Anna
Kachkova
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Exxon Mobil Makes FID on Largest Offshore Guyana Project Yet
Yellowtail—Exxon Mobil’s fourth, and largest, project in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana—is expected to add a capacity of about 250,000 bbl/d of oil.
Shell Adds Deepwater Production in the Gulf of Mexico with PowerNap
Shell Offshore began production at PowerNap, a tieback to the Olympus production hub in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, anticipating production of 20,000 boe/d.
No Hydrocarbons Found in Key Exxon Mobil Prospect Offshore Brazil, Partner Says
The claim comes a week after Houston-based Murphy Oil said Exxon Mobil’s Cutthroat prospect in the Sergipe-Alagoas Basin offshore Brazil could have as much as 1 billion barrels of oil and gas.
New Exxon-led Oil Prospect Offshore Brazil Could Hold up to 1 Billion Barrels
Exxon Mobil kicked off drilling activity on the so-called Cutthroat-1 prospect offshore of Brazil on Feb. 20 and should conclude in the coming weeks, Murphy Oil CEO Roger Jenkins said in a presentation to investors.
Use of Historical Data to Drive Present Drilling Rig Performance
Data intelligence is key to supporting energy transition goals. A reporting and intelligence sharing rig inspection tool is just one example of how smart data can be utilized to enhance inspections and understand trends, so issues can be effectively predicted before they occur.
Minimizing Equipment Downtime with In-situ Seal Welding Technology
A seal welding technology has resulted in no requirement for an FPSO to return to port, and repairs can be carried out offshore to allow continued production and minimize costly equipment downtime.
Exxon Mobil, Hess Raise Guyana Oil Outlook with New Production Vessel
Production at the Liza Unity FPSO vessel is expected to reach 220,000 bbl/d of oil later this year, Exxon Mobil said. The first production unit, Liza Destiny, is pumping 120,000 bbl/d.
TotalEnergies Withdraws from US Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Project
TotalEnergies held a 60% interest in North Platte deepwater project and served as the project’s operator. Norway-based Equinor owned the remaining 40% interest.
API Appeals Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale Ruling
“Today we’re taking action to preserve American energy leadership and ensure that development in the Gulf of Mexico can continue to play a critical role in meeting the nation’s energy needs, while generating billions in revenue for critical conservation programs,” API's Frank Macchiarola said.
Shenandoah to Help Push Deepwater Boundaries
The future is positive for HP/HT developments, rigs and the 20k market, according to Beacon Offshore Energy and Transocean.