Peak Well Systems announced that it has extended its range of ISO 14310:2008 V3 validation grade SIMPLUS plugs with the addition of a 7in retrievable bridge plug to cover 23# - 26# tube casing. Testing of the new product was completed at Peak’s testing facilities in Perth…
In this video, Peak Well Systems shows its SIM and SIMPLUS Systems that can be fitted with straddle tubes between an upper and lower packer to provide isolation across the straddled zone. The SIM System enables operators to deploy flow control devices…
UK supermajor Shell awarded OneSubsea a contract to supply subsea services for the Stones ultra deepwater development project in the Gulf of Mexico. An artist's impression of the Stones FPSO. From SBM Offshore…
Peak Well Systems, a specialist in the design and development of advanced downhole tools for well intervention, has announced the launch of the FlexiDrift – an adjustable tool to confirm the minimum diameter specification of well bore tubing with the ability to cover a range of tubing sizes…
Drilling has started on the Aje 5 production well in Aje field offshore Nigeria, paving the way for first oil on the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel development. The three-phase development, starting with two production wells…
CNOOC began production at its Bozhong 28/34 oilfields offshore China. The Bozhong 28/34 oilfields are located in Bohai Bay with an average water depth of approximately 22m. The project consists of three sub-projects, namely Bozhong 28-2S oilfields comprehensive adjustment project…
Renco Elang Energy's (REE) South Block A production sharing contract (PSC) in north Sumatra, Indonesia was granted at 19-month exploration extension from the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. According to Peak Oil & Gas…
The Kenli 10-1 field offshore China is now online, according to China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC). Image from CNOOC. Production at the field located in Bohai Bay began on 23 April at an average water depth of 17m…
Louisiana-based LLOG Exploration Co. began production from the Delta House floating production system (FPS) in the Gulf of Mexico. Delta House. From LLOG. Delta House is located in Mississippi Canyon 254…
Advanced downhole tool for well intervention designer and manufacturer Peak Well Systems has completed a new gas pressure testing facility in Aberdeen (UK) as part of its research and development commitment to provide oil and gas operators with advanced and reliable plug systems…
CNOOC began production at its 100% owned and operated Jinzhou 9-3, offshore China. Image from CNOOC. The Jinzhou 9-3 oilfield is located in the North Liaodong Bay in Bohai in 6.5-10…
Peak Well Systems (Peak) commissioned two new ISO test facilities in Perth (Western Australia) and Aberdeen (UK). The new facilities provide a controlled environment in which to test downhole plug systems under extreme conditions for prolonged periods of time…
CNOOC Ltd. began production at its Panyu 34-1/35-1/35-2 project in the South China Sea. Image from CNOOC. Panyu 34-1/35-1/35-2 is located in the Pearl River Mouth basin in a water depth range of 195-338m…
Shell began its first deepwater development in Malaysia with the Gumusut-Kakap floating platform. Shell's Gumusut-Kakap. From Shell. The Gumusut-Kakap field is off the coast of Malaysia…
Denmark is the European Union’s (EU) only net exporter of oil. The Nordic state’s oil exports totalled approximately 13.7MMboe in 2013. This is in stark contrast to the EU’s only other significant oil producer, the UK, which became a…