Exploration/discoveries
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…
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.
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The four blocks on offer could contain around 4 billion bbl of oil.
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The Norwegian Sea field is expected to come on stream in late 2025.
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Crude output from the country is now less than 15,000 B/D.
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The results of well testing at Zeus-1 are being combined with results of testing at two other discoveries to create a plan for the fast-track development of the offshore block.
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The French supermajor is looking to drill Lebanon's first successful exploration well by the end of next year.
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The deal awards the first concession in the Middle East for unconventional oil resources.
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The well is targeting middle and lower Jurassic-aged reservoirs.
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Baodao 21-1 is the first deepwater, deep-stratum large gas field in the South China Sea.
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At 50,000 ft, the well is about 800 ft longer than the previous record holder.
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The partners will explore Block 2K, an ultradeepwater block off Sabah.