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Aker BP obtains permission to drill well 36/4-2 in the North Sea
The Norwegian authority authorized Aker BP to drill exploratory well 36/4-2 in the North Sea.
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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TotalEnergies launches MethaneLive to monitor methane using AI
TotalEnergies uses sensors and AI to detect fugitive methane emissions from upstream assets.
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Chevron Acquires 70% of Block 10 and Strengthens Its Commitment to the Mediterranean
With a 70% stake in Greece's offshore Block 10, Chevron will assume its operation alongside HELLENiQ ENERGY
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DeepOcean Drives Subsea Decommissioning of bp’s Foinaven Field
DeepOcean Will Execute Subsea Decommissioning at Foinaven for bp with Removal of Offshore Infrastructure in the North Sea.
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TVO Reactivates Inactive Well with Hercules TBOP Cabled BOP System
TVO applied its Hercules TBOP to reactivate an offshore well with a DP rig in shallow waters.
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Equinor drills a dry well beneath the Heidrun field in the Norwegian Sea
The exploratory well 6507/8-D-4 CH confirmed the absence of hydrocarbons at deep levels of the Heidrun field.
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Blackrod Phase 1 begins production and targets 30,000 bopd
Blackrod Phase 1 began production in Alberta and projects reaching 30,000 barrels per day, consolidating itself as a strategic Canadian upstream asset.
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OPEC+ oil production falls despite a new quota increase
OPEC+ oil production continues to weaken despite the new quota increase, while constraints on global supply persist.
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Greenland Energy advances its exploration program alongside Halliburton
Greenland Energy accelerates its exploration campaign in Greenland with support from Halliburton and drilling planned for October 2026.
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Vaalco Resumes Production at Baobab Field After FPSO Renovation
Vaalco reactivated the Baobab field after renovating the Baobab Ivoirien FPSO and reconnecting it to the CI-40 block.
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