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Velesto’s Drilling Rigs Up for Automatization Overhaul Under New Tech Alliance

Nov 20, 2024

Malaysia-based Velesto Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petronas and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) to implement rig mechanized automation processes and integrate robotics into drilling operations.The MoU aims to establish…

ExxonMobil, Hess, CNOOC Withdraw from Guyana’s Oil Block Negotiations

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U.S. oil major ExxonMobil and partners have pulled out of negotiations with Guyana's government on terms for exploring and developing a shallow-water oil block, the South American country's vice president said on Thursday.Exxon, U.S.-based Hess…

ExxonMobil Pulls Out from Block Offshore Suriname

Nov 20, 2024

Suriname's state-run oil company Staatsolie said on Wednesday that ExxonMobil has withdrawn from its offshore block 52, and block operator Petronas Suriname E&P will take over its 50% stake.'The withdrawal is part of the ongoing evaluation of assets in ExxonMobil's global portfolio…

Petronas to Proceed with South China Sea Oil and Gas Exploration

Oct 15, 2024

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday reiterated that state energy firm Petronas will continue to conduct oil and gas exploration activities in Malaysia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, despite objections from China…

Shearwater Nets Petrobras Contract for 3D Survey Off Suriname

Nov 05, 2024

Offshore seismic services specialist Shearwater Geoservices has secured a large 3D seismic survey from Petronas in Suriname.The project, covering 6,000 square kilometers, marks the continuation of Shearwater’s commitment to Petronas in this…

Mitsubishi Boosts Stake in Petronas’ Malaysia LNG Plant

Sep 27, 2024

Japanese trading house Mitsubishi said on Friday it would expand its ownership in a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Malaysia, acquiring 10% stakes in the Dua and Tiga units of the Malaysia LNG plant.Operated by Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petronas…

Guyana Production Sharing Agreements Accepted

Oct 16, 2024

Energy firms TotalEnergies, Qatar Energy, Petronas, Cybele Energy, Delcorp and International Group Investment have reached agreements with Guyana over terms of production sharing deals to explore five oil and gas offshore blocks, the energy ministry said on Wednesday…

Esgian Week 35 Report: Petronas Plans Return to Mexico

Sep 01, 2024

Esgian provides an update on plans for Petronas to return to the deep waters off Mexico in its Week 35 Rig Analytics Market Roundup.Report SummaryContractsMalaysia's Velesto said Monday it has secured a Letter of Award for its 350-ft jackup…

Petronas Helps Suppliers Go Green

Aug 12, 2024

Petronas is encouraging Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment suppliers to embrace sustainability principles by providing training and tools to help them adopt new practices.Petronas will help with ESG knowledge and capacity building…

Petronas, ADNOC, Storegga Target 5M tons per year of Carbon Capture

Aug 20, 2024

Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) will collaborate with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and U.K.-based Storegga to evaluate carbon dioxide emissions storage in Malaysia, the companies said on Tuesday.The three companies have signed…

PTTEP Sells Its Entire Stake in Deepwater Block Offshore Mexico to Repsol

Sep 20, 2024

Thailand’s state-owned oil and gas company PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has divested its entire interest in Mexico Block 29, located in deep waters of the Salina Basin offshore Mexico, to the operator Repsol, which has increased its working interest in the block to 46…

Strohm Supplies TCP Jumpers for Sabah Project Off Malaysia

Sep 18, 2024

Strohm, a thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) company, has overseen the installation of its TCP Jumper technology at the deepwater Sabah project offshore Malaysia.Installed by contractor McDermott on behalf of an international operator, it is…

ExxonMobil to Transfer Operations of Two Malaysian PSC Assets to Petronas

Jul 22, 2024

Exxon Mobil intends to transfer the operations of all assets of two production-sharing contracts in Malaysia to state energy company Petronas, Exxon Mobil said on Saturday.Reuters had reported on Friday that Exxon Mobil had agreed to sell its Malaysian oil and gas assets to Petronas…

Meet ZEUS, a Proposed Zero-emission Power Station

Aug 27, 2024

Aker Solutions, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd., MISC Bhd and Clean Energy System Inc, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effectively commencing the Zero Emission Power Station (ZEUS) pilot project, an energy solution that uses oxyfuel combustion with immediate CO2 capture and storage…

ExxonMobil Selling Malaysia Oil and Gas Assets to Petronas

Jul 19, 2024

Exxon Mobil has agreed to sell its Malaysian oil and gas assets to state energy firm Petronas, exiting the country's upstream sector where it used to be a dominant producer, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.The U.S. major…

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