Alaska Promised Exemption from Oil and Gas Production Ban
During his visit to Alaska, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum promised to reverse a decision by the previous administration and “free up” 13 million acres of land—out of a total of 23 million acres—for oil and gas production. Joe Biden had previously designated these lands as “special zones.” Companies such …
Santos and Repsol Consider Selling Stakes in Alaska Oil Fields
Santos and Repsol are considering selling a minority stake in oil fields they jointly own and develop in Alaska. The deal could cost about $1 billion. Oil fields include the Pikka project, one of the largest in Alaska. Its value is estimated by consulting firm Rystad Energy at $4.5 billion. …
Australian Santos Reduced Hydrocarbon Production by 2% in the First Quarter
In the first quarter of 2024, the Australian company Santos Ltd. decreased hydrocarbon production by 2% compared to the same period in 2023 – to 21.8 million barrels of oil equivalent. The company’s press service reported this. Sales volumes decreased by 3% to 23.2 million barrels of oil equivalent, and revenue fell …
Barossa Gas Project on Australia’s Continental Shelf Nears Completion
The Barossa gas project, located in the Timor Sea on the continental shelf of north-west Australia, is now 70.6% complete. The Santos company announced this on April 18, 2024 in its report for the 1st quarter of 2024. Santos theses: installation of the 262km export gas pipeline between the floating …