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The story of offshore oil exploration is often associated with massive rigs towering over deep waters. But the journey began much humbler, in the shallow wetlands of Louisiana during the early 1930s. This post dives into the pioneering days of "on-water drilling," the precursor to today's offshore operations. These early efforts in Louisiana's swamps laid the foundation for the sophisticated offshore drilling rigs we see today. The ingenuity and perseverance of those pioneers paved the way for advancements that continue to push the boundaries of oil and gas exploration in ever-deeper waters. MJ Logs - The Best Source for Raster Well Logs and LAS 🌐 mjlogs.com #MJLogs #WellLogging #Oil #Gas #OffshoreDrilling #OilAndGasHistory #EnergyExploration #Louisiana #Innovation #GulfOfMexico

Equinor and its partner DNO Norge AS have confirmed the volume estimates of Heisenberg discovery in the #NorthSea to be 24 to 56 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) with mean of 37 MMboe.  #offshore #oilandgas

Petrobras makes deepwater natural gas discovery offshore Colombia August 05, 2024 Petrobras achieved the main target of the Uchuva-2 well, confirming the extent of the natural gas discovery made in 2022 while drilling of the Uchuva-1 well. This well adds relevant information for the development of a new frontier of exploration and production in Colombia, reinforcing the volumetric potential for natural gas in the region. https://lnkd.in/gKwSXVyh

In November 2023, Ecopetrol (100% shares) started drilling the Orca Norte 1 offshore appraisal well in the Tayrona block, using the 2009-built Noble Discoverer, a DSS-21 column-stabilized dynamically positioned, sixth-generation semi-submersible drilling. The project aimed to accelerate natural gas expansion plans. The well drilling operations were completed successfully in January 2024. Orca Norte 1 is located in the Colombian Caribbean, 39 kilometers from the coast of Punta Gallinas in La Guajira, 430 kilometers from Barranquilla, and with a sea depth of 706 meters (2316 feet). The well was drilled in a record time of 38 days and showed the presence of two gas accumulations in reservoirs other than the Orca-1 discovery, triggering a re-evaluation of the original project and expanding La Guajira Offshore’s gas potential. "The findings of this new discovery will be evaluated further to determine their commercial viability," said the company in a statement. #ecopetrol #colombiancaribbean #gasdiscovery #orcafield #tayronablock

Wellesley Petroleum has been granted a drilling permit by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) for well 35/11-29 S (Toppand øst) in production license 248 C. Awarded in 2013, this license is valid until 2035. Wellesley Petroleum operates the well with a 30% interest, alongside partners Equinor (30%) and Petoro (40%). The well, drilled with the COSL Promoter rig, aimed to discover petroleum in Middle Jurassic reservoir rocks. While it encountered multiple formations, the well was ultimately dry and has been permanently plugged and abandoned. https://lnkd.in/dtzidQ6j #WellesleyPetroleum #OilAndGas #OffshoreDrilling #Exploration #NorwegianOffshoreDirectorate #COSLPromoter #Energy #Sustainability #PetroleumEngineering #OilIndustry #Norway #EnergyExploration #OffshoreEnergy #OilExploration

📢Upstream International News 🌍 Shelf Drilling Secures Lucrative Contract Extension in Egypt's Gulf of Suez! The company announces a two-year contract extension for the Rig 141 jack-up rig with Gemsa Petroleum Company (Gempetco) for operations in the Gulf of Suez offshore Egypt. This extension, valued at approximately USD 51 million, seamlessly continues the rig's current term and demonstrates Shelf Drilling's strong foothold in the region. One year of the extension will be delegated to Petrogulf misr, further enhancing operational efficiency and bolstering Shelf Drilling's presence in the area. With the contract extension, the rig's expected availability extends to February 2026, affirming its crucial role in ongoing offshore operations. Shelf Drilling is a prominent international offshore drilling contractor, specializing in shallow water operations across key regions including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, India, West Africa, the Mediterranean, and North Sea. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/dwkyBXgQ Don't miss our next 5th Edition of Shallow and Deepwater Mexico from October 8 to 10, 2024 in the Oil Capital of Mexico, Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche. 🌐 www.offshoremx.com #energy #upstream #oilandgas #oilandgasindustry #gulfofmexico #deepwater #onshore #offshoremx #offshoremxnews

📢Upstream International News 🗺 Stena Drilling Advances Stena Evolution Drillship Operations 🚢 Stena Drilling unveils a significant upgrade for its 7th Generation Drillship, the "Stena Evolution", enabling it to handle pressures of up to 20,000 psi (20K). This enhancement, in collaboration with NOV and Shell, positions the vessel at the forefront of drilling technology, expanding its capabilities to tackle previously inaccessible reservoirs. With this upgrade, the Stena Evolution is poised to undertake completion operations in the Sparta field for Shell in the US Gulf of Mexico, demonstrating its versatility and commitment to innovation in the offshore drilling sector. Don't miss our next 5th Edition of Shallow and Deepwater Mexico from October 8 to 10, 2024 in the Oil Capital of Mexico, Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche. 🌐 www.offshoremx.com #energy #upstream #oilandgas #oilandgasindustry #gulfofmexico #deepwater #onshore #offshoremx #offshoremxnews

"Second gas discovery in a row in #BarentsSea region east of #Wisting field." "A second consecutive gas discovery has been made in Norway’s #BarentsSea waters in the same area as the planned development of the very large #Wisting oil and gas discovery. The well on the #Hassel prospect has a preliminary recoverable resource estimate of between 3.23 million and 4.42 million barrels of oil equivalent, according to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate." https://lnkd.in/geXJwsS7

Aker BP gearing up to spud North Sea well with Noble rig   Norwegian oil and gas player Aker BP has received consent from the country’s offshore safety regulator to use one of Noble Corporation’s jack-up rigs for exploration activities in the North Sea off Norway. 🔽 Find more info in comments below 🔽 #Norwegian #OilandGas #AkerBP #OffshoreSafety #NobleCorporation #Exploration #NorthSea #CleanEnergy #OilandGasNews ⤵️ Click Follow on our page to keep up to date with energy news ⤵️

Chariot Limited Ltd (AIM:CHAR, OTC:OIGLF) told investors it has begun drilling operations at the Anchois gas project, offshore Morocco. The drillship has arrived at the site, and drilling of the Anchois-3 well has commenced. The well, Anchois-3, is designed with multiple objectives. It will see a vertical pilot well drilled, evaluating the Footwall prospect, estimated to have 170 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of gas. With a side-track from the pilot, Chariot plans to further appraise the main Anchois resource, currently estimated at 637 Bcf of contingent resources. Also the Anchois North Flank prospect, estimated at 213 bcf, will also be targeted. Flow testing will be conducted to evaluate the productivity of the well. It is intended that the well can be used as a future production site. Well operations are expected to take approximately two months to complete. "We are very pleased to commence this highly anticipated well at... More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/kFjr105G4G4