Exploration/discoveries
The Granat prospect on the Norwegian Continental Shelf may be developed with a subsea tieback to existing infrastructure.
Phase 1 of the lease agreements calls for 2D and 3D seismic over the blocks.
Eni reports its latest deepwater exploration well offshore Côte d'Ivoire found gas and condensate in high-quality Cenomanian sands in the Calao channel complex.
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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.
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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.