LLOG Exploration Offshore has brought the Salamanca Floating Production Unit (FPU) online in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico, achieving first oil from the Leon field in Keathley Canyon Block 689. The facility, located in 6,400 ft of water, marks the first reuse of a former Gulf production unit repurposed for new development.
“Most firms will suspend share repurchases altogether if oil prices fall below $50 per barrel, whilst protecting base dividends at all costs. Companies will also build flexibility into their investment programmes to rapidly cut spend in response to low prices,” it added.
Schlumberger NV (SLB) has secured a significant contract from Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) to provide services and technology for up to 35 ultra-deepwater wells in the strategically important Santos Basin. SLB said that the contract was awarded through a competitive tender process.
TechnipFMC PLC said it had won a “substantial contract” from Exxon Mobil Corp to deliver subsea production systems for the Hammerhead field in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana.
The project “confirms the partnership between Eni and Seri Industrial in the integrated management of the Brindisi site, together with the plant that Fib is building in Teverola (in the province of Caserta)”, Eni said.
Sawan noted that natural gas is one of the best fuels to reduce emissions in places that currently rely heavily on coal, such as China, India, and the rest of Asia. “We are absolutely committed to this sector,” he said, reiterating Shell’s prediction from earlier this year that demand for liquefied natural gas is set to expand by 60% between now and 2040.
Russia’s liquefied natural gas cargoes could be redirected to Turkey and Asia if the European Union makes a plan to ban Russian LNG official, Patrick Pouyanne, the chief executive of French oil and gas supermajor TotalEnergies, says.
Exxon has asked for security guarantees for its Rovuma LNG project from Mozambique’s government, the Financial Times reported, citing unnamed sources, who said the discussions were directly with the president of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo.
The agreement is the first direct long-term SPA between the companies. Volumes will be sourced from QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan facility and will be delivered to Messer customers worldwide. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
WTI crude oil (CL) extended its rebound for the second day, climbing above $64.50 per barrel. The recovery followed a two-week low hit on Monday. Strong inventory data and rising geopolitical risks injected fresh momentum into the market.