UTEC Bags TechnipFMC Contract in Australia
associated with installation of rigid and flexible flowlines, umbilicals, jumpers, flying leads and subsea structures; as-laid surveys, as-built surveys and final reporting. The Greater Enfield Project will develop the Laverda Canyon, Norton over Laverda (WA-59-L) and Cimatti (WA-28-L) oil accumulations. These reserves will be tied back to the Ngujima-Yin FPSO facility. To execute the work scope UTEC said it has set up a project management team in Perth and Singapore with additional personnel based in Kuala Lumpur. Preparation is already well underway with offshore activity due to
EMGS Permitted for Multi-client Survey in Mexico
EM data to - and in cooperation with the customer PEMEX has pioneered the integration of seismic and EM data and helped PEMEX begin appraisals of potential reserves. In Southern Mexico, the Salinas exploration area encompasses major structures with potential for world class reservoirs and oil accumulations. Lower Miocene turbidite systems are considered to be the most attractive reservoir opportunities, containing significant channel facies, with additional indications for basin floor fans. On trend to these structures EMGS has conducted extensive surveys and developed the expertise to
New Discovery on Campos Basin
Petrobras announces the discovery of new oil accumulations in concession BM-C-35 (exploratory block C-M-535), located in the Campos Basin post-salt layer. The discovery was made while drilling well 1-BRSA-1289-RJS (ANP nomenclature) / 1-RJS-737 (Petrobras nomenclature), known as Basilisco. The well is located some 143km off the city of Armação dos Búzios, on the Rio de Janeiro state coast, at a water depth of 2,214 meters. The accumulations consist of heavy oil and can be found in two different reservoir depths, at 3,190 meters and 3,521 meters. The consortium of
Ezra Wins $110m Deepwater Brazilian Contract
(up to 2,500metres) oil prospect located in the Santos Basin, about 230 kilometres off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, north of Tupi field. The oil field estimated to contain recoverable resources ranging between eight billion to 12 billion barrels of oil and is one of the largest deepwater oil accumulations globally. OOGTK Libra GmbH & Co KG, a joint venture between Brazil’s Odebrecht Oil & Gas and Teekay Offshore, awarded a contract to Jurong Shipyard for conversion of the Navion Norvegia shuttle tanker to form the Libra EWT FPSO. This joint venture company will own and operate
Offshore Brazil: The Libra Field & Brazil’s Pre-Salt Policy
companies, CNPC and CNOOC, complements the requirements for a strong and active consortium, leveraged by the financial strength of the Chinese companies. Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell, said, “The Libra oil discovery in Brazil is one of the largest deep water oil accumulations in the world. We look forward to applying Shell’s global deep water experience and technology, to support the profitable development of this exciting opportunity.” Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff, commenting on the complaints being made by the nationalist demonstrators, said
CNOOC Details Its Part in Brazil Libra Field Oil Concession
;leo (ANP) estimates that the recoverable resources of Libra field is between 8 to 12 billion barrels of oil and a total gross peak oil production could reach 1.4 million barrels per day. Mr. Li Fanrong, CEO of the company commented, "Libra field in Brazil is one of the largest deepwater oil accumulations in the world. The participation of CNOOC Limited in Libra project not only signifies the milestone of a strategic entry into ultra-deepwater field for the company, it also aligns with our philosophy of seeking partnerships to expand our global footprints."
February 2024
