(OM) Woodside Energy has reaffirmed its goal of taking a final investment decision this year on the deepwater Trion oilfield development offshore Mexico. Toward the end of last year, the partners issued competitive tenders for drilling rig, subsea equipment and installation scopes for the subsea facilities, floating production unit (FPU), and the floating storage and offloading vessel. In... Continue Reading →
Mexican energy companies lag methane emission rules, investigators say
(Reuters) - Mexican oil and gas companies, including state giant Pemex, are lagging behind on their obligations to identify, report and mitigate methane emissions from their installations, an investigation by a group of non-profits found. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, has emerged as a top threat to the climate.... Continue Reading →
Halliburton Tops Wall St. Quarterly Profit Estimates
(Reuters) Halliburton Co surpassed Wall Street profit estimates for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, wrapping up a mixed start of earnings season for the world's top oilfield services providers as elevated oil prices boosted drilling activity. Brent crude averaged $88.62 a barrel during the fourth quarter, up about 11% from a year earlier, as sanctions... Continue Reading →
Borr’s Jack-up Rig “Ran” to Drill Two Offshore Wells in Latin America
Shallow water drilling contractor Borr Drilling said Friday its jack-up drilling rig "Ran" had secured a Letter of Award from an unnamed client for work in Latin America. The award will cover drilling two offshore wells, with an estimated duration of 200 days on a dry-hole case and up to 460 days on asuccess case. ... Continue Reading →
Brazil real to remain under pressure as fiscal changes weigh
(Reuters) - Brazil's real will stay under pressure while the new government mulls fiscal reforms to allow for higher welfare spending, but losses should subside as money dealers head out for their summer break in the Latin American nation, a Reuters poll showed. The currency , has depreciated 2.6% to 5.43 per U.S. dollar since President Luiz... Continue Reading →
Pemex’s Environmental Record Puts Funding in Jeopardy
(Reuters) Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) said it has been falling behind in a global race to transition from fossil to renewable energy sources, and that stricter demands from environmentally conscious investors pose a threat. Investors have for years considered Pemex a laggard as rivals worldwide moved to dramatically decrease emissions from energy... Continue Reading →
Westwood: Record Levels of FPS Throughput Capacity to be Sanctioned in 2022
As we enter the final month of 2022, a review of the floating production system (FPS) market revealed that some E&Ps have been bold with investments in the development of their oil and gas (O&G) reserves, with a total of 1.9 mmboepd (1.3 mmbpd of oil and 3.8 bcfd of gas) of FPS throughput capacity... Continue Reading →
To Protect Pemex, Mexico’s Energy Ministry Tried to Block Stricter Flaring Rules
(Reuters) Mexico's energy ministry tried earlier this year to block the publication of stricter rules on natural gas flaring, according to documents seen by Reuters, saying they would hurt state oil company Pemex and its plans to increase production. The documents, received through a freedom of information request filed by Reuters, show a concerted effort... Continue Reading →
Mexico’s CFE says to work with Engie to expand pipeline in Yucatan Peninsula
(Reuters) - Mexican state power utility CFE has signed an agreement with French energy company Engie to develop terms and requirements to expand the Mayakan gas pipeline in the Yucatan Peninsula, CFE said in a statement Monday. Representatives for the two parties met on Nov. 23, CFE said. The Mayakan pipeline spans some 800 km... Continue Reading →
CIMC Nets 3-Year Extensions for Jack-up Rig Duo in Mexico
China-based CIMC’s Asset Management Company has secured three-year contract extensions for two jack-up drilling rigs in Mexico. The rigs, Gulf Driller VI and Gulf Driller VIII , will continue working for the Mexican national oil company Pemex. Financial details were not disclosed. Equipped with Aker MH Wirth the Gulf Driller VI and Gulf Driller VIII... Continue Reading →