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Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Exploration & Production, Deepwater, Conventional, Drilling, Completions, Subsea
Petrobras' Pioneering Tech Powers Decades-long, 2.9 Bboe Production
From discovery to revitalization, the deepwater Marlim Field offshore Brazil has driven development of technology while delivering more than 2.9 Bboe.
Exxon Appoints Maria Jelescu Dreyfus to Board
Dreyfus is CEO and founder of Ardinall Investment Management, a sustainable investment firm, and currently serves on the board of Cadiz Inc. and Canada-based pension fund CDPQ.
Equinor Acquires Stake in Standard Lithium Smackover Projects
Equinor’s transaction, completed effective May 7, includes interests in Standard Lithium’s flagship South West Arkansas Project and East Texas properties.
Ørsted Exec: Offshore Wind Picking Up Speed, Despite Challenges
The offshore wind sector is regaining momentum in the U.S., with 250 turbines coming in the next three years compared to seven a year ago, said Troy Patton, head of program execution for Ørsted Americas.
E&P BW Energy Undergoes ‘Technical’ Ownership Restructuring
The restructuring will not involve any change to the ultimate control of BW Energy as the shares currently held by BW Group will be sold to BW Energy Holdings.
Vår Selling Norne Assets to DNO
In exchange for Vår’s producing assets in the Norwegian Sea, DNO is paying $51 million and transferring to Vår its 22.6% interest in the Ringhorne East unit in the North Sea.
Hess Midstream Subsidiary Plans Private Offering of Senior Notes
The proposed issuance is not expected to have a meaningful impact on Hess Midstream’s leverage and credit profile, according to Fitch Ratings.
Evolution Petroleum Sees Production Uplift from SCOOP/STACK Deals
Evolution Petroleum said the company added 300 gross undeveloped locations and more than a dozen DUCs.
Renewable Energy Producers Prep for More Demand from Big Tech
Dominion Energy expects to connect 15 more data centers this year.
SLB OneSubsea JV to Kickstart North Sea Development
SLB OneSubsea, a joint venture including SLB and Subsea7, have been awarded a contract by OKEA that will develop the Bestla Project offshore Norway.
Permian Resources Adds More Delaware Basin Acreage
Permian Resources also reported its integration of Earthstone Energy’s assets is ahead of schedule and raised expected annual synergies from the deal.
APA Corp. Latest E&P to Bow to Weak NatGas Prices, Curtail Volumes
APA Corp. plans to curtail gas and NGL production in the U.S. owing to weak Waha prices but remains confident it can deliver in the Permian Basin, CEO John Christmann said during a quarterly webcast with analysts.
High Pressure, Temps, No Problem: BP Dives Deeper in GoM
BP is preparing for a 2024 FID on Kaskida and 2025 FID on Tiber projects in the Gulf of Mexico, a BP executive said during an OTC keynote.
Crescent Point Divests Non-core Saskatchewan Assets to Saturn Oil & Gas
Crescent Point Energy is divesting non-core assets to boost its portfolio for long-term sustainability and repay debt.
Wood Mackenzie Appoints Jason Liu as CEO
Liu replaces former CEO Mark Brinin, who is departing to pursue other opportunities, Wood Mackenzie said.
Deepwater, Field Development, Discoveries, Exploration & Production, Crude Oil, Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
Chevron, Total’s Anchor Up and (Almost) Running
During the Offshore Technology Conference 2024, project managers for Chevron’s Anchor Deepwater Project discussed the progress the project has made on its journey to reach first oil by mid-2024.
TGS Starts Up Multiclient Wind, Metaocean North Sea Campaign
TGS is utilizing two laser imaging and ranging buoys to receive detailed wind measurements and metaocean data, with the goal of supporting decision-making in wind lease rounds in the German Bright.
Electric Hype vs. Hydraulic Reality: Advantages of Traditional Systems
Castrol's new fluid prevents gas hydrates in deepwater control systems.
Marketed: Mississippian Play Opportunity in Grady County, Oklahoma
An undisclosed seller has retained EnergyNet for the sale of a Mississippian play opportunity in the Bennet 0607-22-27-1MXH in Grady County, Oklahoma.
Marketed: DLH Capital 14 Well Package in SCOOP/STACK
DLH Capital LLC has retained EnergyNet for the sale of a 14 well package SCOOP/STACK opportunity in Blaine, Caddo, Canadian and Grady counties, Oklahoma.
OTC: Will More Electrical Demand Bring Energy Debate Back to Reality?
Energy experts, including Scott Tinker, touted the importance of discussing the environmental and economic impacts of moving energy forward at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference.
E&P Highlights: May 6, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including technology milestones and new contract awards.
Dara Energy Acquires Assets in Three States from Vinland
Dara Energy closed an acquisition of low decline oil and gas assets in Kentucky, Tennesee and Texas from Vinland Energy.
IBAT, US Mag Partner to Advance Modular Direct Lithium Extraction Plant
Full commissioning and startup of the commercial modular direct lithium extraction plant being developed by US Magnesium and International Battery Metals is expected within three months, the companies said May 6.
Utility, Clean Energy Company Allete to Go Private in $6.2B Deal
The Minnesota-based utility said on May 6 it agreed to be acquired by a partnership led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners.
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Natural Gas liquids (NGL), Crude Oil, Emissions, Service & Supply
OTC: SLB Exec Says Goal is to Expand Production, Lower Emissions
Despite rapidly expanding global renewables capacity, oil and gas products will still supply around half of global energy demand by 2040, an SLB executive said during the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference.
IOG Resources Acquires Interests from Civitas
IOG Resources acquired interests in the Denver-Julesburg Basin from Civitas Resources.
What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (May 6, 2024)
Stratas Advisors forecast that oil demand for 2024 will increase by 1.41 MMbbl/d in comparison to 2023 and that oil demand will increase by 810,000 bbl/d in comparison to 2Q23.
TC Energy Preparing for Natural Gas Demand Surge
TC Energy executives expect data centers in Wisconsin and Virginia to drive as much as 8 Bcf/d of natural gas demand for power generation.
Tallgrass Declares Open Season for CO2 Transport Pipeline
Tallgrass Energy’s Trailblazer project, originally a natural gas pipeline, would move greenhouse gas from Nebraska and Colorado and store it in geological formations in Wyoming.