Exploration/discoveries
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.
Ultradeepwater prospects along the northern coast of Brazil could help offset decline in legacy basins, though permitting hurdles remain a wild card.
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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A total of 59 blocks were awarded to 13 companies. -
First well suffered mechanical issues, while the followup encountered noncommercial quantities of oil.
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The well is in the Orange Basin where Shell and TotalEnergies made significant oil finds on the Namibia side.
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New discoveries in the Meleiha concession add 8,500 BOE to production.
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Oil find will be tied into existing infrastructure for development.
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The three US lease auctions were the last planned under the current 5-year federal leasing plan.
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The Glaucus-2 well confirms the existence of a multi-TCF gas field.
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Satellite discovery will likely be tied back to one of the Troll platforms.
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Dry hole dampens spirits in Brazil’s Sergipe-Alagoas Basin.
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New FPS hosting production from a trio of deepwater fields.
