Tie-back to Oda?
In a press release Faroe Petroleum announced that operator Spirit Energy has started drilling exploration well 8/10-7S within the PL405 Oda license. The partners in PL405 licence are Spirit Energy…
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Interactive Core Logging Software
This interactive core logging software can be used on tablet devices in the lab itself enabling an efficient ‘quick-start’ routine core analysis experience. Routine Core Analysis for Reliable Reservoir Characterisation…
The Policy Perception Index – Where to Invest?
A recent global petroleum survey suggests Norway and the UK are still considered attractive places to invest in petroleum exploration & production. Infographic results of the Global Petroleum Survey…
Giant Oil Fields of the World: Rumaila–West Qurna, Iraq
Rumaila–West Qurna in the Middle East is one of the world’s greatest supergiant oilfields. What is a Supergiant Field? Location of the Rumaila–West Qurna field, southern Iraq. © OECD/IEA 2012…
Newark East Barnett – Shale’s Spindletop
The Barnett Shale gas discovery, like ‘Spindletop’ nearly 100 years prior, changed an industry by unlocking huge new volumes of oil and gas, this time from shales. A unique formation,…
4.1 Bboe Yet-to-Find on UKCS
Paul Herrington, Exploration Portfolio Manager at OGA explained at the 2nd NCS Exploration Strategy Conference in Stavanger the workflow behind these numbers, which are reported in the UK Oil and Gas…
Oil and Gas are here to stay
This is why it is necessary for all explorationists to preach the message that we need to continue to explore on the NCS.
Another 20Bbo+?
The UK’s petroleum reserves could sustain production for at least the next 20 years and beyond if additional undeveloped resources can be matured.
Looking for deep oil
Statistical data demonstrate that the UK has been more successful than Norway in finding deep oil. The reason for this will be discussed in November.
First remotely operated platform
Oseberg Vestflanken 2 field in the North Sea came on stream on October 14. Recoverable resources are 110 million barrels.
UK exploration builds momentum
Between 2008 and 2017 1.5 bnboe of commercial resources were discovered in the UK.