BP has sanctioned the US$9 billion Mad Dog Phase 2 project in the Gulf of Mexico, with first production set to start in late-2021. Illustration of Mad Dog 2, from BP. The UK supermajor’s…
India plans to invest US$20 billion in deepwater natural gas development in the next five to seven years, the country’s Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said this week, according to news reports. Image from India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Centrica plc entered a deal to sell its entire portfolio of gas assets in Trinidad and Tobago to Shell E&P for an initial cash consideration of US$30 million (£24 million). The assets consist of a 17.3% interest in the producing NCMA…
Hyperdynamics Corp. has signed drilling contract with Pacific Drilling for the Pacific Bora drillship for drilling offshore Guinea in Q2 2017. The Pacific Bora is currently located in West Africa, has just finished a contract for a major American exploration and production company…
2016 has been a year of challenges for the oil and gas industry. Audrey Leon surveys some of the year’s notable starts. Shell’s Stones project came online in September 2016, using the Gulf of Mexico’s second ever FPSO…
New products, more data and leaner ways of working can change the way the industry identifies, develops and produces reserves. AnTech’s Tim Mitchell outlines the role fiber optics have to play. AnTech’s hybrid wellhead outlet…
Despite oil’s instability over the last few years, the underwater vehicle market is set for modest growth as well as a breakthrough in resident vehicle technology. Emma Gordon reports. Subsea 7’s AIV…
Operators in mature basins are facing decisions about whether to invest in life extension projects or bite the decommissioning bullet. Elaine Maslin sets out the detail. Keeping platforms going…
In Europe, and in other regions, the guiding principle for the rules governing oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning have been a return to a clean seabed. These principles are being challenged. Elaine Maslin reports. Anadarko’s…
Jerry Lee examines Trendsetter Engineering’s Tether BOP system, which aims to curb fatigue and improve wellhead performance. Close-up of a pile top assembly. Images from Trendsetter Engineering…
Elaine Maslin surveys some of the firms creating new solutions for bonded thermoplastic composite pipes. Magma’s 2in jumper being put to the test at Oceaneering’s facility in Houston. Photo from Magma Global…
John Sheehan reports from French cables group Nexans’ technology round table, and finds how the firm is staying afloat during the downturn. Nexans’ Skagerrak installation vessel. Photo from Nexans…
The offshore lifting market for decommissioning has been relatively small so far, but it won’t stay that way. Elaine Maslin looks at some new concepts edging into the market. OOS’ Serooskerke. Image from OOS…
Elaine Maslin reports on the year’s top discoveries to date. The largest discoveries were smaller in 2016, but the average ranged between 396-524 MMboe. Atwood Oceanic’s Atwood Achiever drillship…
Seeking additional gains from subsea wells on a tight budget has paved the way for the implementation of a new technology to the market. Elaine Maslin reports. Helix’s Compensated Coiled Tubing Lift Frame in its operational position…
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