Norwegian oil and gas firm makes progress in its output in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Exploration
Total starts up deep offshore Kaombo in Angola
French supermajor gets floating production storage and offloading unit on stream with 115,000 bpd the initial target.
BP acquires unconventional assets from BHP in $10.5bn deal
Big ticket deal adds 190,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day production and 4.6bn boe discovered resources.
Fairfield Geotechnologies finalises Ikon Science JV
Texas based seismic data collection outfit to collaborate with UK based Ikon to offer geoprediction services.
Cover story: Creating a seismic impact
Nishant Dighe, CEO of RAK Gas and chief executive of the newly established Ras Al Khaimah Petroleum Authority, is hoping to ramp up the emirate’s modest oil and gas sector
ADNOC awards contracts to CNPC affiliate for 3D seismic survey
Survey results will pinpoint potential hydrocarbon reservoirs at depths up to 25,000 feet.
SNC-Lavalin wins global GES contract from Al Khafji in Saudi Arabia
The framework agreement builds upon an existing 5-year framework deal for in-kingdom general engineering studies signed in February 2018, and will see SNC-Lavalin provide a range of engineering services to assist KJO with engineering for major projects.
Eni discovers light oil in Egyptian Western Desert
Italian oil major’s findings suggest Faghur Basin could provide new production area for the firm in North Africa.
McDermott awarded transportation and installation subcontract in Vietnam
McDermott’s background in installing large central processing platforms and topside float-overs in Vietnam led to the award of the contract.
Total and Sonangol strengthen their cooperation in Angola
French supermajor pens several agreements with Angola’s state-owned entity Sonangol regarding exploration, service stations and education initiatives.