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ConocoPhillips announces oil find at Slagugle discovery in Norwegian Sea

Oilfield Technology

The appraisal well was drilled approximately 22 km north-east of the Heidrun field and 270 km north of Kristiansund. It is the third exploration well drilled in production licence 891, which was awarded during the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) in 2016. million bbl of oil equivalent in Triassic reservoir rocks.

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Vallourec secures OCTG order with ADNOC

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” Read the article online at: [link] You might also like Oil discovery in the Johan Castberg area in the Barents Sea Monday 30 June 2025 09:20 Equinor has struck oil in exploration well 7720/7-DD-1H, Drivis Tubåen, on the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea.

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Libya launches first oil exploration bid round in 17 years

Oil & Gas 360º

Meanwhile, Enis offshore drilling campaign in Libyas Sirte Basin is set to be one of the most closely watched exploration programs in 2025, with four exploration wells in the pipeline. This increase in production from existing fields underscores the countrys commitment to stabilizing and expanding its energy supply.

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ReconAfrica provides drilling update on Prospect I

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The results of the Naingopo exploration well announced in January 2025 increased our confidence in the potential for Prospect I. We remain on track to spud the well this quarter and are looking forward to unlocking the significant potential of the Damara Fold Belt.”

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BP and Chevron Hit Oil in Deepwater Gulf of America

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42.5%), drilled the Far South exploration well in Green Canyon Block 584, located in the western Gulf of America approximately 120 miles off the coast of Louisiana. The well was drilled in 4,092 feet of water to a total depth of 23,830 feet.

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ReconAfrica announces agreement for joint exploration project in Angola adding 5.2 million acres and significant resource potential along the Damara Fold belt and Rift Basin plays

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million acres in Namibia in the highly prospective Damara Fold Belt and Rift Basin exploration plays. It complements ReconAfricas activities in Namibia and highlights the potential of the Damara Fold Belt and Rift Basin by adding 5.2 million acres in Angola to the existing 6.3

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BP’s Q1 2025 Update: Gulf of Mexico Success, Increased Texas Drilling & Oil Price Softness

Oil Gas Leads

A key advantage: many of these discoveries are located near existing infrastructure, allowing BP to tie back new wells quickly and cost-effectively. Looking ahead, BP plans to drill around 40 exploration wells over the next three years , underscoring its ambition to expand its upstream production base.