Exploration

Natural Gas – Underexplored in Bangladesh?

Increasing demand, decreasing supply, untested high-potential plays, and much-needed exploration. Natural gas (NG) is the principal fuel for electrical generation in Bangladesh and the foundation for the nation’s rapid economic…

A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Lebanon’s Offshore Hydrocarbon Potential

Following the drilling of the first ever exploration well in the Lebanese offshore, in 2020, Lebanon’s hydrocarbon marathon begins. This article takes a closer look at the hydrocarbon system and…

Unconventional Oil and Gas in Mexico

Mexico’s Tampico-Misantla Basin is potentially one of the richest unconventional oil and gas resources in the world. The development of these resources could significantly increase Mexico’s daily production of oil…

Hybrid Sedimentary Systems in Hydrocarbon Exploration

The rise of mixed turbidite–contourite hybrid sedimentary systems in hydrocarbon exploration. Hybrid sedimentary systems develop where drift or coast parallel bottom currents interact with turbiditic or gravity-driven flow. There will…

Suriname: Offshore Cretaceous Trend Falters

Tullow’s Block 47 GVN-1 has reached TD at 5,060m, encountering good quality reservoir but only minor oil shows. Map showing location of the GVN-1 well in Tullow’s Block 47, offshore…

New Technologies Unlock Value

In the wake of Covid-19, oilfield service providers are turning to new technologies based on digitalisation and automation. With an increased focus on remote operations, productivity, and cost efficiency by…

Geology keeps surprising

Yesterday, the NPD announced that well 35/11-25S and its side-track 25A drilling the Apodida prospect both came in dry. With the S well targeting Upper Jurassic Sognefjord Fm sandstones and…