Oman Auctions Several Offshore Oil and Gas Blocks by 2025
Auctions for new units in Oman, which started in 2023, will now be held annually. Oman plans to auction several oil and gas blocks on the Arabian Sea shelf by the end of the year, said the head of the country’s Ministry of Energy, Salim al-Awfi. According to him, tenders …
Turkey Begins a New Project to Search for Gas in the Northwest of the Country
Ankara launches gas exploration project for $125 thousand. The Turkish state-owned company TPAO has launched drilling for exploration of gas deposits in the province of Canakkale, located in the north-west of the country. The estimated cost of geological exploration is $125 thousand, local media write. TPAO named its first exploration …
CNPC Specialists Have Begun Geological Exploration Work in the Southwest of Tajikistan
The China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has begun implementing a project for the exploration and production of new hydrocarbon deposits in southwest Tajikistan. This was announced by CNPC General Director B. Deji. On April 11, 2024, the launch ceremony of the project for the development of new fields in southwestern …
Russia Refocuses Geological Exploration on Scarce Minerals
Russia is reorienting geological exploration to scarce types of minerals, the main task is to ensure the state’s raw material security, said the head of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources, Alexander Kozlov. The minister congratulated geologists on their professional holiday and noted that they are always “among those who …
In Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug the Demand for Geologists Has Increased by 95%
Over the three months of 2024, more than 160 new vacancies for geologists were published in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. This figure is 95% higher than the figure for the same period last year, hh.ru experts told URA.RU on the eve of Geologist’s Day. “In Ugra in the first quarter, …
Lukoil Intends to Invest 14.5 Billion Rubles in Geological Exploration in Komi and the Nenets Autonomous Okrug Over Four Years
It is planned to construct seven prospecting and five exploration wells. LLC Lukoil-Perm (a subsidiary of PJSC Lukoil) intends to invest 14.5 billion rubles in geological exploration in the Komi Republic and the Nenets Autonomous Okrug over the next four years. The company expects to annually increase 5 million tons …
In 2023 Rosprirodnadzor Rejected Two-Thirds Of Subsoil Users’ Projects For Geological Exploration In The Arctic
In 2023, Rosprirodnadzor reviewed 120 projects for the construction of exploration wells in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, according to a report on the agency’s activities. “As a result of reviewing the specified project documentation, Rosprirodnadzor issued 80 (67%) negative conclusions and 40 (33%) positive conclusions,” the document …
Lukoil May Increase Investments In Geological Exploration By 30% In 2024
According to the head of the company’s geological exploration department, Alexander Semyanov, investments could grow to 47 billion rubles compared to 36 billion rubles in 2023. Lukoil’s investments in geological exploration may grow by 30% this year – to 47 billion rubles, compared to 36 billion rubles in 2023, follows …
Study Core Samples, Visit The Arctic And Learn What Stratigraphy Is – Geology Days Start At The Rosneft Pavilion
Geology Days will be held in the Rosneft pavilion at VDNKh as part of the International Exhibition and Forum “Russia” from April 2 to 7. Visitors to the exhibition will be able not only to learn about geological exploration tools and techniques, but also to see unique footage from the …
The Increase In Oil Reserves In The Russian Federation In 2024 May Amount To 525 Million Tons
Gas reserves may reach 670 billion cubic meters, according to the forecast of the All-Russian Scientific Research Geological Petroleum Institute. The increase in oil and condensate reserves based on the results of geological exploration in Russia in 2024 may amount to 525 million tons, and natural gas – 670 billion …