Exploration/discoveries
TotalEnergies signed off for 30% operated stakes in the Lang Lebah and B14 gas fields offshore Sarawak on the sidelines of ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, while also highlighting methane-reduction partnerships in Angola, India, and Southeast Asia.
In Asia, Valeura Energy and PTTEP advanced a Gulf of Thailand gas project, while Murphy Oil and Seadrill moved forward with projects in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. In the Americas, Perenco, Petrobras, and Equinor advanced projects in Brazil, Canada, and elsewhere. Other developments included updates from Equinor, Serica Energy, BW Energy, and Sharjah National Oi…
Industry forecasts point to increasing upstream expenditure and production, even as geopolitical volatility and smaller discoveries challenge project economics.
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An independent consultant believes the find could hold 1.7 billion bbl of recoverable reserves. -
The previous wells in the program have exceeded type curve estimates.
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The sale had 307 valid high bids worth more than $190 million.
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The deepwater find will now be delineated to verify size.
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The new well results boost Baleine field volumes in place by 25%.
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The operator expects most of the field’s estimated 90 million BOE to be oil.
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The project comprises a pair of subsea wells tied back to the host spar.
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If successful, the production could be tied back to the nearby Gjoa platform.
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Target sands for the Beebei-Potaro well find water.
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Fast-track development options are currently under review for the discovery.
