(OM) Global energy demand continues to ramp up as the world economy emerges from the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the US EIA, liquids consumption has grown by 10% over the past three years, averaging 101 MMb/d in 2023. The rebound in oil demand to above pre-pandemic levels continues to spur investments in... Continue Reading →
With number of agreements signed, PGS to stay busy in period ahead
(OET) Norwegian seismic company PGS has signed an agreement with Shell for its cloud-based digital asset management solution designed specifically for seismic data, which is set to enable the UK-headquartered energy giant to streamline access to seismic data and accelerate workflows. This Data OnDemand Agreement complements the MultiClient Library Access agreement the two companies established in 2022.... Continue Reading →
Exxon considering Guyana offshore gas production after 2029
(Reuters) - An Exxon Mobil-led consortium is considering its first offshore natural gas production in Guyana, close to the country's maritime border with Suriname, an executive at the U.S. oil and gas group said on Wednesday. Exxon (XOM.N), opens new tab, Hess Corp (HES.N), opens new tab and CNOOC (0883.HK), opens new tab are under pressure from Guyana to develop... Continue Reading →
Baker Hughes Grabs Petrobras’ Well Construction Job at Búzios Field
(OE) U.S. oilfield services giant Baker Hughes has secured a ‘significant contract’ from Petrobras for integrated well construction services in the Búzios field, offshore Brazil. The integrated services project is set to start in the first half of 2025 and will include drilling services, drill bits, wireline, cementing, wellbore clean up, fishing, remedial tools, fluids, services and... Continue Reading →
HISEP® development and implementation contract is initiated by Petrobras
(TN)Petrobras announced the start of the contract for the development and implementation of HISEP®, an unprecedented technology patented by the company that will be used to increase production efficiency, reduce costs and the intensity of emissions in pre-salt oil and gas production systems. At the Petrobras Research, Development and Innovation Center (Cenpes), in Rio de... Continue Reading →
ONE Guyana FPSO for ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail Field Leaves Drydock in Singapore
(OE) SBM Offshore’s floating floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit ONE Guyana, built for ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail field offshore Guyana, has left the drydock and arrived along quayside at the Seatrium yard in Singapore. The FPSO is set to join three other SBM Offshore-operated FPSOs in Guyanese waters in 2025. Building upon the success of... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Petrobras wants to share management of Braskem, says CEO
(Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA), opens new tab wants a partner to share the management of petrochemical producer Braskem (BRKM5.SA), opens new tab, said the oil firm's Chief Executive Jean Paul Prates on Tuesday. Braskem is controlled by Novonor (ODBES.UL), formerly known as Odebrecht. In November, Abu Dhabi oil company ADNOC (ADNOC.UL) presented an offer to buy... Continue Reading →
Guyana weighs oil-contract revamp before second bidding round
(Reuters) - Guyana may revise terms of its latest oil-production sharing contract and its regulatory framework before a second offshore bidding round, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Tuesday. Guyana last August updated the production sharing agreement (PSA) and Petroleum Act that set regulatory terms for producers ahead of a first oil round that drew... Continue Reading →
UK Logistics Firm Gets BP’s Job Across 16 Sites Offshore Trinidad
(OE) Material management and logistics provider ASCO has secured a five-year contract with BP Trinidad and Tobago to provide its services across 16 offshore locations in Trinidad. Under the contract, which came into effect at the start of 2024, ASCO will provide supply base and pipeyard management services for the operator across all 16 offshore... Continue Reading →
Guyana to disclose winners of offshore oil-block auction by end of March
(Reuters) - Guyana plans to disclose winners of the country's first competitive auction of offshore oil blocks by the end of March, an official with the country's Ministry of Natural Resources said on Monday. The government continues to review proposals and analyze documents provided by six of eight groups that placed bids in an oil auction... Continue Reading →