(WO) – NG Energy International Corp., along with its partners Olympo and Duemav in the Maria Conchita Block and with Clean Energy and Oleum in the SN9 Block, increased reserves at both Maria Conchita and Sinu-9 as part of an updated independent analysis by Sproule International Limited. The updated reserves and resources incorporate the recently... Continue Reading →
What to Watch in ’24: Global Exploration Outlook
Industry continues chasing big oil, key gas targets also on the radar (OE) Global exploration drilling is set for a boost in 2024 – we have line of sight on over 200 wells targeting over 30 bnboe of resource (unrisked). Several gas hotspots are on the industry agenda, whilst the strong appetite for oil exploration... Continue Reading →
Noble Gets Petrobras Contract for Drilling Services Offshore Colombia
(OE) Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has secured a contract with Petrobras for the semi-submersible rig Noble Discoverer to provide drilling services offshore Colombia. The contract has a firm duration of 400 days, with expected start in Q2 2024. According to Noble, the contract further contains an option to extend the duration by 390 days.“We... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Things to Watch in Offshore Wind in ’24
(OE) Despite short-term obstacles driven by high inflation and interest rates coupled with supply chain issues, we maintain that the foundations supporting long-term offshore wind activity remain solid. As we prepare for the new year, let us look at 10 factors that will shape the offshore wind sector in 2024. 1. A Continuously Dynamic Energy... Continue Reading →
AFRY to Support Colombia’s Offshore Wind Commercialisation
(OW) Swedish supplier of engineering, design, and advisory services, AFRY, has revealed that it will support the Colombian Government in the identification of offtake mechanism for commercialisation of offshore wind energy in the country. According to AFRY, the company’s support will allow the Colombian Government to formulate the mechanism that supports offshore wind energy commercialisation... Continue Reading →
Colombia Launches First Bidding Round for Offshore Wind Power Concessions
(Reuters) Colombia on Tuesday officially launched its first bidding round for offshore wind energy concessions, part of efforts by its first leftist government to wean it off oil and gas production. Energy minister Andres Camacho announced the conditions from Dubai, where he is attending the COP28 climate conference. Reuters reported exclusively over the weekend that... Continue Reading →
Colombia’s Ecopetrol to invest up to $6.7 billion in 2024
(Reuters) - Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol (ECO.CN) will invest between $5.7 billion and $6.7 billion and produce up to 730,000 barrels per day equivalent (boepd) in 2024, it said in a statement. A majority of that spending, about $4.8 billion, will go toward keeping production between 725,000 and 730,000 boepd, the company's refineries at between 420,000... Continue Reading →
Colombia to Take Offshore Wind Farm Bids in August 2024
(Reuters) Colombia will receive offers for offshore wind blocks in August 2024, according to a timeline published by the government on Friday, following a presentation it gave to private companies and European government representatives. The government of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first leftist leader, has said he intends to wean the Andean country off its... Continue Reading →
Colombia Eyes Launch for First-ever Offshore Wind Tender
Colombia hopes to launch its first-ever tender to license offshore wind blocks in December, Minister of Mines and Energy Andres Camacho said on Tuesday, adding that the ministry was analyzing more than 50 comments on a draft of the rules. In July, the ministry - then led by ex-Minister Irene Velez - said in a statement that tender documents... Continue Reading →
Ecopetrol CEO says oil industry’s future not threatened by energy transition
(Reuters) - Colombia's oil and gas industry is not coming to an end due to the transition to cleaner energy, Ecopetrol (ECO.CN) CEO Ricardo Roa said on Tuesday, in response to a union statement which alleged executive decision-making is threatening the majority state-owned company's future. The government of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first leftist leader, has set... Continue Reading →