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FPSO Cidade de Niterói MV18 arrives in Denmark for recycling after 17 years
The FPSO Cidade de Niterói MV18 will be recycled in Denmark after closing operations in Marlim Leste.
Upstream focuses on the first stage of the energy value chain, where exploration, drilling and production define the development of hydrocarbon resources. This section covers news on field discoveries, drilling campaigns, production projects, reservoir activity and the technical and financial decisions shaping upstream operations.
Coverage includes new exploration programs, offshore and onshore developments, production expansion, investment announcements and technological advances aimed at improving efficiency, recovery and operational performance. It also highlights regulatory frameworks, partnerships and strategic moves influencing resource development in key regions.
Through these stories, Upstream tracks the assets, operators and production initiatives shaping the supply base of the global oil and gas industry.
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Equinor granted permit to drill well 30/8-7 S in the North Sea
Equinor receives authorization to drill well 30/8-7 S in North Sea license 190.
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Energy exploration in Australia enters a new phase
Energy exploration in Australia begins a new growth cycle with investments, technological innovation, and projects to expand gas production.
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Offshore activity in Norway faces new disruptions
Offshore activity in Norway faces operational disruptions as the labor dispute begins to affect drilling and oilfield services.
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U.S. drilling rigs rebound sharply
U.S. drilling rigs record their largest weekly increase since 2022, reflecting the recovery of the upstream market.
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Shearwater wins 4D seismic survey for Adura’s Mariner field
During the two-month survey, high-quality 3D data were collected using a towed-streamer configuration with a sub-streamer.
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ADNOC Drilling Integrates AD-300 Rig with AI to Accelerate Offshore Drilling
The AD-300 rig incorporates artificial intelligence and automation to optimize offshore drilling and support ADNOC's production expansion.
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Jadestone Energy launches 3,000 barrel per day well in Malaysia
Jadestone started production at PM323 with 3,000 barrels per day and confirmed a third well at East Belumut.
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Vår Energi presents the PDO to expand Gjøa’s underwater projects
Vår Energi will promote the development of Ofelia, Gjøa Nord and Cerisa through underwater infrastructure connected to the Gjøa production center.
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Dana Gas strengthens its Egypt operations with new drilling results and up-to-date payments
Dana Gas confirms new gas resources in Egypt and fully regularized government payments.
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