Field/project development
The Absheron gas field expansion will supply additional natural gas to Azerbaijan’s domestic market and support its export commitments to Turkey, allowing Baku to stay focused on meeting its gas export obligations to Europe.
With $9.6 billion in assets in the market, the focus is shifting from who is exiting Southeast Asia to who is positioning for entry through acquisition, according to Rystad Energy.
Shell has reached FID on LNG Canada Phase 2, a major expansion that will double the Kitimat facility’s LNG export capacity to 28 mtpa and strengthen long-term supply to growing Asian markets.
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The $18.4 billion in project financing pledged to Rio Grande LNG represents the largest greenfield energy project financing commitment in US history. -
McDermott’s latest EPCI contract on Qatar’s North Field expansion focuses on subsea cabling and offshore/onshore pipelines to be fabricated locally.
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By initially ring-fencing Absheron’s gas for the domestic market, Azerbaijan will be able to export more of its overall gas production to Europe from across other projects.
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The contract awarded by MODEC is for the supply of gas technology equipment for installation on the project’s FPSO.
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The authors of this paper describe a solution using machine-learning techniques to predict sandstone distribution and, to some extent, automate the process of optimizing well placement.
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The drilling of the Berling field will begin in the third quarter of 2026, with gas and condensate production expected in 2028.
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The offering includes automatic evaluation of project economics and enhances collaboration to cut the time required for field development planning by up to 50%, according to the companies.
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The transaction is part of a broader strategy by Eni to reduce its oil portfolio in favor of natural gas.
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The deal is expected to support the liquefied natural gas exporter’s Sabine Pass liquefaction expansion project.
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The contractor will see the delivery of its first subsea production systems to Azule Energy.
