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S-C part of Norte de Carcará block, Santos Basin, WD 2,052m, oil shows report to ANP on 26 Nov ’18, drilling continues. PTD 6,669m, target Barra Velha fm, West Saturn DS. Equinor (op), partners ExxonMobil + Galp.
Carcará W.-3 (3-EQNR-1-SPS) appr S-C part of Norte de Carcará block, Santos Basin, WD 2,052m, oil shows
29,778
On 17 September 2018 Zennor Petroleum announced that its subsidiary Zennor North Sea Limited has agreed to acquire Mitsui E&P UK Limited’s 8.97% interest in the Britannia field (P213, Block 16/26a Area B and P345 Block 16/27b Area B). The deal is key with regards to the developing Finlaggan field which will be a sub-...
Zennor Petroleum announced that its subsidiary Zennor North Sea Limited has agreed to acquire Mitsui E&P UK Limited’s 8.97% interest in the Britannia field (P213, Block 16/26a Area B and P345 Block 16/27b Area B).
26,671
Aker BP announced on 31 July 2018 that it will acquire a package of 11 licences from Total in a deal worth USD 205 million. The licences include four discoveries which lie close to existing Aker BP-operated producing fields, therefore adding a total of 83 MMboe (net) which can be developed through tie-backs (Alve North...
Aker BP announced on 31 July 2018 that it will acquire a package of 11 licences from Total in a deal worth USD 205 million. The licences include four discoveries which lie close to existing Aker BP-operated producing fields, therefore adding a total of 83 MMboe (net) which can be developed through tie-backs (Alve North...
47,390
PetroReconvavo signed with Petrobras for operatorship of the Riacho de Forquilla cluster of fields, onshore Potiguar Basin, which includes 34 prod. leases. The deal is pending ANP + CADE approvals and partner first right of refusal.  PetroRecônvavo will operate 30 blocks with 100% and partner Petrobras with 50% in tw...
PetroReconvavo acquired operatorship and the production rights to 34 prod. Leases of Riacho de Forquilla cluster of fields from Petrobras, for US$384 MM.
10,805
Wenchang 19-9-1d was suspended as a gas discovery on 3 May 2017 after having been spudded on or around 20 April 2017 using the Kantan 3" semi-sub. The exploration well was likely targeting the Late Oligocene to Early Miocene Zhujiang and Zhuhai formations. Wenchang 19-9-1d is in the CNOOC operated Yangjiang 31 Block i...
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14,103
Parkmead has increased its operated interest in the Perth and Dolphin oil fields from 60.05% to 100%, presumably taking over remaining partner Faroe’s stake. The fields lie in P218, P588 and P2154 / blocks 15/21a, 15/21b, 15/21c, 15/21f and 14/25a in Central North Sea. Eventual devt would involve fracking. Discussion...
United Kingdom (Moray Firth Province) (It's a petroleum rights. Please summarize by yourself). In IHS database: Scott op. by NEXEN (41.89%, MOL 21.84%, KNOC 20.64%, EDISON I 10.47%, ROCKROSE 5.16%) to be check.
24,787
BP announced on 3 July 2018 that it has agreed to acquire a 16.5% interest in the Clair field located in the West of Shetlands from ConocoPhillips. BP will acquire a ConocoPhillips subsidiary which holds a 16.5% interest in the BP operated Clair field, with ConocoPhillips retaining a 7.5% interest. BP also announced th...
BP will increase its stake in the Clair oilfield through an asset swap with ConocoPhillips. BP will acquire from an additional 16,5% interest in the field (-> 45,1% op.). ConocoPhillips will keep a 7,5% interest. For its part, ConocoPhillips will acquire BP's entire 39,2% interest (-> 94,68% op.) in the Greater Kuparuk...
70,845
ExxonMobil is thought to be considering divestment of its German assets, according to media reports in January 2020. ExxonMobil has a number of exploration and production assets predominantly in the Niedersachsen region, NW Germany. The company holds acreage either through subsidiaries Mobil Erdgas-Erdol GmbH and Exxon...
ExxonMobil is thought to be considering divestment of its German assets, according to media reports in January 2020. ExxonMobil has a number of exploration and production assets predominantly in the Niedersachsen region, NW Germany.
55,446
Separate fault block north of the main Ebok field in OML 67, formerly designated Ebok North Deep, shallow waters of the SE Niger Delta / WD 41m, TD 2,794m,  52m gross oil pay in 2 reservoirs believed in same Tertiary sands equivalent to those in the main Ebok field, said to have addit. upside, Transocean Adriatic lX J...
Ebok Deep North 1 (Oriental Energy 100%) in Ebok marginal field licence, oil discovery encountered 52m net oil pay in two reservoirs.
10,154
Sound Energy, the African and European focussed upstream gas company, has provided the Company's first volumes estimate of the exploration potential of the Sidi Moktar exploration permits in Central Morocco. The Sidi Moktar Permits cover 2,700 sq kms in the Essaouira basin, central Morocco and contain an existing gas d...
Morocco (Essaouira B.) Meskala
37,865
AE-0024-2M-Okom-07, offshore Sureste Basin, 5km NNE of Wayil discovery, susp. results n/a late Nov ’18, Prospector II JU. PTD was 4,950m, target Cretaceous.
Yok 1EXP in AE-0024-2M-Okom-07, offshore Sureste Basin, 5km NNE of Wayil discovery, susp. results n/a late Nov ’18, target Cretaceous
19,773
On 17 April 2018 press reports indicated that provincial operator, Petrominera, signed an agreement with Chilean national oil company, ENAP-Sipetrol, to cede its 88% interest to CAPSA, owned by the Gotz family of Argentina, in the 123 sq km Pampa del Castillo-La Guitarra license in the San Jorge Basin. Petrominera cede...
Argentina, Pampa del Castillo-La Guitarra
29,107
1st appraisal to 2017 oil find in Angostura Sur block, Austral Basin in TdF, TD 2,107m, compl. o&g (tested) at TD 2,107m late Aug ’18. Roch (op), partners Crown Point, San Enrique Petrolera, Desarrollo Petrolero Ganadero + Secra.
Argentina (Austral B.) Angostura Sur
76,940
Imetame suspended with oil and gas shows the 1-VID-1-ES (1-IMET-027-ES) new-field wildcat (NFW), Vida prospect, in the ES-T-487 block on 7 April 2020 at a total depth (TD) of 1,890 m. Imetame filed an oil and gas show report for the well with the ANP on 6 April 2020. Partner Petro-Victory issued a press r...
Brazil (Espirito Santo Salt Sub-basin (Espirito Santo Bsn)) Sao Mateus
8,720
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) has announced the results of Call for Bids NL17-CFB01, located in the Jeanne d’Arc Region. The sole criterion for selecting a winning bid is the total amount the bidder commits to spend on exploration of the parcel during Period I (the first peri...
Canada, not found
39,363
Cairn announced on 15 November 2018 that is has agreed a deal to farm down a 40% interest in its licence P2312 (blocks 3/16a and 3/17a) which contains the Chimera prospect to Suncor Energy. Cairn held the interest in the licence under the subsidiary name of Nautical Petroleum. Chimera is a Paleocene Heimdal Turbidite t...
United Kingdom, P2312
66,622
Shale gas strat well in 4/2018/p Gora block, Fore-Sudetic Monocline in SW Poland, TD 3,250m in early 2012 (San Leon), frac job over 3,413-3,414m and 3,272-3,273m in the Carboniferous, now recovering fracture fluid ahead of tests per se. Testing of the Siciny-2 is part of Ansila 35% farmin obligation from Gemini Res.
Siciny-2 strat Shale gas strat well in 4/2018/p Gora block, Fore-Sudetic Monocline in SW Poland, TD 3,250m in early 2012 (San Leon), frac job over 3,413-3,414m and 3,272-3,273m in the Carboniferous, now recovering fracture fluid ahead of tests per se. Testing of the Siciny-2 is part of Ansila 35% farmin obligation from...
34,592
Phoenix has reportedly disposed of its Colombian interests in order to focus on the Vaca Muerta in Argentina. Involved is a 70% interest in 8 blocks, buyer and value not revealed.  Another 70% in 3 permits is not part of this sale as the blocks are under a relinquishment process.
Phoenix has reportedly disposed of its Colombian interests in order to focus on the Vaca Muerta in Argentina. Involved is a 70% interest in 8 blocks, buyer and value not revealed.
68,399
Add. DEA 18 Nov + 6 Dec '19: Committed well in W-C part of AE-0008-4M-Amoca-Yaxche-06 block, offshore Sureste Basin, WD 26m, earlier reported suspended, then P&A dry and now an oil discovery, TMD 2,063m (TVD 1,890m) on 7 Oct '19, Independencia I JU. Target U. Miocene.
Itta 1EXP nfw (Pemex 100%), commitment well in W-C part of AE-0008-4M-Amoca-Yaxche-06 block, offshore, WD 26m, earlier reported suspended, then P&A dry and now an oil discovery, TMD 2,063m (TVD 1,890m), Target U. Miocene.
75,255
In February 2020, ORLEN Upstream Sp. z o.o. was awarded the 2/2020/L Debrzno – Czluchów contract in northern Poland. The 1,159 sq km Debrzno – Czluchów permit is located approximately 130 km southwest of the city of Gdansk. In a geological sense, the tract is spanning the limit of the Northeast German-Polish Bas...
ORLEN was awarded the 1/2020/L Koszalin – Polanów (1111km²) and 2/2020/L Dębrzno – Człuchów contract SW of Gdansk in the Danish-Polish Marginal Trough.
27,894
AziNor Catalyst announced on 14 June 2018 that a subsidiary of Cairn Energy has agreed to farm-in to licence P1763 (blocks 9/9d and 9/14a) taking a 25% interest. Cairn has also agreed to join AziNor for 50% of the sole risk drilling activity on Agar-Plantain. Furthermore, AziNor will retain operatorship for the propose...
AziNor Catalyst announced on 14 June 2018 that a subsidiary of Cairn Energy has agreed to farm-in to licence P1763 (blocks 9/9d and 9/14a) taking a 25% interest. Cairn has also agreed to join AziNor for 50% of the sole risk drilling activity on Agar-Plantain. Furthermore, AziNor will retain operatorship for the propose...
86,199
As of 20 July 2020, Olympic Peru continues to look for partners in the onshore Block XIII A located in the Talara Basin. The block has been available for farm-out since 2010. Multiple wells have been drilled on the block by various operators over time. A table showing exploration drilling over time is provided below. ...
(Talara b.) Block XIII-A op. by OLYMPIC (51%), ENEL AM (41%), Cdc Group (6%), GOVT NO (2%), Olympic Peru continues to look for partners in the onshore Block XIII A located in the Talara Basin. The block has been available for farm-out since 2010. Multiple wells have been drilled on the block by various operators over t...
50,197
Early Jan ’19 well in E-C part of REC-T-128, Recôncavo onshore, TD 2,570m, tested 300 b/d of 34 API oil, LT tests planned. Targets Agua Grande + Sergi fm’s. GeoPark (op), partner Geopar – Geosol Participações.
1-PRC-001D-BA (1-GPK-004D-BA, Praia dos Castelhanos) (GeoPark 70% op, Geopar – Geosol Participações 30%) in E-C part of REC-T-128 block, TD=2570m, tested 300 b/d of 34 API oil, LT tests planned. Targets Agua Grande + Sergi fm’s.
78,827
63/94 Pruchnik-Pantalowice contract, enclaved within block 21/2001/p Zalesie-Jodlowka-Skopow, Outer Carpathian Foredeep in SE Poland, TD 1,969m (Precambrian), compl. gas (Miocene sst) after testing.
Pruchnik-37K appr 63/94 Pruchnik-Pantalowice contract, enclaved within block 21/2001/p Zalesie-Jodlowka-Skopow, Outer Carpathian Foredeep in SE Poland, TD 1,969m (Precambrian), compl. gas (Miocene sst) after testing.
78,153
It is understood that Turkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) has suspended the Narlikuyu 1 new field wildcat (NFW) offshore well in the block P32 of O33,P32,P33 exploration licence in the eastern Mediterranean Sea using early April 2020. The well, located at around 700 m water depth and approximately 45 km from the coastal cit...
Narlikuyu 1 nfw. in P32 of O33,P32,P33 licence, in E. Mediterranean, WD=700m off Silifke, ops concluded/suspended, results are not yet available.
41,610
IOR-7, onshore Pyay Embayment (Central Burma), P&A dry at TD ca. 2,500m+ in late Jan ’19, Elite Drilling rig. Targets believed Pyawbwe, Kyaukkok + Obogon fm’s. A 2nd well is tentatively planned from the same drillpad + testing if applicable. Petronas (op), partners PetroBrunei + UNOG.
Myanmar (Pyay Embayment (Central Burma B.)) Pyay
11,303
On 18 December 2017 partner Ecopetrol announced success in the Coyote 1 well located on the Parex Resource-operated De Mars Block of the Middle Magdalena Basin. The well encountered oil at multiple intervals totalling some 29 m (95 ft) a depth between 2,042 m (6,699 ft) to 2,177 m (7,142 ft). Ecopetrol and Parex are eq...
Colombia (Llanos-Barinas B.) (It's a petroleum rights. Please summarize by yourself). In IHS database: B op. by PERENCO (12.5791572199%, ECOPETROL 65.6008130717%, HOCOL 21.8200297084%) to be check.Aguas Blancas op. by PAREX (50.0%, ECOPETROL 50.0%) to be check.Magdalena Medio op. by ECOPETROL (100.0%) to be check.Playo...
34,017
Gobernador Ayala block Neuquén Basin, compl. oil at TD 720m, tested 197 bo/d from the Centenario fm during Sep ‘18. Pluspetrol (op), partners YPF + Petr. Santa Fe.
Jaguel Casa de Piedra Sur-1008 appr Gobernador Ayala block Neuquén Basin, compl. oil at TD 720m, tested 197 bo/d from the Centenario fm
28,526
The CNPE has mandated ANP to organise the country's 17th and 18th rounds for exploratory areas in 2020 + 2021. The 17th will feature deepwater areas outside the pre-salt polygon in the Campos and Santos basins, and the Pará-Maranhão, Pelotas and Potiguar basins. The 18th is looking at more deepwater areas outside the...
The CNPE has mandated ANP to organise the country's 17th and 18th rounds for exploratory areas in 2020 + 2021. The 17th will feature deepwater areas outside the pre-salt polygon in the Campos and Santos basins, and the Pará-Maranhão, Pelotas and Potiguar basins. The 18th is looking at more deepwater areas outside the...
20,822
Tri-Star Petroleum Co acquired full interest from Senex Energy subsidiary Stuart Petroleum Pty Ltd in exploration licences PEL 288, PEL 289, PEL 290 and PEL 331, located in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin, on 14 February 2018.  Stuart Petroleum previously held 100% interest and operatorship, all of which has been transferre...
Australia, PEL 331
30,926
Caspian Sunrise has signed a non-binding contract to sell its 99% interest in the Munayli dormant field / contract area, onshore S. Precaspian Basin. The deal has a nominal value, buyer not revealed.
Caspian Sunrise has signed a non-binding contract to sell its 99% interest in the Munayli dormant field / contract area, onshore S. Precaspian Basin. The deal has a nominal value, buyer not revealed.
62,352
On 28 October 2019, the Ministry for Natural Resources published a list of exploratory licenses available for investors in 2019 without auctions. The list includes 14 blocks covering 7,529 sq km in Western Siberia and Volga-Urals (Table 1). Total hydrocarbon resources are estimated at 743 MMbbl of oil and 1.477 Tcf of ...
On 28 October 2019, the Ministry for Natural Resources published a list of exploratory licenses available for investors in 2019 without auctions. The list includes 14 blocks covering 7,529 sq km in Western Siberia and Volga-Urals
56,143
N-C part of PN-T-048 block, BT-PN-004 contract, onshore Parnaíba Basin, spudded 21 Jul ’19, en route to PTD 2,215m, gas shows report to ANP on 9 August. Target Cabeças + Poti fm’s, GWDC rig 120.
4-ENV-SWPGN1-MA (4-ENV-006-MA) npw -C part of PN-T-048 block, BT-PN-004 contract, onshore Parnaíba Basin, spudded 21 Jul ’19, en route to PTD 2,215m, gas shows report to ANP on 9 August. Target Cabeças + Poti fm’s,
55,202
Absheron Garbi oilfield in Caspian Sea, one-month well to TD 770m (Kirmaku fm), ops terminated 20 Jul ’19.
Azerbaijan, Absheron
34,033
On 3 October 2018 Union Jack Oil Plc announced that it along with Humber Oil and Gas Ltd had signed a Heads of Agreement with Rathlin Energy (UK) Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Connaught Oil and Gas Ltd) on a proposed farm-in for a 16.667% interest each in PEDL 183. On 5 November 2018 in an update from Union Jack Oil,...
Union Jack Oil Plc announced that it along with Humber Oil and Gas Ltd had signed a Heads of Agreement with Rathlin Energy (UK) Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Connaught Oil and Gas Ltd) on a proposed farm-in for a 16.667% interest each in PEDL 183
74,998
Coirón block, onshore Magallanes Basin, P&A (disappointing testing) Dec '19, TD n/a. Target unconventional Zona Glauconitica tight gas. ENAP (op), partner ConocoPhillips.
Chile, not found
51,525
Lundin used the “Leiv Eiriksson” S/S to spud exploration well 16/1-31 S targeting the Jorvik prospect in PL 338 on 10 March 2019. The objective was the Jorvik conglomerate. The company drilled to TD at 2,220 m and the well was plugged back on 10 May 2019. The following day Lundin kicked-off exploration sidetrack 16...
016/01-31S (Jorvik) 31A (Tellus Øst) near Edvard Grieg, appr. (Lundin 65 op, OMV 20%, Wintershall 15%) in PL 338, 31S - tested 130 bo/d from a similar 30m of Triassic conglomerate reservoir with a thin, high quality sst. in communication to Edvard Grieg. Horiz well required for prod. 31A - 60m oil column in porous, we...
53,118
On 10 July 2019 the Republica Dominicana’s Ministerio de Energia y Minas (MEM) unveiled in Houston, the 14 blocks offered in the Dominican Republic 1st Licensing Round – 10 Onshore and four offshore. Publication of qualified companies will be on 8 November 2019, with winners announcement on 27 November 2019. The Pr...
On 10 July 2019 the Republica Dominicana’s Ministerio de Energia y Minas (MEM) unveiled in Houston, the 14 blocks offered in the Dominican Republic 1st Licensing Round – 10 Onshore and four offshore. Publication of qualified companies will be on 8 November 2019, with winners announcement on 27 November 2019.
41,329
SE part of Stabroek block, E. of Pluma discovery, WD 1,399m, TD 5,575m, ab. 63m of high quality, gas-condensate sst reservoir, Stena Carron DS to return to the Longtail discovery to complete a well test. ExxonMobil (op), partners Hess + CNOOCI.
Haimara 1 (located, about 31km east of the recent Pluma 1 discovery) (ExxonMobil 45% op, Hess 30%, CNOOC-Nexen 25%) in the SE of the Stabroek block, encountered about 63m of high-quality, gas condensate-bearing sandstone reservoir.
10,425
On 2 December 2017, it was announced that Enpet Enerji ve Petrol Ticaret Ltd Sti (Enpet) had been awarded the G26-A exploration licence on 22 November 2017. The licence was granted with a five year term and covers a total area of 585 sq km in the Western Pontides. Enpet is 100% owner and operator of the licences.
Turkey (Pontides) (It's a petroleum rights. Please summarize by yourself). In IHS database: G26-A op. by ENPET (100.0%) to be check.
86,825
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) approved the transfer of a 4% interest in the Lower Zakum field and Central Offshore Concession ( Umm Shaif and Nasr fields) from China National Petroleum Corporation’s (CNPC) publicly listed subsidiary PetroChina Company Limited (PetroChina) to China National Offshore Oil Corpo...
UAE, not found
76,762
On 25 March 2020 Perenco completed the acquisition of interest from BP in a number of blocks across the following licences in the Southern North Sea - P001, P133, P138, P016, P024, P028, P030, P302, P380, P005 and P050. A complete list of interest exchanged is in the table below. All of the blocks involved were classed...
United Kingdom, P138
32,571
On 16 October 2018 the Directorate of Energy, Mines and Industrial Administration awarded the adjacent Landarre (373 sq km), Lore (373 sq km) and Sustraia (560 sq km) exploration licences to Ente Vasco de la Energia (EVE) and HEYCO, effective 17 October 2018. The Basque Country licences have been granted for an initial...
EVE (Ente Vasco de la Energia) op. and HEYCO (50/50) awarded the adjacent Landarre (373 sq km), Lore (373 sq km) and Sustraia (560 sq km) exploration licences.
41,790
Central Petroleum Ltd closed the deal to bring in Incitec Pivot Ltd to exploration permit ATP 2031-P. Incitec Pivot Queensland Gas Pty Ltd acquired 50% interest in the permit on 7 December 2018. The two companies entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU), when Central Petroleum was awarded the Taroom Trough permit, o...
Central Petroleum Ltd closed the deal to bring in Incitec Pivot Ltd to exploration permit ATP 2031-P. Incitec Pivot Queensland Gas Pty Ltd acquired 50% interest in the permit
19,751
ConocoPhillips has successfully tested oil in exploration well Tinmiaq 8, a vertical borehole designed to appraise the recent 300 MMbo Willow discovery. The Tinmiaq 7 well was drilled to a final TD of 1,262m in lease AA092673, according to reports in April 2018. The well forms part of a six-well programme, All of which...
Not Found
34,591
ADNOC has assigned Total a 40% stake in the Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas block in which Total will explore, appraise + develop those resources. ADNOC retains a 60% stake in the block, which calls for a 6-7 year explo/appr phase + 40 years production. This is the first of its kind in the region. It is recalled that e...
ADNOC has assigned Total a 40% stake in the Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas block in which Total will explore, appraise + develop those resources. ADNOC retains a 60% stake in the block.
25,373
On 12 July 2018, it was announced that Turkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) had been awarded the M42-B2,B3,B4 exploration licence on 5 July 2018. The licence has been granted a five year term with an expiry date of 5 July 2023. It covers a total area of 458 sq km in the Southeast Turkey Zagros Fold Belt. TPAO will be 100% ow...
Turkey, M42-B2,B3,B4TPAO (100%) had been awarded the M42-B2,B3,B4 exploration licence
70,352
Wintershall Dea GmbH disclosed on 9 January 2020 it had entered into an agreement with RDG GmbH & Co. KG (RDG) for the purpose of selling interests in several production contracts in the country's various petroleum provinces. The catalogue of the assets is as follows (working interest in bracket): 1) Aitingen (33.33%),...
Wintershall Dea GmbH disclosed on 9 January 2020 it had entered into an agreement with RDG GmbH & Co. KG (RDG) for the purpose of selling interests in several production contracts in the country's various petroleum provinces.
13,297
As a result of Xinjiang Autonomous Region government announcement to put out for auction five blocks to Chinese company for exploration and development cooperation on in December 2017, three Chinese domestic company have secured the rights for three bcloks on 23 January 2018 after a bidding competition. Shenergy Co ob...
China, not found
40,565
In January 2019 Moesia was still looking for partners for additional funding of its planned operations in the 1-5 Devetaki, 1-7 Tarnak, 1-9 Miziya and 1-10 Botevo exploration permits in northwestern Bulgaria. In April 2018 industry sources reported that a company from the UK was interested in a partnership with Moesia ...
Bulgaria, 1-5 Devetaki
15,619
Aker BP, operator of production licence PL 340, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 24/9-12 S and appraisal well 24/9-12 A, which was drilled 850 metres southwest of the discovery well, 24/9-12 S. The wells were drilled about two kilometres north of the Bøyla field, 26 km southwest of the Alvheim field and 200 ...
024/09-12A appraisal well, 850m SW of recent Frosk discovery, op. by Aker BP (65%, Point Res. 20%, Lundin 15%) in PL 340 licence, north of Bøyla, 30m oil column in reservoir sst interpreted as Hordaland group injectites, very-to-extremely-good properties as in the discovery. OWC not encountered. Higher up in the Horda...
26,656
Subject to approvals, Pioneer Natural Resources has signed an agreement with an undisclosed buyer to sell all of its assets in the West Panhandle field in Texas for USD 201 million. Net production averaged ca. 6,000 boe/d in Q1 ‘18.
Subject to approvals, Pioneer Natural Resources has signed an agreement with an undisclosed buyer to sell all of its assets in the West Panhandle field in Texas for USD 201 million. Net production averaged ca. 6,000 boe/d in Q1 ‘18.
17,859
On 29 March 2018, the consortium of Petrobras, ExxonMobil, and Statoil, was granted preliminary awards for the C-M-657 and C-M-709 blocks in the offshore Campos Basin through the ANP Round 15. For the C-M-657 block the consortium offered a bonus of USD 643.1 million and 1,075 work units.  Petrobras has 30...
the consortium of Petrobras, ExxonMobil, and Statoil, was granted preliminary awards for the C-M-657 and C-M-709 blocks in the offshore Campos Basin through the ANP Round 15.
86,245
Kina Petroleum Corp is offering equity in its wholly owned and operated exploration licenses: PPL 435 and PPL 436, located in the Fly Platform, Papuan Basin. Both licences were scheduled to expire in November 2018, but Kina has submitted a new application covering both areas - APPL 642. This is also expected to be avai...
(Papuan b.) PPL 435 & 436 op. by KINA PT (100%), Kina Petroleum Corp is offering equity in its wholly owned and operated exploration licenses: PPL 435 and PPL 436, located in the Fly Platform, Papuan Basin. Both licences were scheduled to expire in November 2018, but Kina has submitted a new application covering both a...
61,548
On 14 October 2019, the Federal Agency for Subsoil Use held an auction for three blocks in Krasnoyarsk Kray (Eastern Siberia). The winning bids were submitted by Irkutsk Oil Company (INK) and Krasnoyarsk Oil & Gaz Company (KNK). The winners of the auction will obtain 27-year E&P licenses including a 7-year exploratory ...
Russia, not found
59,972
Whalsay is looking to farmout its 100% in P1078 / block 9/3b (Bentley heavy oil field) on flexible terms along with operatorship in order to move the field into devt. The proposed devt features a 20-well slot platform designed for 45,000 bo/d + 180,000 bw/d through an FSO. Contacts: Jon.Fitzpatrick@gneissenergy.com, Pa...
Whalsay is looking to farmout its 100% in P1078 / block 9/3b (Bentley heavy oil field) on flexible terms along with operatorship in order to move the field into devt. The proposed devt features a 20-well slot platform designed for 45,000 bo/d + 180,000 bw/d through an FSO.
60,846
On 10 October 2019, BP with 100% working interest was granted a preliminary award for the 1,171.92 sq km S-M-1500 block in the deep-water offshore Santos Basin from the ANP Round 16. There were no other bids for the block. The company bid a bonus of USD 74.88 million at 1 USD to 4.11 BRL and USD 8.74 million i...
Brazil, not found
70,116
PGNiG secured sole rights to the 669-sq km 10/2019/L Sierpowo contract SW of Gdansk in the Pomeranian Trough, N. Poland. It was tendered in 2018 (Round 3).
PGNiG secured sole rights to the 11/2019/L Blazowa contract, (270km²) in the SE Poland and 10/2019/L Sierpowo (669km²) contract SW of Gdansk in the Pomeranian Trough.
41,322
Simwell Resources is offering significant equity and operatorship to a single company or consortium, to farm into licence P2326 (blocks 29/22b, 29/23b, 29/27 & 29/28). Simwell has identified two Plio-Pleistocene gas leads named Q29-A and Q29-B. The leads form a combination of structural and stratigraphic traps with sha...
Simwell Resources is offering significant equity and operatorship to a single company or consortium, to farm into licence P2326 (blocks 29/22b, 29/23b, 29/27 & 29/28). Simwell has identified two Plio-Pleistocene gas leads named Q29-A and Q29-B. The leads form a combination of structural and stratigraphic traps with sha...
87,283
EnQuest has agreed to acquire 40.8125% and operatorship from Equinor in Bressay heavy oil field licences P234 (3/28a), P493 (3/28b), P920 (3/27b) and P977 (9/2a & 9/3a), as released on 31 July 2020. Initial consideration is GB£ 2.2 million (US$ 2.86 million), to be payed as 50% of Equinor’s net share of costs from d...
(East Shetland Platform) EnQuest has agreed to acquire 40.8125% and operatorship from Equinor in Bressay heavy oil field licences P234 (3/28a), P493 (3/28b), P920 (3/27b) and P977 (9/2a & 9/3a). Current field partners Equinor UK Ltd (81.625% + Op) and Chrysaor Ltd (18.375%). After completion, new field partners will be...
68,837
During early January 2020 GPC, through its Petrosalam Oil Company subsidiary, had successfully completed its Northwest October 3 (NWO 3) appraisal/development well, located on its Northwest October PSC in the central Gulf of Suez. The well is expected to be brought online imminently at a rate of 2,000 bo/d. Operations ...
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21,890
Husky reports a successful explo well in block 15/33, WD 80m in the South China Sea SE of Hong Kong. Four oil-bearing zones totalling 70m were encountered, testing to follow, whereafter a 2nd well will be drilled.  Husky also plans 2 explo wells in nearby block 16/25 in 2H ’18.
Husky reports a successful explo well in block 15/33, WD 80m in the South China Sea SE of Hong Kong. Four oil-bearing zones totalling 70m were encountered, testing to follow, whereafter a 2nd well will be drilled. Husky also plans 2 explo wells in nearby block 16/25 in 2H ’18.
7,902
SE part of GS-29 Extn block, KG deepwaters, WD 420m, new pool discovery:  new pay sand interval (2,182-2,200m) encountered during testing of Object 1 (Object 1A: 2,182-2,186m + Object 1B: 2,195-2,200m), flowed 3,773 bo/d 3.2 MMcfg/d on a 1/2” choke. Object II (1,906-1,911m) also gauged 223 bo/d + 188 Mcfg/d on a 1/4...
GS-29 8(SUB) op. by ONGC (100%) in SE part of GS-29 Extn ML block, new pool discovery: new pay sand interval (2182-2200m) encountered during testing. Object 1 flowed 3773 bo/d + 3,2 MMscfg/d [1/2” choke] and Object II gauged 223 bo/d + 188 Mscfg/d [1/4” choke]. WD=420m.
20,143
Banjul has reportedly shortlisted 11 co’s to participate in its licensing round which opened November last for 6 blocks (2 onshore, 4 offshore). Companies identified include CNOOC, Eni, FAR, Impact O&G, Svenska, Talon Petr., Total, and a Tullow-Woodside group, the interest seemingly for the offshore.
Banjul has reportedly shortlisted 11 co’s to participate in its licensing round which opened November last for 6 blocks (2 onshore, 4 offshore). Companies identified include CNOOC, Eni, FAR, Impact O&G, Svenska, Talon Petr., Total, and a Tullow-Woodside group, the interest seemingly for the offshore.
56,400
Sava 10 block, Slavonian sub-basin in NE Croatia, drilled 22 Jul – early Aug ’19, TD 1,270m, Miocene gas encountered and preparing for test.
Berak 1 nfw in Sava 10 block, Slavonian sub-basin, TD=1270m, Miocene gas encountered and preparing for test.
80,791
Petroleum Development Oman LLC (PDO) completed drilling operations at the Zauliyah South 1 horizontal exploration well on 10 April 2020 after reaching a TD of 2,846 m. No result has been reported. The well was spudded on 17 March 2020 in the Block 6 onshore licence with L/R “58”. It is located in the Ghudun-Khasfah...
Oman (Ghudun-Khasfah High (Oman B.)) Zauliyah
31,648
According to reports in early-October 2018, Noble Energy and Edison International have notified Argos Resources of their intention to withdraw from the PL001 License. Noble was the block operator with 75% interest as partner Edison held the remaining 25%, while Argos held a 5% overriding interest in the block by virtue...
Noble Energy (75% op.) and Edison International (25%) have notified Argos Resources (->100%) of their intention to withdraw from the PL001 License. Once the exit is complete, Noble and Edison will have no assets left in the Falklands.
6,959
Cenovus Energy has entered into an agreement to sell its Palliser crude oil and natural gas assets in southeastern Alberta to Torxen Energy and Schlumberger for cash proceeds of $1.3 billion. The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, subject to customary closing conditions. As with other recentl...
Cenovus Energy has entered into an agreement to sell its Palliser crude oil and natural gas assets in southeastern Alberta to Torxen Energy and Schlumberger for cash proceeds of $1.3 billion.
17,592
Mexico awarded just under half of the 35 shallow-water blocks it tendered on Tuesday, in an auction muddied by the promises of the presidential frontrunner to review contracts awarded under a historic energy opening if he wins the July 1 election.The country’s oil regulator awarded 16 blocks in the Gulf of Mexico to ...
CNH-RO3-LO1/2017 Bid Round or Ronda 3.1 - 35 shelf blocks granting preliminary awards for 16 blocks out of 35 on offer.
8,505
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on 3 November 2017 said that the Ixachi 1 NFW, in the AE-0032-M-Joachin-02 contract area, discovered initial gross original in place estimates of 1.5 billion boe. The well was reported by Pemex as being the company's largest onshore light oil, gas and condensate discovery in the las...
Ixachi 1 op. by Pemex (100%) in A-0269-M-Campo Perdiz block, estimated to contain original volumes in place of up to 1,5 billion boe, which could represent recoverable resources of 350 MMboe. Largest Mexican onshore oil find in 15 years.
35,800
Eni has withdrawn from the offshore North Coast Marine Area 1 Block (NCMA 1) and Block 9 (part of the NCMA 1 unitised area), according to industry sources in mid-November 2018. It is not wholly understood if this deal is subject to government approval. Eni's departure leaves Shell as the main stakeholder. Eni's 17.31% ...
NCMA 1
62,725
In late October 2019, Khalda Petroleum Co (Khalda) successfully tested the Barakat Deep 1 exploratory well in its Khalda Offset (New) A-West concession, Northern Egypt Basin. Without further disclosed information, the operator reported the presence of gas and condensate, which were presumably found in the Lower Cretac...
Egypt, Khalda Offset
12,110
Ranger-1 well encounters approx. 230 feet of high-quality, oil-bearing reservoir Well is located approx. 60 miles northwest of Liza phase one project Discovery provides a new play concept for the 6.6 million acre Stabroek Block Exxon Mobil announced Friday positive results from its Ranger-1 exploration well, marking E...
Ranger 1 op. by ExxonMobil (45%, Hess 30%, CEO 25%), located ~60 miles NW of the Liza discovery, in the Stabroek block, encountered ~70m of high-quality, oil-bearing carbonate reservoir. The well tested a new play concept that targeted a feature HES officials described as “a large four-way structure that is different...
71,081
Uzynada gas-cond discovery area, S. of Barsagelmes field, South Caspian Basin on Caspian coast, tested 3.63 MMcfg/d + 1,150 bc/d in Jan '20 from the Lower Red Bed Series between 6,746-6,752m. Uzynada was discovered in 2017 by the country's 1st super-deep well, Uzynada 7.
Turkmen authorities report successful testing of well Uzynada 1 (2020) in the Uzynada gas condensate discovery on the Caspian coast. The well tested 3,63 MMscf/d and ca. 1 150 b/d of condensate, from the Lower Red Bed Series (Pliocene), in the interval of 6746-6752 m.
63,484
Penglai 13-2-7 (PL 13-2-7) was suspended, having intersected oil in the target reservoirs, on or around 6 July 2019 after having been spudded on or around 25 June 2019, using the "Bohai 5" jack-up. The oil and gas appraisal well was likely to be targeting the Guantao, Dongying and Shahejie formations. Penglai 13-2-7 is...
Penglai 13-2-7 (PL 13-2-7) in the CNOOC operated Bozhong 06 Block in the offshore Bohai Gulf Basinwas suspended, having intersected oil in the target reservoirs. The oil and gas appraisal well was likely to be targeting the Guantao, Dongying and Shahejie formations.
42,273
Further to DEA 6 Nov ’18, the 2018/2019 Madagascar Licensing Round involving 44 blocks in the Morondava Basin, off the W. of the island between Cap St André and Morombe, has been suspended until further notice. The round was in partnership with BGP + TGS and the roadshows in Houston on 19 Feb and London on 26 Feb ar...
The 2018/2019 Madagascar Licensing Round involving 44 blocks in the Morondava Basin, off the W. of the island between Cap St André and Morombe, has been suspended until further notice. The round was in partnership with BGP + TGS and the roadshows in Houston on 19 Feb and London on 26 Feb are still being held by them, ...
37,596
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) announced on 6 December 2018 that funding is being made available to assist with participation in the regional assessment of offshore oil and gas exploratory drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador. The submission deadline for applications is 8 January 2019. The re...
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84,728
On 6 November 2019, Talos Energy announced it will initiate a process to sell down part of its 100% working interest at the Hershey prospect in Q4 2019. On 19 September 2019, Talos announced it had entered into an agreement with ExxonMobil to acquire 100% interest in the Hershey prospect covering Green Canyon blocks 32...
United States (Deep Water Gulf of Mexico B.) GC 326 op. by TALOS (100%), on 6 November 2019, Talos Energy announced it will initiate a process to sell down part of its 100% working interest at the Hershey prospect in Q4 2019.
48,026
In its first quarter 2018 report released on 7 May 2019, Tethys Oil AB (concession partners of CC Energy Development S.A.L. (Oman) Ltd (CCED) and Mitsui E&P Middle East (MEPME) B.V) announced that an oil discovery had been made at the Masarrah 1 new field wildcat in Block 03 (Afar). The well will now undergo a long-ter...
Masarrah 1 near-field exploration well (CCED 50% op, Tethys Oil 30%, MEPME 20%) in Afar block 3, east of Farha South infrastructure, oil discovery, targeted a structure analogous to the Ulfa and Samah discoveries around 10 km NE of Ulfa 1. It had good oil shows in the targeted Precambrian Khufai Fm and tested light oil...
29,072
In early August 2018, BP was reported to have signed a new agreement with the Egyptian General Petroleum Company (EGPC) for Northeast Ramadan block in the Gulf of Suez. The agreement includes a commitment for BP to spend USD 46 million, which includes the drilling of three exploration wells during the first exploration...
In early August 2018, BP was reported to have signed a new agreement with the Egyptian General Petroleum Company (EGPC) for Northeast Ramadan block in the Gulf of Suez.
38,105
The authorities have approved a 30% transfer from Shell to Woodside in the 1-14 Han Kubrat block, 6,893 sq km in Black Sea shelf + deepwaters, ahead of explo drilling next April. The deal has yet to be gazetted. Partners-to-be: Shell + Woodside.
The authorities have approved a 30% transfer from Shell to Woodside in the 1-14 Han Kubrat block, 6,893 sq km in Black Sea shelf + deepwaters, ahead of explo drilling next April. The deal has yet to be gazetted. Partners-to-be: Shell + Woodside.
66,413
On 6 December 2019, the Federal Agency for Subsoil Use held an auction for the Ozernyy block in Komi Republic (Timan-Pechora Basin). Local Soyyu won the contest with the offer of RUB 2.218 million (USD 0.03 million). The winner will obtain a 25-year E&P license including a seven-year exploratory stage. The Ozernyy bl...
Local Soyyu won the 611-sq km Ozernyy block in the Komi Republic.
65,722
The acquisition by Angus of a 51% operating stake from Wingas Storage in the Saltfleetby gasfield is now complete (DEA 20 Jun '19). Saltfleetby lies in PEDL 005, Lincolnshire, formerly run by Wingas (now renamed Saltfleetby Egy), who retains 49%.
The acquisition by Angus of a 51% operating stake from Wingas Storage in the Saltfleetby gasfield is now complete (DEA 20 Jun '19). Saltfleetby lies in PEDL 005, Lincolnshire, formerly run by Wingas (now renamed Saltfleetby Egy), who retains 49%.
7,370
Drilling and subsequent log analysis confirmed 2m of oil saturated sand at 793m with fluorescence (oil shows) across expanded target interval Well reached TD at 845m and is currently being completed for testing 4 well conventional programme will address: multiple wells different targets significant conventional pote...
Uruguay, not found
55,380
Beach Energy Ltd spudded the Hanson West 1 appraisal well in PPL 255, located in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin, on 19 July 2019.  The well was drilled by the “SLR Rig 184” land rig.  On 27 July 2019 the well was plugged and abandoned at a total depth of 1,808 m.  Evaluation of the well results is ongoing. The well ...
Beach Energy Ltd Hanson West 1 (appraisal) PPL 255, Cooper-Eromanga Basin - P&A
52,151
Total (op), ExxonMobil + Hellenic Petroleum have reportedly been formally awarded 8-year rights to the SW Crete block, 19,868 sq km, and W. Crete block, 20,058 sq km in deepwaters off Crete. The group initiated the tender by filling expressions of interest for both blocks in May ‘17.
Total (op), ExxonMobil + Hellenic Petroleum have reportedly been formally awarded 8-year rights to the SW Crete block, 19,868 sq km, and W. Crete block, 20,058 sq km in deepwaters off Crete. The group initiated the tender by filling expressions of interest for both blocks in May ‘17.
26,533
China's Sinochem could be selling its 40% stake in the Peregrino Field on the Campos Basin shelf to Australian operator Karoon and if the deal is completed it would be Karoon's first production anywhere in the world. The two companies are said to have been in talks over the deal since 2017. Negotiations are being condu...
China's Sinochem could be selling its 40% stake in the Peregrino Field on the Campos Basin shelf to Australian operator Karoon and if the deal is completed it would be Karoon's first production anywhere in the world.
62,933
Ref. DEA 12 Dec '17, Santos is exercising a 40% farmin option with Melbana in the latter's WA-488-P (Beehive prospect), 4,100 sq km offshore Bonaparte Basin. Total, who had a similar arrangement, has declined, which could bring Santos to an 80% deal in exchange for funding planned Beehive-1. Santos must respond to this...
Santos is exercising a 40% farmin option with Melbana (60% op) in the WA-488-P (4100km², offshore, Beehive prospect).
16,563
Petsec Energy has completed the transaction with Oil Search to acquire all of the shares of its subsidiary Oil Search (ROY) Limited which holds a 40% working interest (34% participating interest) in the Al Barqa (Block 7) licence and operatorship, in the Republic of Yemen. Completion of the Oil Search agreement follows...
Yemen (Shabwa Sub-basin (Marib-Al Jawf-Hajar B.)) Habban
66,243
Zenith proposed acquisition of Nordic Petroleum under a share deal (DEA 4 Nov '19) has been scrapped. The decision is said to be due to unexpected complications and potentially high costs.
Zenith proposed acquisition of Nordic Petroleum under a share deal (DEA 4 Nov '19) has been scrapped. The decision is said to be due to unexpected complications and potentially high costs.
69,131
In mid-December 2019, Mellitah Oil and Gas BV (Mellitah) was logging the NC169A A 58 exploration well in the Al Wafa field, NC 169A (Wafa) block. The well was spudded on 25 September 2019 with the NWD 11 land rig to a TD of 2,601 m. Mellitah is a joint venture formed by the National Oil Corporation (NOC, 50%) and Eni ...
In mid-December 2019, Mellitah Oil and Gas BV (Mellitah) was logging the NC169A A 58 exploration well in the Al Wafa field, NC 169A (Wafa)
20,203
Panyu 4-2/5-1 field area, S. Xijiang Sag, S. China Sea, WD 90m, ops terminated (results n/a) on 22 Apr ’18, Nanhai 2 SS. Target Oligo-Miocene sst.
Panyu 9-6-1 (PY 9-6-1) nfw Panyu 4-2/5-1 field area, S. Xijiang Sag, S. China Sea, WD 90m, ops terminated (results n/a) on 22 Apr ’18, Nanhai 2 SS. Target Oligo-Miocene sst.
75,494
Jinzhou 19-1-1 (JZ 19-1-1) was suspended (results TBC) on or around 18 March 2020 after having been spudded on or around 22 February 2020, using the "Zhongyouhai 6" jack-up. The oil and gas exploration well was likely targeting the Guantao, Dongying and Shahejie formations. Jinzhou 19-1-1 is in the CNOOC operated Jinzh...
Jinzhou 19-1-1 (JZ 19-1-1) was suspended (results TBC) on or around 18 March 2020 after having been spudded on or around 22 February 2020, using the "Zhongyouhai 6" jack-up. The oil and gas exploration well was likely targeting the Guantao, Dongying and Shahejie formations. Jinzhou 19-1-1 is in the CNOOC operated Jinzh...
42,376
Pursuant to Total’s assignment of a 40% stake in the Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas block/project (DEA 12 Nov ’18), Total is fracking + testing 3 wells. The company has also assumed operatorship effective 1 Feb ’19. ADNOC retains a 60% stake in the contract, shown below (Total map).
Pursuant to Total’s assignment of a 40% stake in the Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas block/project (DEA 12 Nov ’18), Total is fracking + testing 3 wells. The company has also assumed operatorship effective 1 Feb ’19. ADNOC retains a 60% stake in the contract,
53,381
In a transaction valued at USD 3.2 billion (including a stock transfer, assumption of long-term debt and preferred shares), Callon Petr will take over / merge with fellow Houston-based shale player Carrizo O&G, increasing their positions in the Permian (particularly Delaware Basin) and Eagle Ford areas. The new company...
Callon Petroleum is taking over fellow US shale player Carrizo Oil & Gas in a deal worth US$3.2 billion. The combined company will have more than 200,000 net acres in the Permian basin and Eagle Ford shale.
78,575
Carnarvon Petroleum Ltd is offering equity in exploration permits AC/P62 and AC/P63, located in the Vulcan Sub-basin, Bonaparte Basin. A dataroom became available from end-October 2019 to demonstrate Jurassic, Triassic and Permian prospects. The Vulcan Sub-basin is an oil region from proven Triassic, Jurassic and C...
Carnarvon Petroleum Ltd AC/P62 and AC/P63, Bonaparte Basin - farm-in opportunity open
76,892
In early April 2020, Occidental of Oman Inc (Oxy) completed operations at the Artal 1 exploration well in its 4,080 sq km Block 9 (Suneinah) licence. No result has been reported however a 2-7/8" completion has been run. The 6-1/8" lateral hole reached a TD of 3,232 m. The initial pilot hole was drilled to a depth of 3,...
Oman, not found
87,180
SONATRACH and OMV signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate discussions with a view to identifying the possibilities for both parties to jointly invest in exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons in Algeria. The Memorandum of Understanding shows the interest of both parties in assessing opportunit...
SONATRACH and OMV and CEPSA signed a MOU to initiate discussions with a view to identifying the possibilities for both parties to jointly invest in exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons in Algeria.
70,587
16th discovery in Stabroek block, NE of Liza in deepwater Guyana Basin, WD 1,933m, 29m oil sst reservoir, Noble Tom Madden DS. Block gross discovered recoverable resources now >8 Bboe, not yet counting Uaru. ExxonMobil (op), partners Hess + CNOOCI.
Uaru 1 (ExxonMobil 45% op, Hess 30%, CNOOC-Nexen 25%) in Stabroek block located approximately 16km NE of the Liza fild, sixteenth discovery, encountered approximately 29m of high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoir. Operator stimated gross discovered recoverable resources, includes 15 discoveries, for the block to...
36,136
Vintage Energy Ltd reported on 3 August 2018 that it had signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Beach Energy Ltd, to acquire interest in exploration permit EP 126, located in the Bonaparte Basin.  Vintage Energy will be acquiring 100% interest and operatorship in the permit. The deal remains subject to a numb...
Vintage Energy had signed a SPA with Beach Energy, to acquire interest in exploration permit EP 126.
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