Shell Taps TechnipFMC for 20K System for Sparta

The deepwater greenfield project in the Gulf of Mexico targets reserves in the high-pressure Paleogene reservoir.

Transocean Releases Fleet Status Report

Transocean’s total backlog for its fleet is approximately $9 billion.

BP: Gimi FLNG Vessel Arrival Marks GTA Project Milestone

The BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project on the Mauritania and Senegal maritime border is expected to produce 2.3 million tonnes per annum during  it’s initial phase.

Woodside’s GoM Trion Project Wins Social Impact Assessment Approval

Woodside Energy’s Trion is expected to start production in the Mexican sector of the Gulf of Mexico in 2028, and Woodside said the impact assessment will help the operator engage with local communities during the construction phase.

TotalEnergies Starts Production at Akpo West Offshore Nigeria

Subsea tieback expected to add 14,000 bbl/d of condensate by mid-year, and up to 4 MMcm/d of gas by 2028.

Tech Trends: SLB's Autonomous Tech Used for Drilling Operations

SLB says autonomous drilling operations increased ROP at a deepwater field offshore Brazil by 60% over the course of a five-well program.

Second Light Oil Discovery in Mopane-1X Well

Galp Energia's Avo-2 target in the Mopane-1X well offshore Namibia delivers second significant column of light oil.

CNOOC Sets Increased 2024-2026 Production Targets

CNOOC Ltd. plans on $17.5B capex in 2024, with 63% of that dedicated to project development.

Trendsetter Completes Two Deepwater Well Stimulation Campaigns

Trendsetter Engineering's campaigns resulted in the “successful” acid treatments of a combined six wells using their subsea tree injection manifold.

E&P Highlights: Jan. 22, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including FIDs for the Victory and Winterfell fields and new technology updates.