APPEA, in collaboration with the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science will host an APPEA Connect Series Event to mark the launch of the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.
In an APPEA first, the session will be live-streamed around the world for participants who cannot attend in person.
This is the first release of areas under the new streamlined acreage release model. The Department will officially announce the 2019 areas, and provide a snapshot of...
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Colombia led globally with seven oil and gas discoveries in the second quarter of 2019, followed by India, Russia and Pakistan with three each, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.
GlobalData’s reveals that of Colombia’s seven onshore discoveries, five were conventional oil and two were conventional gas.
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Total E&P Congo successfully deploys “world’s first” cementless completion
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The company said that “building on the experience gained through the continuous deployment of the Welltec® Annular Barrier (WAB®) in the Moho North Albian field, Total E&P Congo has pushed the boundaries of Metal Expandable Annular Sealing technology even further by deploying the world’s first cementless completion using the Welltec®...
Australian LNG exports soared 21% in 2018-19
EnergyQuest estimates that Australia exported a total of 75.1 million tonnes (Mt) of LNG in the 2018-19 fiscal year comprising 1,111 cargoes, which was 21.2% higher than the 61.7 Mt exported in the corresponding period a year earlier
Total LNG export revenue in FY 2019 is estimated to be $50.5 billion. LNG is now Australia’s third largest export by value after iron ore and coal.
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APPEA: Hydraulic fracturing plan a step in right direction
The release of the Western Australian Government’s implementation plan for WA’s hydraulic fracturing inquiry is a step in the right direction and will help provide confidence in the sector, APPEA said.
The plan has outlined actions to implement the independent scientific inquiry’s recommendations and provides a pathway forward for developing some of WA’s onshore oil and gas resources.
APPEA Chief Executive Andrew McConville said the plan highlighted there were robust...
PESA WA Branch Winter Warmer 2019
It’s that blessed time of year when the PESA Winter Warmer provides respite from the weather’s
ravages and solace from EOFY traumas.
This year, PESA secured the prestigious surroundings of the Celtic Club in West Perth and on a
decidedly chilly Friday evening in July a glass of mulled wine on arrival was most welcome. A record
turnout of over 80 souls enjoyed the delicious lip-smacking food platters and beverage selection.
Conversations were long and florid and went on for many...
NOPSEMA invites public to comment on Scarborough Project proposal
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The oil and gas independent, which has a 75% stake in the development, is proposing to develop the remote gas resource through new offshore facilities with all subsea and subsea infield infrastructure and wells located in Commonwealth waters, 375km off the Burrup Peninsula.
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In a statement the IOOA said the Government of Ireland’s decision was an important step to ensure energy security, protect the environment and create jobs. The representative body said the decision not to pass the bill paved the way for finds similar to the Kinsale and Corrib gas...
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In June 2018 Senex partnered with major energy infrastructure provider Jemena to build, own and operate a 15 petajoule per annum (40 TJ/day) natural gas processing facility and 60 km buried pipeline to process and transport gas from Senex’s Project Atlas to the Wallumbilla Hub.
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Shearwater begins seismic survey offshore Cambodia
KrisEnergy has commenced the start of a 1,200sq2 3D seismic survey in the offshore Cambodia Block A concession, where the Company is developing the Apsara oil field.
Shearwater Geoservices was awarded the turnkey broadband seismic contract through the wholly-owned subsidiary, KrisEnergy (Apsara) Company Limited, and has deployed the vessel SW Vespucci.
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