburton announces offshore drilling contract with Petrobras
31 Jan 20252 min read

Halliburton announces offshore drilling contract with Petrobras

The contract scope includes drilling services for development and exploration wells over a three-year period.

Pipetech announces launch of Downhole Scale Remediation technology
31 Jan 20253 min read

Pipetech announces launch of Downhole Scale Remediation technology

Flow remediation specialist, Pipetech, has announced the launch of its Downhole Scale Remediation (DSR) technology. Supported by the Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) emissions reduction programme, this technology aims to redefine wellbore cleaning solutions while advancing sustainable practices.

Chevron achieves first oil at Future Growth Project in Kazakhstan
24 Jan 20252 min read

Chevron achieves first oil at Future Growth Project in Kazakhstan

Chevron Corporation has announced that its 50% owned affiliate Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) has started oil production at its Future Growth Project (FGP) located at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan.

Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd. announces production optimisation at Kunnar oilfield
23 Jan 20252 min read

Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd. announces production optimisation at Kunnar oilfield

The Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd. (OGDC) of Pakistan has announced enhancement of oil production Kunnar-12 and Kunnar-6 wells at the Kunnar oilfield, resulting in incremental production of 1160 bpd of oil.

Wood wins significant new maintenance contract with Esso Australia
20 Jan 20252 min read

Wood wins significant new maintenance contract with Esso Australia

John Wood Group PLC has been awarded a significant new contract to provide long-term maintenance solutions for onshore?and offshore assets in the Gippsland Basin, Victoria, operated by Esso Australia.

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