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Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.(ADNOC) is likely to reach its 5 MMbpd goal by the end of next year or early 2026, ahead of the 2027 goal the company had set, according to people with knowledge of the operations. The higher capacity will be a potential source of tension as OPEC and its allies deliberates new production quotas later this year. View the full article
The FPSO Agogo is scheduled to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of the Agogo integrated west hub development project offshore Angola. With a field development plan encompassing 36 wells, including both production and injection wells, the project demands high-quality solutions to ensure reliable operations. View the full article
UEM is an innovative approach that, for the first time, simultaneously integrates static and dynamic data in real time to represent subsurface conditions across multiple scales. This method improves the accuracy of reservoir models by consistently incorporating geologic uncertainties, making UEM vital to optimize reservoir recovery under uncertainty. View the full article
The International Maritime Industries (IMI) already has signed offtake agreements totaling $10 billion over 10 years with partners Aramco and Bahri, for the delivery of 20 rigs and 52 vessels acquiring at least 75% of Bahri commercial vessel needs over the period from the shipyard. View the full article
The new target is part of ADNOC’s expanded In-Country Value (ICV) program which aims to drive an additional $49 billion back into the UAE economy by 2028. ADNOC’s previous 2027 target for local manufacturing of $19 billion worth of products was delivered ahead of schedule following the award of two contracts for metal pipes and valves worth $4.6 billion to local manufacturers. View the full article
Block 32 is approximately 260 km offshore Luanda, in water depths ranging from 1,400 to 2,000 m. Production started up in 2018 and continues to be one of the biggest producing blocks in Angola. Block 14/14K is approximately 100 km offshore from Cabinda in Angola and covers around 4,094 km2. First oil occurred in 1999 and continues to have significant output of medium light crude oil. View the full article
From 2020 to 2023, Guyana's crude oil production grew by an average of 98,000 bpd annually, making it the third-fastest growing non-OPEC producer. This surge has driven substantial economic growth, with a 62.3% GDP increase in 2022, the highest globally, according to the IMF. View the full article
This five-year agreement covers a comprehensive range of services, from consulting and concept to detailed engineering, aimed at optimizing and expanding the existing facilities and infrastructure of one of the largest oil and gas condensate fields in the world. View the full article
Drilling will shortly commence on the final section of the State 36-2R well. The objective for this short section is to land the well safely within the Cane Creek reservoir and drill the remaining 320 ft to intersect both the reservoir and the productive natural fracture system encountered by the original well. View the full article
Engineering studies (FEED) are progressing for the development of the Sapakara and Krabdagu fields, with combined recoverable resources estimated above 700 MMbbl, thanks to the integration of Water Alternating Gas (WAG) injection technology to maximize recovery. View the full article
ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC’s joint venture Enersol RSC LTD has agreed to acquire an additional 42.206% equity stake in Gordon Technologies LLC for approximately $270 million, making Enersol the majority equity holder. View the full article
The American Petroleum Institute (API) filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model years (MY) 2027-2032. View the full article
Changes in the tax regime, in particular a windfall levy on oil and gas introduced two years ago and extended until March 2029, has affected independent oil and gas producers listed in the UK and their ability to raise money. View the full article
The integrated service offering enhances performance through capacity augmentation to support additional capabilities for oil and gas customers by powering a range of applications, including enterprise-grade solutions for customers’ cloud-based computing services, applications to drive operational efficiency and safety, and enhanced crew welfare offerings. View the full article
Algeria’s SONATRACH and ExxonMobil signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study existing opportunities to develop oil and gas resources in the Ahnet basin and the Gourara basin, with an emphasis on operational excellence, technological innovation , respect for the environment and best sustainability practices. View the full article
The report, Connected Digital Twin Insights: Rising to the Challenge across the UK Energy Sector and Beyond, explores the opportunities, benefits, barriers, and risks of connected digital twins in the UK energy sector and looks for the answer to a fundamental question – “How can I trust my digital twin?” View the full article
APA Corporation announced the sale of non-core producing properties by Apache Corporation in two separate transactions for over $700 million. Combined, the properties represent estimated net production in the first-quarter 2024 of 13,000 boed, of which just over one-third is oil. View the full article
The acquisition of the shares from Sonangol EP brings SBM Offshore’s ownership in the entities owning the FPSOs Saxi Batuque and Mondo to 100% and in the entity owning the FPSO N’Goma to 80%. The operating companies in Angola will be wholly owned by SBM Offshore after the acquisition. View the full article
Nearly three dozen companies and trade associations will open their legal fight against the vehicle standards Thursday, filing petitions with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The challengers include such oil and gas industry heavyweights as the American Petroleum Institute as well as the National Corn Growers Association, which backs ethanol. View the full article
The Helmerich & Payne drilling rig is being rigged down and transported off location. Production testing equipment will then be mobilized to site. Testing is expected to commence within two weeks and is expected to take less than ten days to complete. View the full article
The FPSO is expected to process over 500 Mmcfgd. It will remove water, condensate and impurities from the gas before transferring it via pipeline to the Floating Liquified Natural Gas (FLNG) vessel at the Hub Terminal approximately 10 km offshore. View the full article
The decisions made in Washington — “the capital of the energy world” — will have “massive impacts” and influence spending around the globe, Sawan said. View the full article
Surge has now identified the potential for up to 100 multi-lateral drilling locations at Hope Valley. Surge's technical interpretation of its recent 46 square kilometer 3-D seismic program has allowed the company to de-risk these future drilling locations in Hope Valley. View the full article
The Helideck Operations Initial Training (Americas) and Helideck Operations Emergency Response and Aviation Fuel Management Awareness standards were designed and updated specifically to reflect legislation and operational differences in the region and are now being rolled out after a successful pilot. View the full article
Saipem has been awarded three new contracts by TotalEnergies EP Angola Block 20, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, for the Kaminho deepwater project relating to the development of Cameia and Golfinho oil fields, approximately 100 km offshore Angola. View the full article
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About this blog
I started this blog to express what I sense about the highs and lows of the oil realm, while cautiously analysing historical data, taking into account the geo-political development at the time of recording them.
I got into this field, having been a passive observer of fluctuations of crude oil prices and their global consequences for years.
Then, when on the day of Great Oil Crash in April, 2020, I made a decision to make my own blog, with the motto, ‘analysing data that really matters’.
Having come from an academic background in mathematics and physics, I analyse data using my own tools, created with JavaScript and Python, taking my decision on board while making decisions.
