MudVisionRT: Digital Transformation of Drilling Fluid Monitoring for Safe Oil and Gas Well Construction
The oil and gas industry is currently facing unprecedented challenges related to increasingly complex geological conditions and stricter industrial safety requirements. These challenges are particularly critical during well construction, where every technological parameter requires careful control. Drilling fluid, often referred to as the “blood” of the drilling process, plays a …
China’s CNPC to Drill 30 Exploration Wells in Uzbekistan
Uzbekneftegaz signed a contract with China’s CNPC XIBU Drilling Engineering Company Limited for drilling 30 exploration wells. This was reported by the company’s press service. Work under the contract will be carried out from 2026 to 2028 on newly identified prospective subsoil blocks in the Ustyurt region. The planned well …
Growth Through Technology and Partnership: How a Division of TAGRAS Holding Strengthens Its Position in Directional Drilling
In 2025, the geophysical division of TAGRAS Holding demonstrated steady growth in the segment of directional drilling. Despite a challenging market environment, the division not only maintained but expanded its client base, and also reached a new level of cooperation with a number of partners. The key result is the …
QazaqGaz and CNPC Signed a Contract for the Development of the Severnoye-1 Subsoil Block in Kazakhstan
On April 15, the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan hosted the signing of a contract for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons at the Severnoye-1 subsoil block in the Aktobe Region.This was reported by the ministry’s press service. The document was signed by Vice Minister of Energy E. Akbarov, Deputy …
Canadian Trillion Energy Discovered a Light Oil Field in Southeastern Turkey
Canadian Trillion Energy has discovered a light oil field in southeastern Turkey, in Şırnak Province. This was reported by the company’s press service. The discovery was made using the Çetinkaya-1 (C-1) well, drilled on the M47C3,C4 block. Oil accumulations with a density of 32.4° API were identified in carbonate formations …
Canadian Condor Set a Production Record in Uzbekistan
Canadian Condor Energies has set a new production record in Uzbekistan — more than 14 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. This was reported by the company’s press service. The increase in performance was achieved through the commissioning of the horizontal well Kumli-46 (K-46). As of April 13, 2026, …
OMK Premium Threaded Connection Recognized as Best Invention in Nizhny Novgorod Region
United Metallurgical Company (OMK) received the regional I.P. Kulibin Award for the best invention of the year in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The award was granted for the development of the premium threaded connection OMK Vega for casing pipes designed for the development of complex oil and gas fields. The …
Belorusneft Increases Drilling Activity
Belorusneft is increasing drilling activity. In March, the company’s well stock increased by 9 new wells.This was reported by the company’s press service. Leader – Rechitsa Area The main increase came from the Rechitsa field, where 5 wells were drilled: No. 544 (2,949 m); No. 557 (3,185 m); No. 300 …
Verkhnechonskneftegaz Increased Commercial Drilling Speed by 25%
Specialists of Verkhnechonskneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil and gas production segment) increased commercial drilling speed by more than 25% — by 900 metres per rig month. The effect was achieved at the Verkhnechonskoye oil and gas condensate field through the implementation of a set of Russian technologies. Verkhnechonskneftegaz introduced smaller …
Kaliningrad Offshore Area Transferred to Caspian Oilmen
LUKOIL-Kaliningradmorneft has been placed under the management of LUKOIL-Nizhnevolzhskneft LLC. The restructuring was carried out to centralise the management of LUKOIL’s offshore projects. The changes took place in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Interfax. The managing company is expected to conduct production and commercial activities aimed at the …