Exploration/discoveries
Ultradeepwater prospects along the northern coast of Brazil could help offset decline in legacy basins, though permitting hurdles remain a wild card.
This study applies Monte Carlo simulation and an XGBoost regression model to assess the influence of various formations, geologic provinces, tectonic-plate types, and boundary conditions on hydrogen concentrations.
Saipem has launched offshore operations in Suriname, while Repsol is expanding exploration efforts in Venezuela and partnering with MOL Group and TPAO in the Mediterranean. Petronas, Shell, and Murphy Oil reported new discoveries in Suriname, Namibia, and Côte d’Ivoire, respectively, as Occidental acquired a stake offshore Trinidad and Tobago and BP began gas producti…
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New well on the South Salinas project encounters commercial quantities of oil. -
The acreage comprises 10 leases covering approximately 25,430 contiguous acres.
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New well northwest of Cizre strikes 162 m of light oil pay.
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New probe extended past 5.3 miles deep in Tarim Basin.
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Life-extension project will double the facility’s life in hopes to double its output to date.
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The new well in offshore Bloc 9 is expected to wrap up by year-end.
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SMJ will get 50% nonoperating interest in the PSC.
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Plan granted contains permission for one appraisal well and up to six horizontal development wells.
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Norwegian oil company gets $220 million for 28% of the license.
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Italian company finds 200 million BOE with its Block 7 exploration well.
