Assessing Anadarko’s Permian Acreage
Wood Mackenzie assess Anadarko’s Permian acreage and discuss the prize that Oxy has its eyes on. In April 2019, Chevron Corporation and Occidental Petroleum both made bids to acquire Anadarko…
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Oil and Gas Leasing US Gulf of Mexico
Two region-wide oil and gas lease sales in 2019 in the Gulf of Mexico offer thousands of unleased blocks. 2017–2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program Area for the…
Largest Gas Discovery in Indonesia in 18 Years
In February 2019 Repsol announced that its Kali Berau Dalam-2X (KBD-2X) well had found at least 2 Tcf of recoverable gas, making it the largest discovery in Indonesia for 18…
Rock Physics Driven Quantitative Interpretation
A Minute to Read: Rock Physics Technology AS take the next step in reservoir characterisation with their own innovative Inverse Rock Physics Modelling method for rock physics driven quantitative seismic…
An Improved Future for the Bakken Shale Play?
As the Bakken play matures, the fringe production trends will play an important role in future output growth, helping secure improved hydrocarbon production potential for the renowned US shale play.…
Geognostics Develops GEM+SEEBASE® 4D GIS
By combining GEM and SEEBASE in a 4D GIS environment, Geognostics has produced a series of marginscale, time-slice-based plate reconstructions. Example of Geognostics GEM+SEEBASE 4D GIS (Late Jurassic). © Geognostics.…
The Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of Myanmar
Despite having a long history in petroleum production – and being the place where the anticlinal trap was first recognised – there is much left to learn about the geology…
2019 Offshore Hydrocarbon Exploration in Australia
Offshore hydrocarbon exploration in Australia for 2019 is expected to rise to the highest level since 2014! Australia experienced both exciting discoveries and disappointing dry holes in 2018, drilling 60…
Exploration Update: Major Oil Discovery in Egypt
Major oil discovery announced in the prolific Abu Gharadig Basin of Egypt’s Western Desert. Source: TransGlobe Energy. In November 2018 TransGlobe Energy announced a potential light oil discovery with…
Make The Most of Your Trip to San Antonio, Texas
Travel and Lifestyle for Oil and Gas: A recommendation of places to eat and things to do to make the most of your visit to San Antonio, Texas for the…
Unlocking the underexplored petroleum systems of Alaska
In 1968, the state of Alaska made global headlines when the discovery of Prudhoe Bay confirmed that the frozen, once discounted North Slope was home to the largest oilfield in…
NAPE Summit 2019 – As Busy As Ever
NAPE Summit 2019 brings the oil and gas industry together in Houston, Texas on 11th – 15th February 2019. Brought to in association with Indalo International Ltd. Source: NAPE ExPo.…