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E&P Highlights: March 31, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, from a big CNOOC discovery in the South China Sea to Shell’s development offshore Brazil.

Woodside Awards SLB Drilling Contract for Project Offshore Mexico

SLB will deliver 18 ultra-deepwater wells for Woodside Energy’s Trion ultra-deepwater project starting in early 2026.

DNO ‘Hot Streak’ Continues with North Sea Discovery

DNO ASA has made 10 discoveries since 2021 in the Troll-Gjøa exploration and development area.

Exclusive: India’s Cairn to Deliver First Shale Well in Summer

India's Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Group, plans to deliver its first shale well using U.S. shale techniques honed by oilfield service companies, in June or July.

Shell Takes FID on Gato do Mato Project Offshore Brazil

Shell Plc will be the operator and 50% owner, with Ecopetrol holding 30% interest and TotalEnergies 20%.

Petrobras to Deploy Baker Hughes Completion Technology Offshore Brazil

Baker Hughes will be combining its completions technologies with conventional upper and lower completions solutions at Petrobras’ offshore developments.

E&P Highlights: March 17, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, from Shell’s divestment to refocus its Nigeria strategy to a new sustainability designation for Exxon Mobil’s first FPSO off Guyana.

E&P Highlights: March 10, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, from a new discovery by Equinor to several new technology announcements.

DNO to Buy Sval Energi for $450MM, Quadruple North Sea Output

Norwegian oil and gas producer DNO ASA will acquire Sval Energi Group AS’ shares from private equity firm HitecVision.

BW Energy Announces Oil Discovery Offshore Gabon

Initial data from BW Energy’s find offshore Gabon shows potential for a new development cluster, according to BW’s CEO.