In Block 32, TotalEnergies, with a 30 percent operating ownership, said 2024 it would continue drilling development wells through the third quarter of 2025 including three infill wells of Kari Phase 1. It said it was assessing potential additional developments in discoveries in the central and northern areas of the block. Block 32 is already in production through FPSOs Kaombo Norte and Kaombo Sul.
African exploration and production company Petralon Energy is on track to boost Nigerian crude production by a further 2,500 barrels per day (bpd), following drilling activities at the Dawes Island field, according to a news release from the African Energy Chamber. The company has recently completed a new well at the field, aligning with plans to maximize output at the field. Operated by Petralon Energy subsidiary Petralon 54 Limited, the field is situated in Petroleum Prospecting License (PPL) 259.
Total U.S. liquids production eked out a record-high of 20.83 million barrels a day (bpd) in April, up roughly 50,000 barrels from the previous month, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Petroleum Supply Monthly report released on Monday.
This year, production is set for a record annual average of 3.5 million bpd, up by 5% compared to the 2024 output, while oil sands volumes are expected to top 3.9 million bpd by 2030, per S&P Global Commodity Insights. The projection for 2030 is 500,000 bpd higher compared to the 2024 production level and is 100,000 bpd – or almost 3% — higher compared to the previous 10-year outlook.
“The Copper Moki wells have demonstrated exceptional reservoir performance, with cumulative production approaching one million barrels of oil to date”, said Monumental vice president for corporate development Max Sali. “The successful recompletion of CM-2 – including the perforation of three new intervals – is expected to significantly enhance output. We anticipate strong flush volumes and reservoir recharge, further validating the productivity of the Mt. Messenger formation.
LNG Canada represents a USD 40 billion-41 billion investment following a final investment decision in October 2018—making it Canada’s largest private-sector investment ever. Construction began in early 2020 and by mid-2024 was over 95% complete.
Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play posted significant first-quarter gains in 2025, building on last year’s strong performance, with oil output surging 26% and gas production rising 16% year-on-year, according to Rystad Energy estimates. This growth is shifting Argentina away from its historical dependence on gas imports, pushing the nation closer to energy self-sufficiency.
“Slowing global oil demand amid extreme uncertainty about the future of U.S. trade and a coming supply surplus are expected to hobble U.S. oil production growth later this year and could lead to an annual decline in output in 2026, according to a new analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights,” the analysis piece – by Jim Burkhard, Vice President and Global Head of Crude Oil Research, Ian Stewart, Associate Director, and the S&P Global Commodity Insights Crude Oil Markets team – stated.
Electris completions digitalize control of the entire productive area of the wellbore, providing real-time production intelligence across the reservoir. This enables operators to predict, adapt and act with confidence in response to dynamic production conditions — improving reservoir management over the life of the well and accessing reserves that conventional systems leave behind.
Day two of the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) took place Tuesday, May 6 in Houston, Texas. This year’s conference centers on the theme “Waves of innovation: Offshore energy excellence,” and much dialogue the second day indeed focused on the latest innovations and technology applications in the offshore sector. Another key theme that emerged throughout the day — how operators are pivoting strategies for offshore production in response to challenging times.