Field/project development
Since the start of the Ukraine war, Norway has replaced Russia as the top gas supplier to the EU and Britain by maximizing its pipeline capacity and LNG volumes through its interests in export facilities in Norway and the US, as well as regasification in Europe.
While discussions on the commercial terms for gas sales continue, the release of the jackup rig intended to drill production wells calls into question Shell’s plans for first gas in 2027.
As Egypt’s largest oil and gas investor, Eni is ramping up its 2026–2027 drilling campaign with new investments cross the Mediterranean offshore, Nile Delta, Western Desert, and offshore Sinai to strengthen the country’s role as a regional gas and LNG export hub.
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Stork, part of Fluor’s Diversified Services segment, was awarded a contract extension by Centrica Storage Ltd to continue providing fabric maintenance and associated services for the company’s UK onshore and offshore oil and gas assets.
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Lundin reports that the hookup and commissioning of installed facilities at the large North Sea field is progressing as planned. Phase 1 startup is still scheduled for November. -
Phase 1 production from the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico field is expected to reach 30,000 BOPD. The field contains an estimated 5 billion bbl of oil in place.
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Saudi Aramco awarded a contract* to McDermott International for engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) services in the Marjan and Zuluf fields, offshore Saudi Arabia.
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The Independent Project Analysis recently reached out to its clients to understand why digitalization tools are so burdensome for projects organizations to implement.
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Up to 55,000 BOE/D of output is expected from the ExxonMobil-operated Bajo del Choique-La Invernada block in the Argentine shale play, with a possible second phase producing up to 75,000 BOE/D.
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The field startup is Hurricane’s first step to actualizing its potentially considerable resources in the UK North Sea. Lancaster is expected to produce an average of 17,000 BOPD by the end of the year.
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SponsoredWell delivery scheduling is a complex and critical process, with substantial economic impact. It is often done manually using unsophisticated software tools. Actenum Upstream software overcomes the limitations of manual scheduling and is designed for operators and complex operations.
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Anadarko Petroleum selects JV companies to provide EPC for the onshore LNG development. Saipem scores the biggest contract in its history. Work will begin upon FID, expected this month.
