Deepwater
Private Equity , Deepwater , Trends
New King Of North Sea Takes On Total, BP
This year, Chrysaor, will, according to some estimates, be the biggest oil and gas producer in the North Sea, rivaling Total and BP.
Deepwater , Acquisitions & Divestitures
Chevron Buys 40% Stake In Three Mexico Deepwater Blocks From Shell
Chevron Corp. said on Oct. 4 it signed an agreement with a unit of Royal Dutch Shell to buy a 40% stake in three deepwater blocks in the Mexican Gulf that the Anglo-Dutch firm won in auctions under the nation's energy reform.
Deepwater
New Upstream Director Takes Up Challenge for Shell’s North Sea Assets
Wael Sawan took over the mantle of upstream director at Shell in July at a crucial time for the industry and the Dutch IOC. He talked with Hart Energy during the Offshore Europe conference.
Deepwater , Subsea , Seismic , Acquisitions & Divestitures
Talos Energy Enters GoM Deals With BP, Exxon Mobil
Talos Energy Inc. has entered into two separate agreements on Sept. 19 with BP Plc and Exxon Mobil Corp. related to new exploration opportunities in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GoM).
Reservoir Evaluation , Deepwater , Digital Oilfield
Schlumberger Introduces Intelligent Wireline Formation Testing Platform
The Ora platform brings unprecedented performance in dynamic reservoir characterization.
Deepwater , Logistics , Seismic , Acquisitions & Divestitures
TGS Adds Deepwater Node, Acquisitions To Accelerate Growth
TGS has achieved five milestones accelerating the company’s growth strategy, the company said on Sept. 16.
Deepwater , Legislation
House Passes Two Bills To Ban New Offshore Drilling
Neither are likely to gain much traction in the Senate.
Deepwater , Digital Oilfield
Chevron Fires Warning To Oil, Gas Independents
Speaking at Offshore Europe, John O’Brien, deepwater focus manager at Chevron, explained how a change in attitude and the adoption of digital technologies is allowing oil and gas majors to become nimbler and less averse to risk.
Deepwater , Technology , Subsea
A Hybrid Concept For Actuating Subsea Valves
A new concept combines electromechanics and electrohydraulics in a compact unit for deepsea applications.
Deepwater , Technology , Drilling , Risers
Extending Riser Life
A new process reduces costs and lost time associated with MODU drilling riser inspections through the use of life-cycle condition-based monitoring.