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(PetroleoHoje)The latest seismic data collected by PGS in the Campos Basin indicate a potential for emerging plays near the Urissane and Mairarê wells. The wells were drilled by Petrobras in 2020 and 2021, respectively, and Urissane generated an oil discovery at the end of January last year. According to John Cramer, Brazil Area Manager at... Continue Reading →
Italy's Saipem is set to take a more cautious approach to new green business after delays to a wind farm project helped to tip the energy contractor into issuing a profit warning, two sources close to the matter said on Wednesday. Saipem, a [company specializing] in subsea exploration and construction and provider of services to... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) Guyana's President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday defended his country's right to develop its oil industry for its residents while insisting local goods and services requirements are not meant to block foreign investments. A string of discoveries off its coast is on the verge of turning the tiny South American country into an oil powerhouse.... Continue Reading →
Danish offshore vessel owner Maersk Supply Service said Tuesday it had secured an integrated solutions contract by Shell in Brazil, for a station-keeping assignment during the removal of the emergency Gas Lift Riser on the FPSO Fluminense. The scope includes responsibility for the station keeping, including vessels, heading control procedures, towmasters, survey equipment and deck... Continue Reading →
3t EnerMech and Orinduik Development Incorporated Training Centre have partnered to provide a training center for the local workforce in Guyana, supporting the country's fast-growing offshore oil and gas sector, eliminating the need for local workers to travel abroad for accredited training. This venture said it would provide "an industry-leading" and internationally accredited facility in... Continue Reading →
Helix Energy Solutions has secured a long-term field decommissioning contract with Trident Energy for the Pampo and Enchova clusters in the Campos Basin, Brazil. Helix will provide a riser-based well intervention vessel, either Siem Helix 1 or Siem Helix 2, a 10k Intervention Riser System, project management and engineering services and, in conjunction with its Subsea Services Alliance partner Schlumberger, fully integrated... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Glencore's (GLEN.L) traded oil volumes fell to below 4 million barrels per day in 2021 for the first time since 2015, the company's results showed on Tuesday. The global trader and miner traded 3.86 million bpd in 2021, down from 4.2 million bpd a year earlier, showing it has not recovered volumes after the peak... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Italian energy services group Saipem said on Tuesday it would submit an updated strategic plan for approval by the board on March 15. Sapem, which presented its 2022-2025 plan last October, issued a surprise profit warning at the end of last month and pulled its outlook. The company, controlled by energy group Eni... Continue Reading →
Energy technology company Baker Hughes announced it has opened a new "supercenter" facility for oilfield services and equipment in Guyana. The facility, which spans more than 8 acres, will support regional customers and bolster Baker Hughes’ localization efforts within South America. Referencing its work in Guyana, Baker Hughes said it currently provides drilling services, drill... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) should buy the rest of struggling wind turbine division Siemens Gamesa (SGREN.MC), Union Investment said on Monday, the first such demand by a major investor since a recent profit warning and leadership change. Siemens Gamesa last month issued its third profit warning in nine months, a move that has led parent Siemens Energy... Continue Reading →
