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ConocoPhillips announces oil find at Slagugle discovery in Norwegian Sea

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It is the third exploration well drilled in production licence 891, which was awarded during the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) in 2016. The Deepsea Yantai drilling rig, operating in a water depth of 341 m, was utilised for the drilling. After the completion of operations, the well was permanently plugged and abandoned.

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Repsol Taps Halliburton to Support UK North Sea Operations

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“The company will deliver a rigless intervention framework that enables Repsol Resources UK to optimize well construction, production, and intervention to maximize plug and abandonment operations”, Halliburton added. The contract also covers decommissioning. announced a deal to consolidate their UK North Sea assets.

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Halliburton awarded five year contract in UK North Sea by Repsol Resources UK

Oilfield Technology

The company will deliver a rigless intervention framework that enables Repsol Resources UK to optimise well construction, production, and intervention to maximise plug and abandonment (P&A) operations. ” The two companies aim to establish an industry standard for innovation and economic growth. Already a member?

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Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms that LDNR Can Only Recover Emergency Response Costs Under La. R.S. 30:93(A)(4) from the Operator of Record and its Working Interest Owners

The Energy Law

In Litel Explorations, LLC v. million dollars in emergency costs from prior operators of an orphaned well. The Court held that, when the LDNR spends monies from the Oilfield Site Restoration Fund on emergencies, it can only recoup those costs from the well’s operator of record and its working interest owners. LLC , 21-0741 (La.

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Genel Energy issues Trading and Ops Update

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

Genel Energy has issued a trading and operations update relating to Q1 2025. Paul Weir, Chief Executive of Genel, said: " In line with expectations, the Tawke PSC continues to deliver consistent, reliable production and generate significant cash flow even at the discounted domestic sales prices. By John Lee.

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Louisiana Operators Are Not Responsible For Making Non-Participants’ Royalty Payments Before Payout

The Energy Law

By Dana Douglas The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal recently held that an operator is not responsible for payment of a non-operator’s royalties and overriding royalties before payout. In Gulf Explorer, LLC v. 6/8/07), the operator completed a well that was plugged and abandoned without reaching payout.

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Var Energi Makes Gas, Condensate Find Offshore Norway

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Latest Oil Prices SUBSCRIBE SEARCH ARTICLES NEWS Var Energi Makes Gas, Condensate Find Offshore Norway by Andreas Exarheas | Rigzone Staff | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 10:09 AM EST 'Vidsyn is an exciting discovery', SVP Exploration at Var Energi, Luca Dragonetti, said. Var Energi has a 75 percent operated interest in the find.