Exploration/discoveries
The Society’s archive of technical papers, maps, figures, and geological data sets will be integrated into the GIX platform, enabling geoscientists to query AI agents about exploration opportunities within specific geographic regions while combining historical research with public data, proprietary information, and advanced analytics.
This work introduces a novel predictive methodology combining historical metocean data with real-time riser analysis for shallow water dynamically positioned rig operations.
New agreements for exploration and production in Africa include activity in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia, offshore Angola, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. In the Gulf of Mexico, a memorandum of understanding for deepwater evaluation was signed between Woodside Energy and PEMEX and Viridien initiated its Walker Ridge Reimaging Extension. TotalEnergies provided a targe…
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New find will likely be tied into future Johan Castberg infrastructure. -
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.
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Up to 10 FPSOs could be needed to fully develop the discovered resource base in the area.
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Latest Canje Block test does not find commercial hydrocarbons.
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OBR 4 will include license opportunities in the country’s exclusive economic zone.
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South American country looks to revitalize its offshore oil industry by offering 32 new blocks for exploration
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Total number of applicants down for latest Barents Sea frontier licensing round.
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Independent producer’s 2021 exploration budget will remain flat at around $150 million.
