Fossil Energy – Exploration
BP plans to explore for new oil fields in the Azeri Caspian Sea, BP’s upstream chief Gordon Birrell told Reuters.
[Read more…] about BP eyes new oil prospects in Azeri Caspian SeaEquatorial Guinea plans licensing round in 2025
Fossil Energy – Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is taking decisive steps to revitalise its upstream sector, with plans to launch a new licensing round in 2025 aimed at increasing exploration and production.
[Read more…] about Equatorial Guinea plans licensing round in 2025Shell plans new offshore drilling in Suriname’s Block 65
Fossil Energy – Drilling
Shell is seeking approval from Suriname’s National Environment Authority (NMA) to conduct an exploration drilling program in Block 65, formerly Block 54.
[Read more…] about Shell plans new offshore drilling in Suriname’s Block 65bp and SOCAR sign MOU on two blocks in Caspian Sea
Fossil Energy – Azerbaijan
On September 20 bp and SOCAR (The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Baku announcing bp’s intention to join agreements on two exploration and development blocks in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea.
[Read more…] about bp and SOCAR sign MOU on two blocks in Caspian Sea21 companies are applying for new exploration areas Norway
Fossil Energy – Offshore Norway
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has received applications from 21 companies in connection with the announcement of the license round for the best-known exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Fossil Energy – Petrobras
Petrobras has formalized its entry into three exploration blocks offshore São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa, and it has signed amendments to the production sharing contracts and joint operating agreements.
[Read more…] about Petrobras joins offshore São Tomé and Príncipe consortiaLongboat JAPEX Norge completes sale of Norwegian stakes
Fossil Energy – Norwegian Continental Shelf
Longboat JAPEX Norge has concluded the sale of partial interests in two exploration licences on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
[Read more…] about Longboat JAPEX Norge completes sale of Norwegian stakesWintershall Dea awarded 13 exploration licences
Fossil Energy – Exploration Licences
Wintershall Dea has been awarded 13 exploration licences by the Norwegian Ministry of Energy in the 2023 Award in Predefined Areas (APA) – five licences as operator, and eight as partner.
[Read more…] about Wintershall Dea awarded 13 exploration licencesIsrael awards gas exploration licences to Eni, BP and four others
Fossil Energy – Licences Israel
Israel’s Energy Ministry said on Sunday it had awarded 12 licences to six companies to explore for natural gas off the country’s Mediterranean coast, aiming to create more competition and diversify suppliers.
[Read more…] about Israel awards gas exploration licences to Eni, BP and four othersSignificant discovery made at Stabroek offshore block
Fossil Energy – Stabroek Guyana
An appraisal well drilled by a consortium led by Exxon Mobil in Guyana has resulted in a significant discovery of oil and gas at the Stabroek offshore block.
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