Exploration/discoveries
Geophysicist Markos Sourial discusses advances in seismic imaging, the challenges of modern data processing, and what they mean for the next wave of subsurface professionals.
Supermajor aims to start appraisal activities in 2027 and is evaluating development possibilities for the deepwater find offshore Brazil, which is the company’s largest discovery in 25 years.
Updates about global exploration and production activities and developments.
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New well on the field is slated to begin drilling in late 2021. -
Venture targeting analogous sands to adjacent Suriname discoveries.
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Drillship will be used on the third phase of BC-10 activity.
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Discovery near field’s northern reaches will be fast-tracked for production.
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Three wells planned, including a Hibiscus Extension well.
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Infrastructure-led exploration program leads to significant find.
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New find will likely be tied into future Johan Castberg infrastructure.
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African oil and gas is increasingly becoming an investment magnet as new discoveries position the continent as a guarantor of energy security to emerging Asian nations and as Africa itself seeks to enter the 21st century.
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Standalone or subsea development options remain in play.
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The development scheme may include possible tie-in to the nearby Solveig field.
