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Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said the top crude exporter does not target a specific figure for its oil production and that its output is based on customers' needs.
Al-Falih said that despite low crude prices, "demand for oil does not worry me", adding that demand for crude in China remains "very healthy". The minister is part of an official Saudi visit headed by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aimed at bolstering relations with China. The delegation heads to Japan late on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia produced 10.67 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude, the most in its history, in July. Al-Falih told Reuters last week that production in August had remained around that level, though he could not cite a specific number. Saudi Arabia has a production capacity of 12.5 million bpd, giving it the ability to boost output in case of any global shortage. "The market now is saturated with oversupply and we don't see in the short term a need for the kingdom to reach its maximum production capacity," he said.
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来自/Natural Gas World 8月18日消息 编译/孔艳坤 石油圈原创www.oilsns.com
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First oil has flowed from the Tweneboa, Enyenra, Ntomme (TEN) fields offshore Ghana to the production ship, FPSO, UK-based Tullow Oil announced August 18.Tullow as operator said that first oil was achieved “on time and on budget” three years after the plan of development was approved by Ghana’s government in May 2013. It said the TEN start-up process is well advanced, and that it expects oil production to ramp-up gradually towards the FPSO’s capacity of 80,000 b/d (gross) through the rest of 2016.
Its statement however did not say whether plans to produce early gas from TEN in 1H2017 and to shut down its nearby Jubilee oil and gas field for 8-12 weeks had yet been cleared by government. Early gas from TEN would partly offset a halt in Jubilee gas supplies during the stoppage.Tullow estimates that TEN average annualised production in 2016 will be roughly 23,000 b/d gross (11,000 b/d net to Tullow).
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James Fisher公司负责人表示,兼并Lexmar后,会加强James Fisher公司的专业潜水设备服务能力,同时更有利于公司接触到具有战略意义的亚太地区,因此公司十分欢迎Lexmar的加入。
来自/Subsea World News 8月1日消息 编译/张弘引石油圈原创www.oilsns.com
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James Fisher has acquired the entire share capital of Lexmar Engineering Pte Limited and Lexmar Sat Systems Pte Limited (together ‘Lexmar’).
The initial consideration is SGD 17.5 million (USD 13 million) in cash, with further future consideration of up to SGD 9.3 million (USD 7 million) subject to the completion of certain projects, the company said.
Founded in Singapore in 1996, Lexmar is a provider of service and support of diving equipment and saturated diving systems. The company is currently completing three 18 man twin bell saturation diving systems.
Nick Henry, chief executive officer of James Fisher, said: “The acquisition of Lexmar will strengthen our specialist diving equipment services and is well located to access the strategically important Asia Pacific region. We are delighted to welcome Lexmar to the Group.”
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Iran's Sepahan Oil Company (SOC) has announced the successful improvement of the quality of its base oil product.
Ali Dehghanian, the general manager of SOC Refinery, said that the continuous improvement of base oil quality is one of the main strategies of the company in the field of base stocks. In this line, the company launched the first phase of a project in the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 20, 2016) by producing "SN-500 Empowered" base oil with the aim of improving base oil quality, SOC Public Relation Department told Trend April 24.
The color index of around 1, the viscosity index of over 90, and the pour point of below minus 6 degrees Celsius are the key specifications of the new product, which has been highly appreciated on the target markets. Therefore, the company has allotted the lion's share of its base oil production capacity to the Group I base oils.
SOC is active in the field of base stocks (Group I base oils, PRO, and wax) and finished products (various types of Speedy engine oils). With an annual production capacity of 700,000 tons, the company is one of the largest lubricant producers in the Middle East. Through defining long-term strategies and launching new development plans, the company has set a target for selling one million tons of improved-quality base stocks and end products in Iranian calendar year 1398 (March 2019-March 2020).
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5月3日,Erin Energy公司发布消息称:Island Constructor号轻型井干预(LWI)船已经成功在Oyo-8号井完成任务,并且公司已经恢复该井的生产作业。石油圈原创www.oilsns.com
Erin Energy将在接下来的几天内提升产量,提高至关井前7,000桶/日的生产水平。Island Constructor号在Oyo-8号井进行了LWI服务,以打开水下控制的水下安全阀(SCSSV),该安全阀在Oyo油田落实减产计划后无法再次打开。
首席运营官Segun Omidele表示:“很高兴看到Oyo-8号井恢复生产作业,而且此次工作的成功在于能够在预算费用内按时完成,感谢合作伙伴能够如此高效、迅速地完成工作。”
来自/Oil Voice 5月3日消息 编译/赵宁
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Erin Energy Corporation (NYSE MKT:ERN) (JSE:K) announced today the Island Constructor light well intervention (LWI) vessel has successfully completed work on the Oyo-8 well and the Company has resumed production from the well.
Erin Energy will now begin a ramp up of production from the well over the next few days to pre-shut in levels of approximately 7,000 barrels of oil per day. The vessel performed LWI service on the Oyo-8 well, to open the sub-surface controlled sub-surface safety valve (SCSSV), which failed to re-open following a planned production curtailment in the Oyo field.
'We are pleased to have Oyo-8 back on production with the work completed on time and within budget,' said Segun Omidele, Chief Operating Officer. 'I thank the team and our service partners for their quick and efficient work.'
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据彭博社报道,壳牌将出售他们在MLNG Tiga拥有的15%的股权。此次销售获利将超过10亿美元。据说那些潜在买家是由私人股权公司构成的。其中拥有MLNG Tiga 60%股权的马来西亚国家石油公司将具有此次交易的优先认股权。
壳牌试图在2016-2018这三年出售近300亿美元的资产,从而有更多的资金进行与英国天然气公司的并购事宜。在上周初,壳牌就已将马来群岛沙巴州正在生产的四大油田的经营股份以2500万美元的交易额出售给了当地的Hibiscus石油公司。
来自/Upstream 10月14日消息 编译/尉晶
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According to Bloomberg, citing people with knowledge of the matter, Shell is gauging interest for its 15% stake in MLNG Tiga.The sale could fetch more than $1 billion, according to Bloomberg's report. Potential buyers are said to be comprised of private equity firms.Malaysia's state-owned Petronas, which owns 60% of MLNG Tiga, is said to have pre-emptive rights on the stake.
Shell is in the midst of trying to sell some $30 billion in assets in the three years through 2018 to help shore up its finances following its giant merger with BG Group.Earlier this week, Shell was reported to have sold its operated stake in four producing oilfields off Sabah, Malaysia, to local independent Hibiscus Petroleum in a $25 million deal.
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A day after issuing an ultimatum to oil companies in the Niger Delta to cease operations or face more attacks, Nigerian media are reporting that militants have attacked a Chevron installation, blowing up a well head.
The attack targeted well head number 10 on Chevron Nigeria’s Marakaba line in Warri in the Niger Delta, according to Nigerian reports.
Explosives were detonated on the well head, which is part of the facility that comprises the Okan offshore installation, which was taken offline last week after a militant attack, reports said.
There has been no official confirmation from Chevron as of yet.
On Thursday, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) had issued two very specific warnings: One was to oil companies in general to shut down operations in the Niger Delta region. The second was specifically to Chevron to make no attempt at repairs of damage done from earlier attacks.
Militants had also threatened to attack Chevron workers.
“When we blew up the Chevron Valve Platform it resulted in total blackout in the Escravos Tank farm for more than three hours. If we can do it just know that we are capable of bringing down your tank farms if you continue with repair works on the blown valve platform,” NDA said in a statement issued to Nigerian media.
So far attacks have cut output by between 600,000-1.4 million barrels per day.
Earlier on Thursday, Exxon Mobil reportedly declared force majeure on Qua Iboe crude after an accident the company said was not related to militant attacks.
Exxon said a subsea pipeline linking to Qua Iboe was damaged by a drilling rig. Then, early on Friday, unnamed traders cited by both Bloomberg and Reuters claimed that Exxon had declared force majeure on Qua Iboe crude deliveries.
Qua Iboe is Nigeria's largest crude stream. May should have seen some 337,000 barrels per day of Qua Iboe exported this month, according to Reuters.
On Wednesday, Royal Dutch Shell declared force majeure on its exports of Bonny Light crude. Shell has been forced to evacuate staff from its Eja OML 79 production facility.
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FMC Technologies (FTI) announced Monday afternoon that it has named Douglas Pferdehirt its new CEO effective September 1. He replaces John Gremp, who has served as the company's chief executive since 2011. Gremp will remain Chairman of the FTI Board of Directors until he retires in May 2017, at which time Pferdehirt will also assume the Chairman role.
Who Is Douglas J. Pferdehirt?
Pferdehirt joined FTI in August 2012 as Executive VP and COO following a 26- year career at Schlumberger. He was appointed President of FTI in 2015.
During his tenure at FTI, he has helped lead and execute many strategic shifts, including industry-changing alliances with leading service providers, such as Technip. "Under his leadership, FTI has established a platform for industry standardization, improved execution and enhanced customer relationships," the company said in the Monday statement.
Pferdehirt lauded Gremp's achievements at CEO, saying, "John Gremp's vision and leadership have built FMC Technologies into one of the most important and successful equipment and services providers in the world, a company committed to the success of its customers, shareholders, partners and employees. I am excited about what lies ahead for FMC Technologies and I couldn't be more honored to lead this great organization."
Gremp's Successful 41-Years At FTI
Gremp has served as CEO of FTI since 2011. He has been with the company for 41 years. "Under his leadership as CEO, the company has achieved significant growth, closer alignment with customers, leadership in global markets and a reputation for being a company committed to its values," FTI said.
Speaking to the leadership transition, Gremp said, "This is the perfect time for Doug Pferdehirt to become FMC Technologies' next Chief Executive Officer...Doug is a strong leader who has demonstrated his ability to translate vision and strategy into solid execution as the company continues to drive results through integrated business models, innovative technology, standardization and superior execution."
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OAO NOVATEK has announced that Novatek Gas & Power, a wholly owned trading subsidiary of NOVATEK, has supplied its first LNG cargo sourced from the Trinidad & Tobago LNG plant, to Chile, Port Quintero.
Lev Feodosyev, deputy chairman of the management board and commercial director of NOVATEK, noted: “This first LNG cargo is an important milestone for NOVATEK to enter the global LNG market. After the launch of the first train of the Yamal LNG project, we will enter the LNG market with our own volumes, and gaining spot trading experience is important for us."
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本周四,尼日利亚与中国公司签订价值800亿美元的油气基础设施合同。尼日利亚是OPEC成员国,最近跻身非洲最大石油生产国,原油出口收入占全国总收入的70%,但油气基础设施急需更新换代。由于设施维修不善,该国四个炼油厂长期以来未能达到满负荷生产,也致使国内80%的能源需求只能依靠国外进口。同时,武装分子频繁袭击尼日尔三角洲能源重地油气设施更是雪上加霜,近几周内,油气生产水平降至30年来最低水平。
尼日利亚石油部长、尼日利亚国家石油公司(NNPC)负责人Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu近期进行全球巡回访问,中国是他此行的第一站。自上周日起,Emmanuel开始对中国进行访问,意在吸引更多中国公司投资。
NNPC在声明中表示,公司已经与中国公司签订谅解备忘录,中方公司投资800亿美元,用于尼日利亚油气基础设施、输油管道、炼油厂、电力、设施更新以及上游建设等方面。几天前,NNPC指出,自6月16日起,尼日利亚境内没有发生武装分子袭击事件,石油产量也从30万桶/日提升至190万桶。Goldman Sachs分析称,尼日利亚石油生产正常化可能会造成全球油价下降压力,在今年下半年或低于每桶50美元。
来自/Hydrocarbon Processing 2016年6月30日消息
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Nigeria signs $80 B oil and gas infrastructure deals with China
Nigeria has signed oil and gas infrastructure agreements worth $80 B with Chinese companies. (Reuters) Nigeria has signed oil and gas infrastructure agreements worth $80 B with Chinese companies, the West African country's state oil company said on Thursday.
Nigeria, an OPEC member which was until recently Africa's biggest oil producer, relies on crude sales for around 70% of national income, but its oil and gas infrastructure is in need of updating.
The country's four refineries have never reached full production because of poor maintenance, causing it to rely on expensive imported fuel for 80% of energy needs.
These problems have been exacerbated by a series of attacks on oil and gas facilities by militants in the southern Niger Delta energy hub which pushed production down to 30-year lows in the last few weeks.
Oil minister Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, who also heads the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has been in China since Sunday for a roadshow aimed at raising investment.
"Memorandum of understandings (MoUs) worth over $80 B to be spent on investments in oil and gas infrastructure, pipelines, refineries, power, facility refurbishments and upstream have been signed with Chinese companies," said NNPC in a statement.
NNPC added the China roadshow was "the first of many investor roadshows intended for the raising of funds" to support the country's oil and gas infrastructure development plans.
Earlier this week, NNPC said oil production had in the last few days risen by around 300 Mbpd to 1.9 MMbpd due to repairs, and no attacks having been carried out since June 16.
Goldman Sachs, in a report published on Wednesday, said a "normalization" in Nigerian oil production would put pressure on global oil prices and may mean prices will average less than $50 a barrel during the second half of 2016.
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来自/Subsea World News 8月4日消息 编译/张弘引石油圈原创www.oilsns.com
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PJ Valves (PJV) has been awarded more than GBP 1m (USD 1.3m) worth of contracts to supply over 1,000 valves to Maersk Oil’s Culzean field in the UK North Sea.
PJV will manufacture forged cast gate globe and check valves in super duplex and super alloys for the well head, living and central processing platforms.
The company will also supply wafer check valves to prevent fluid backflow on these facilities.
The valve package is scheduled to be delivered in 2017.
Because of the success of the front-end scope, PJV has subsequently been awarded contracts for the compressor, metering and water treatment packages, the company informed.
The Culzean gas field is expected to reach a peak production rate of 400 to 500 million standard cubic feet per day, providing for around 5 per cent of the UK’s total gas consumption by 2020.
SM Energy has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire 24,783 net acres in Howard County, West Texas, expanding the company’s Midland basin footprint to approximately 46,750 net acres.
The acquired acreage position is largely contiguous and includes approximately 4,900 boed net production (with two new wells coming on-line in August 2016) and 6 MMboe of proved developed producing reserves. The purchase price is $980 million and the seller is Rock Oil Holdings LLC.
Jay Ottoson, president and CEO of SM Energy, said, “This is a negotiated transaction for assets in Howard County, a region of the Midland basin that is emerging as a top tier area for well performance. Our operational expertise in the region can be immediately applied to the acquisition assets. We expect that the implementation of pad drilling, reservoir modeling, zipper fracs, and leading edge completion technologies will add value from the start. We anticipate running one rig in the area in the fourth quarter of 2016 and two rigs throughout 2017."
The transaction is expected to close on Oct. 4, 2016, with an effective date of Sept. 1, 2016, and will be subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
The Oil and Gas Authority has awarded four contracts, with a combined value of more than $7.9 million (GBP 6 million) over three years, for surface and subsurface studies to improve the understanding and maximize value in the UK Continental Shelf.
As part of the new contracts, Lloyd’s Register, British Geological Survey (BGS) and Schlumberger will conduct exploration work on the UKCS for a three year period. Lloyd’s Register has been awarded two of the four contracts to provide regional exploration maps and regional and field support engineering services to the OGA. BGS will provide geoscience project services that aid the identification, definition and quantification of leads and prospects and provide input data to the calculation of undiscovered resource volumes and Schlumberger will provide OGA with subsurface studies and reservoir evaluation services.
“In order to fulfil OGA’s goal to maximise economic value of the UKCS, it is vital we can independently assess remaining undiscovered resources and improve our geotechnical understanding” said Gunther Newcombe, OGA exploration, production and decommissioning director.
“In addition, OGA is seeking to drive regional development and protect critical infrastructure while promoting the best application of new technologies. The award of these contracts provides a valuable, additional technical resource to the OGA’s Exploration, Production and Decommissioning team,” he added.
据彭博社统计,International Petroleum Investment与Mubadala Development Company PJSC合并后,总资产将达到1350亿美元,总债务达420亿美元。据WAM新闻社消息,阿布扎比将建立专门的委员会来监管这次合并行为,阿联酋副总理Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan将是委员会成员之一。
6月19日,阿布扎比国家银行PJSC和First Gulf Bank PJSC证实有开展合并活动的计划,这是两周以来第二次具有重大意义的合并决定。阿布扎比正在与油价下跌势头顽强抗争。该酋长国表示:两项投资基金的合并将大力节省成本、促进增长,惠及金融服务、医疗保健、科技与航天等多个领域。
来自/Rig Zone 6月29日消息 编译/赵美园石油圈原创www.oilsns.com
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Abu Dhabi plans to merge two of its largest sovereign investments funds as the sheikhdom pursues consolidation in the financial-services industry after the slump in oil prices.
A combination of International Petroleum Investment Co. and Mubadala Development Company PJSC would pool assets of about $135 billion and debt of about $42 billion, according to Bloomberg calculations. The emirate will create a committee to oversee the merger that includes U.A.E. Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to a statement on the state-run WAM news agency.
It’s the second merger of significance to be announced in two weeks after National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC and First Gulf Bank PJSC confirmed plans to pursue a combination on June 19. The emirate is grappling with declining oil prices and said that a deal between the two investment funds would bring cost savings and growth in areas such as financial services, health care, technology and aerospace, according to the statement.
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