Projects

  • Successful first oil production at Eldfisk North Project in the North Sea

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    Oil production starts at Eldfisk North Project in the North Sea

    The Eldfisk North Project, located in the Greater Ekofisk Area in the North Sea and operated by ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, has commenced its first oil production several weeks ahead of schedule. The Eld... more

  • BlueNord ASA provides update on Tyra II commissioning

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    Technical issue with gas compressor to delay Tyra II commissioning

    BlueNord ASA has announced an operational occurrence with the intermediate pressure (IP) gas compressor will impact the commissioning of the new Tyra II facilities in the North Sea. The investigation has con... more

  • Carnarvon Energy outlines strategic focus to maximise shareholder value

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    Carnarvon Energy strengthens focus on Dorado to maximise value

    Carnarvon Energy Limited has recently reaffirmed its business priorities, emphasising its commitment to restoring and growing shareholder value by maximising the value of its asset base and reducing corporate c... more

  • Exploration begins on Who Dat East Well in US Gulf of Mexico

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    Exploration begins on Who Dat East Well in US Gulf of Mexico

    The Who Dat East exploration/appraisal well, located offshore in the US Gulf of Mexico, officially began drilling operations on 27 April 2024. This well, situated approximately 27 kilometres east of the Who ... more

  • Oil production starts at Eldfisk North Project in the North Sea
  • Technical issue with gas compressor to delay Tyra II commissioning
  • Carnarvon Energy strengthens focus on Dorado to maximise value
  • Exploration begins on Who Dat East Well in US Gulf of Mexico

Carnarvon Energy strengthens focus on Dorado to maximise value

Carnarvon Energy Limited has recently reaffirmed its business priorities, emphasising its commitment to restoring and growing shareholder value by maximising the value of its asset base and reducing corporate costs. One of the key highlights of Carnarvon's new strategy is the progress made on the Dorado development plan, which is designed to enhance project value, reduce overall capital expenditure, and ensure readiness for a final investment decision (FID) in 2024. Carnarvon CEO Philip Huizenga said the company is well positioned to deliver the Dorado project through to a FID this year, and onto first oil... more

QPM launches drilling operations for Teviot Brook South wells

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX:QPM) has announced the start of drilling operations for seven new production wells at the Teviot Brook South area in South East Queensland,. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing production growth strategy and signifies a significant development in its commitment to enhancing output capabilities. The Teviot Brook South Well Program involves the installation of seven new Surface to Inseam (SIS) well pairs. Each pair comprises a vertical production well linked with a lateral well drilled within the Goonyella Middle Seam. The innovative drilling plan aims to... more

QPM announces 38 per cent increase in Moranbah Project reserves

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX:QPM) has reported a substantial increase in reserves at its Moranbah Project in Queensland, with 2P reserves rising by 38 per cent from 240PJ to 331PJ. The independently certified reserve update, completed by Netherland, Sewell & Associates Inc. (NSAI), indicates a significant growth in the project's potential. The Moranbah Gas Project's reserves are located within QPM’s portfolio of 100 per cent owned Petroleum Leases, connected to gas gathering and processing infrastructure. This increase in reserves positions QPM to expand its energy business and supply Easter... more

Tamboran signs major gas supply agreement with NT government

Tamboran Resources Corporation (TBN) has announced the signing of a binding Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with the Northern Territory government to supply 40 TJ per day (~19 TJ per day net to Tamboran) from the proposed Shenandoah South Pilot Project. This agreement, with an initial term of nine years starting in H1 2026 and an option for a further six-and-a-half years, represents approximately two-thirds of the Northern Territory's current gas requirements. The gas will be supplied on a take-or-pay basis at a market-competitive price, escalating at 100 per cent of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This commi... more

QPM announces strategic realignment for energy growth

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX:QPM), a key player in sustainable mining and energy solutions, has announced a strategic realignment to expedite the growth of its gas and energy assets. This shift, aimed at enhancing shareholder value and addressing the urgent energy needs in Eastern Australia, will focus on expanding and enhancing the Moranbah Gas Project (MGP). The decision to prioritise the MGP follows a comprehensive portfolio review and market analysis. The project is expected to play a crucial role in addressing forecasted gas supply shortfalls and supporting the transition to renewable energy ... more

Wood awarded Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract

The Sunrise Joint Venture (SJV), comprising TIMOR GAP (56.56 per cent), Woodside Energy (33.44 per cent), and Osaka Gas Australia (10.00 per cent), has awarded the Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract to Wood Australia Pty Ltd (Wood PLC) following a global contract procurement process. The study, led by Wood PLC, will involve a multi-disciplinary subcontracting team of specialist consulting partners. It will focus on key issues related to the development, processing, and marketing of gas, with a strong emphasis on delivering gas to Timor-Leste for processing and LNG sales, or to Australia. Various dis... more

Angel CCS Joint Venture and Yara Pilbara Fertilisers to Explore CCS

The Angel CCS Joint Venture has joined forces with Yara Pilbara Fertilisers Pty Ltd (Yara Pilbara) to investigate the feasibility of employing carbon capture and storage (CCS) to decarbonise Yara Pilbara’s existing operations near Karratha, Western Australia. The proposed large-scale, multi-user CCS hub, operated by Woodside Energy, aims to assist Australian and international industries in their decarbonisation efforts. Yara Pilbara has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Angel CCS Joint Venture to explore the potential of CCS in reducing emissions from their operations in the... more

Oil production starts at Eldfisk North Project in the North Sea

The Eldfisk North Project, located in the Greater Ekofisk Area in the North Sea and operated by ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, has commenced its first oil production several weeks ahead of schedule. The Eldfisk North Project, situated in PL018, is a joint effort of TotalEnergies EP Norge AS (39.896%), ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS (35.112%), Vår Energi ASA (12.388%), Sval Energi AS (7.604%), and Petoro AS (5%). The Norwegian authorities approved the Eldfisk North Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) in December 2022, with the original production start scheduled in the second quarter of 2024. Howev... more

Technical issue with gas compressor to delay Tyra II commissioning

BlueNord ASA has announced an operational occurrence with the intermediate pressure (IP) gas compressor will impact the commissioning of the new Tyra II facilities in the North Sea. The investigation has confirmed that the technical issue is related to the transformer delivering power to the IP gas compressor. The operator, TotalEnergies, has determined that the transformer for the IP gas compressor requires repair, which will affect the timing of the ramp-up to maximum technical capacity. Repair work is underway, and a dedicated team is concurrently developing options to partially resume gas export fro... more

Exploration begins on Who Dat East Well in US Gulf of Mexico

The Who Dat East exploration/appraisal well, located offshore in the US Gulf of Mexico, officially began drilling operations on 27 April 2024. This well, situated approximately 27 kilometres east of the Who Dat Floating Production System (FPS), aims to appraise an existing discovery at Who Dat East and test additional prospective targets. Operated by LLOG, the Noble Valiant drillship spudded the Who Dat East well on April 28, 2024. The well, designated MC 509-1(LLOG), is located in a water depth of approximately 1,300 metres. Its objective is to appraise a gas/condensate discovery made in 2001 and te... more

Tamboran plans US listing on NYSE to boost Beetaloo Basin Project funding

Tamboran Resources Corporation (ASX: TBN) has announced its intention to list its shares of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) through a US Initial Public Offering (IPO) under the ticker "TBN". The company's shares of common stock, represented by CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs), will also continue to trade on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The proposed listing on the NYSE will be carried out under the registration statement on Form S-1, which has been formally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The listing is expected to occur once the registration... more

TotalEnergies to strengthen gas portfolio in Malaysia

TotalEnergies has reached an agreement with Sapura Upstream Assets Sdn Bhd (SUA) to acquire its 50 per cent interest in Malaysian gas producer SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn (SapuraOMV) for $530 million. This deal, which is still subject to closing adjustments, is expected to be completed in the second half of 2024. This agreement follows an earlier deal with OMV signed on 31 January 2024, to acquire its 50 per cent interest in SapuraOMV. Upon completion of both transactions and meeting regulatory approvals, TotalEnergies will own 100 per cent of SapuraOMV. SapuraOMV's key assets include a 40 per cent operat... more

TotalEnergies and Oman advance Marsa LNG project

TotalEnergies has taken a monumental step towards sustainable energy collaboration with the Sultanate of Oman, solidifying their long-standing partnership. During a high-profile visit to Muscat on 21 April 2024, TotalEnergies CEO and Chairman Patrick Pouyanné convened with the Sultan of Oman and the Prime Minister of the Cabinet of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, and Minister of Energy & Minerals of the Cabinet of Oman, His Excellency Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi — reaffirming their shared commitment to future energy endeavours. At the heart of this historic encounter was the an... more

Hartshead Resources advances gas fields amid fiscal uncertainties

Hartshead Resources NL (ASX: HHR) has announced that despite uncertainties surrounding future fiscal policies, the P2607 Joint Venture (JV) remains committed to advancing the Phase 1 Gas Field Development of the Anning & Somerville Gas Fields, with the 2024 JV budget firmly in place. Hartshead CEO Chris Lewis stated: “The Joint Venture continues to work to move our gas development project forward, looking at innovative funding arrangements to potentially reduce upfront capital expenditure (CAPEX). “Discussions with policymakers and other stakeholders have been encouraging, and I anticipate that a p... more