Hurricane significantly reduces basement play contingent resources
In a press release, the company pioneering the West of Shetland Basement Play reports on a material downgrade of expected volumes.
Oil & Gas
UKCS oil and gas production could be sustained for another 20 years, OGA concludes
The Oil and Gas Authority publishes annual report on UK oil and gas reserves and resources.
A reflection on the state of the industry
Shane Cowley puts the current oil and gas industry downturn in a global energy perspective.
Carbonate-cemented intervals and their impact on sweep efficiency in the Cambo field
Published study uses novel technology to infer lateral extent of calcite-cemented intervals in the Cambo field (UK).
NCS tax changes incentivize new projects
Although temporary tax changes have incentivized new projects being sanctioned, the exact impact remains to be seen and depends on the continued oil price recovery.
Expert would like to see more evidence on shallow gas origin of gas leaks in North Sea
In a recent publication and press release, researchers from the German GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel reported on the presence of seabed methane leaks in the UK…
Hydrocarbon exploration in New Zealand: A beginning or the end?
In April, OMV, with partners OMV Sapura and Mitsui, announced the success of the Toutouwai-1 well in the Taranaki Basin Block 60093 offshore New Zealand’s North Island. However, further exploration…
Enhancing the Experience of Seismic Interpreters
State-of-the-art imaging and visualisation techniques that enhance the experience of seismic interpreters and reveal more geological information in the subsurface. The realm of seismic interpretation has now undergone several decades…
New life for York
York, a Spirit Energy-owned gas field in the Southern North Sea has been given another three years of life with an additional £13 million investment.
Lundin amongst three finalists for 2020 IOR award
With the licensees on the Grane field and researcher Geir Evensen shortlisted too, there’s fierce competition.
4D seismic from Goliat presents new opportunities
As part of a boost in investment in Goliat, Vår Energi is now able to more closely monitor reservoir dynamics after four years of production.
Kinsale – a classic serendipitous find?
Cessation of production of the Kinsale field in the Irish offshore demands a closer look at the Celtic Sea Basins.