From contracts to products, below is a compilation of the latest headlines in the E&P space.
Contracts and company news
Deepwater Asgard Extended for GoM Work
Transocean Ltd. said April 1 it has won a 365-day contract extension valued at $195 million for the Deepwater Asgard from an independent operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The program is expected to start in June 2024 in direct continuation of the rig’s current program, and includes additional services.
Halliburton Launches New Diverter
Halliburton Co. announced April 3 it has added the SuperFill II diverter to its SuperFill surge reduction equipment portfolio. The SuperFill II diverter redirects fluid flow to minimize frictional pressure loss through the length of the landing string and helps maximize casing running speed. The operating glass seat provides an open internal flow path with no restrictions once the diverter is closed.
Because its glass ball seat leaves no debris after activation, there are no ID restrictions that limit use with additional downhole tools, the service company said.
According to Matt Lang, Halliburton’s vice president for cementing, the SuperFill II diverter is compatible with the industry’s liner and subsurface release plug systems.
DeepOcean Snags Equinor Frame Agreement
Equinor has awarded DeepOcean a four-year frame agreement for marine services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, DeepOcean said on April 4. The deal, which has options for four more years, covers subsea intervention and repair contingency for subsea pipelines, structures and high voltage cables for both offshore oil and gas fields and renewables.
DeepOcean will manage the contract delivery out of its office in Haugesund, Norway, supported by the company’s international operations wherever required.
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SM Energy Targets Prolific Dean in New Northern Midland Play
2024-05-08 - KeyBanc Capital Markets reports SM Energy’s wells “measure up well to anything being drilled in the Midland Basin by anybody today.”
Vår Selling Norne Assets to DNO
2024-05-08 - 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.
Crescent Energy: Bigger Uinta Frac Now Making 60% More Boe
2024-05-08 - Crescent Energy also reported companywide growth in D&C speeds, while well costs have declined 10%.
SLB OneSubsea JV to Kickstart North Sea Development
2024-05-07 - SLB OneSubsea, a joint venture including SLB and Subsea7, have been awarded a contract by OKEA that will develop the Bestla Project offshore Norway.
Chevron, Total’s Anchor Up and (Almost) Running
2024-05-07 - 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.