Blackbourn Reports: Petroleum Geology of the Pre-Jurassic
Graham Blackbourn: Blackbourn Geoconsulting II.2.1 Palaeozoic In some central and southern parts of the West Siberian Basin (WSB), oil and gas shows are widespread and numerous accumulations have been discovered in weathered and fractured mid and late Palaeozoic rocks below the Jurassic unconformity, especially on structurally high areas adjacent to …
Rosneft: Reservoir Interpretation Increases Drilling Efficiency
R.I. Abdrakhimov, R.R. Galiyev, D.D. Suleymanov T.S. Usmanov, Chem.Dr. (LLC “RN-UfaNIPIneft”) I.S. Afanasyev, Physics-Math. Dr. (OJSC “NC “Rosneft”) Introduction The Neocomian section in Western Siberia was formed through the gradual lateral infilling of debris into a relatively deep sea basin. For most of the territory, the source of the debris …
Technology Roundtable: Well Completions with Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Packers Plus, Tenaris, TMK Premium-Services, Centek, TAM International & Tendeka
The key element to any well completion is the well design plan that is adopted. Would you agree with this statement and why? Baker Hughes: The well design is a critical aspect to ensure the most efficient well completion. The optimum well design will include considerations for various different reservoir …
IBM and Skolkovo Foundation Join in Efforts to Drive Innovation in Russia
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Skolkovo Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by the Russian Government, have signed two agreements aimed at driving innovation in Russia. As part of the first agreement IBM will establish a Science and Technology Center within the future Skolkovo Innovation Center in Moscow. IBM estimates that …
Max Petroleum: ASK-2, Triassic Duster
Max Petroleum Plc, an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Kazakhstan, announced today that the ASK-2 well has been drilled to a total depth of 3,412 metres without encountering any viable reservoirs in the deeper Triassic section, which was the primary objective. The well will now be …
Shtokman Development: LNG Plant and Onshore Infrastructure facilities approved during public hearings
Teriberka Rural Settlement in Murmansk region hosted the Third Public Hearings where the Design and Engineering Documentation (DED) for the Shtokman gas-condensate field (SGCF) Development Phase 1 facilities were discussed. During the hearings representatives of Shtokman Development AG (SDAG) and companies involved in DED development, in particular Technip Rus, Giprospetsgaz, …
Integra Group Interim Management Statement and Financial Highlights for the 9 months of 2011
Integra Group, one of the leading independent providers of diversified oilfield services, released today its Interim Management Statement and unaudited financial highlights for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011. The financial data are based on management assessment only and have not been reviewed by external auditors. Growth in …
FMC Technologies Awarded $40 Million Subsea Systems Contract from LLOG
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with LLOG Exploration Company, LLC, for the design, manufacture and supply of subsea production systems to support its Who Dat project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The award is valued at approximately $40 million in revenue to FMC. FMC’s …
Roxi Petroleum Receives South Yelemes Pilot Production Gas Flaring Consent
Roxi Petroleum, the Central Asian oil and gas company with a focus on Kazakhstan, is pleased to announce that it has been advised by the Ministry of Oil & Gas of the Republic of Kazakhstan that its operating Company, BNG Ltd LLP, (“BNG”) has received approval for gas flaring for …
TGS Signs Additional Letter of Intent for 3D Vessel
TGS announces that it has signed a Letter of Intent with Polarcus to charter the 12 streamer new build vessel, M/V Polarcus Amani, for 3D multi-client projects in Europe during the 2012 summer season. The charter will begin in mid-April and last for approximately five months. The details of the …