Fossil Energy – Exploration
ExxonMobil has signed a deal to explore a vast area near Trinidad and Tobago for oil and gas.
[Read more…] about ExxonMobil signs deal to explore oil and gas offshore Trinidad and TobagoBeatrice Bienvenu to lead Namibia and West Africa exploration activities
General – Appointment
Beatrice Bienvenu has been appointed to lead Chevron’s exploration activities in Namibia and West Africa as Country Manager.
[Read more…] about Beatrice Bienvenu to lead Namibia and West Africa exploration activitiesNorway prepares first major oil, gas licensing round in years
Fossil Energy – Norway
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy said last Friday that it is preparing to launch a new licensing round for oil and gas exploration in the Norwegian continental shelf.
[Read more…] about Norway prepares first major oil, gas licensing round in yearsSuriname to outpace Guyana in 2025 exploration activity
Fossil Energy – Suriname
According to Wood Mackenzie, Suriname is set to surpass Guyana in exploration and appraisal drilling activity in 2025.
[Read more…] about Suriname to outpace Guyana in 2025 exploration activityNoble drillship wins contract to drill two Black Sea wells
Fossil Energy – Black Sea
OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy Balkan have announced the signing of a rig contract for the drilling of two offshore exploration wells in the Black Sea, offshore Bulgaria.
[Read more…] about Noble drillship wins contract to drill two Black Sea wellsCNOOC announces breakthrough in Metamorphic Buried-Hill Exploration
Fossil Energy – Exploration
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has made a significant breakthrough in deep metamorphic buried-hill exploration in the South China Sea, marking China’s first offshore discovery of metamorphic sandstone and slate buried hills
[Read more…] about CNOOC announces breakthrough in Metamorphic Buried-Hill ExplorationEquinor secures exploration acreage in Brazil
Fossil Energy – Brazil
Equinor has been awarded a new exploration opportunity in Brazil, which could deepen the company’s position in the country.
[Read more…] about Equinor secures exploration acreage in BrazilSuriname’s 2025 exploration wells targeting 900 mm boe of resources
Fossil Energy – Suriname
Wood Mackenzie projects that the three exploration prospects currently being developed in Suriname’s offshore basin this year hold a combined total of approximately 900 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe).
[Read more…] about Suriname’s 2025 exploration wells targeting 900 mm boe of resourcesMacaw-1 first of five offshore exploration wells in 2025
Fossil Energy – Suriname
TotalEnergies plans to begin drilling the Macaw-1 exploration well in Block 64, located offshore Suriname, by mid-May 2025.
[Read more…] about Macaw-1 first of five offshore exploration wells in 2025Chevron to explore new offshore oil reserves in Walvis Basin
Fossil Energy – Exploration
Chevron announced last Thursday that it is considering drilling an exploration well in the Walvis Basin off the coast of Namibia, with plans to begin as early as 2026 or 2027.
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