The size of small fields tends to be overestimated
Based on an analysis of 40 fields that started production since 2010, Anders Wittemann from Wittemann E&P Consulting (WEPC) concludes that it is predominantly smaller fields that appear on the list…
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Exploration results could be driver behind SNS development deal
In 2019, when Spirit Energy expressed an interest to develop the Pegasus West discovery as a tie-back to the Neptune-operated nearby Cygnus field, Neptune blocked the concept as it claimed…
Dutch gas powered by German wind
Last week, ONE-Dyas submitted a detailed outline of the N05-A development plan to the authorities. Primarily situated in the Dutch offshore, the accumulation straddles the Dutch-German median line and is…
The development well that became an exploration well
In a press release issued by Equinor yesterday, the company states that it has found additional volumes worth 19 – 26 million barrels of oil equivalent in the Tyrihans field…
“We have to get rid” may turn into “We’ve got nothing left”
The Wall Street Journal yesterday dedicated an article to the reality of the energy transition where especially developing countries are investing in fossil fuel projects. As Mr. Teke, chief executive of Seriti Resources, a coal-mining…
The Heimdal Terrace: a drilling hotspot
The Heimdal Terrace and the adjacent part of the Utsira High will be the focus of exploration, appraisal and development drilling. Exploration Almost a week ago, operator Vår Energi and…
What Can Multiscale 3D Imaging Do for Energy Geoscience?
Will examining rocks at multiple scales extend the productive lives of our fields and help to repurpose these assets, our facilities and ourselves? As energy geoscientists we continually strive to…
The Competent Person’s Report system is ready for review
Last week, we reported on the dwindling reserves and resources of the Lancaster field operated by Hurricane, West of Shetlands. The article generated a lot of interest, and we spoke…
The future of gas production in the Netherlands
It’s the week of the North Sea. EBN, the state-owned energy company that participates in most oil and gas developments in the Netherlands, organises a series of events this week…
Aker BP enters UKCS to further develop cross-border play
The company aims to streamline exploration and development of resources in the greater Alvheim area.
The Columbus development
With four wells already drilled on Columbus, Serica Energy has now embarked on drilling one horizontal producer.
Oil & Gas Exploration: The Tide Turns
Global wildcatting is poised to go from ebb to flood, with exploration hotspots set to include Mexico, Brazil, US Gulf of Mexico, the Middle East, Angola, Gabon, Namibia, Suriname, the…