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BP commissions Emerson to automate Shah Deniz in the Caspian Sea
Emerson will supply BP with automation and safety systems for the offshore platform of the Shah Deniz Compression project.
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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Shearwater will conduct 3D seismic surveys for ONGC in India
Shearwater will conduct two 3D seismic surveys for ONGC in India, with offshore campaigns totaling approximately 15 ship-months of activity.
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Karoon Energy approves the development of Who Dat East in the U.S.
Who Dat East will require up to US$165 million net for Karoon and would begin producing oil and gas in 2028.
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Borr Drilling loses US$241.4 million in the second quarter of 2026
Borr Drilling reported a net loss of US$241.4 million as its quarterly revenue fell by 6%.
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Siemens Energy will equip Petrobras’ FPSOs P-81 and P-87
Siemens Energy will supply power generation and gas compression systems for Petrobras' FPSOs P-81 and P-87.
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Shell and PetroChina approve new gas expansion in Australia
Arrow Energy will develop 143 wells in SGP Central to boost gas supply in Queensland with first production expected in 2028.
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Pikka First Cargo Carries 450,000 Barrels from Alaska
Pikka first cargo carries 450,000 barrels of crude from Alaska as Santos and Repsol advance Phase 1 toward its 80,000 bpd production target.
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Aker BP Dry Well Marks Exploration Near Solveig
An Aker BP dry well marks the latest exploration near Solveig. Well 15/6-17 was drilled with Scarabeo 8 in the Norwegian North Sea.
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Noble Interceptor secures ConocoPhillips contract for Norwegian wells
Noble Interceptor will execute a 670-day campaign to plug and abandon ConocoPhillips wells in Greater Ekofisk.
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Katambi-2 strengthens the non-associated gas potential in Angola
Katambi-2 confirms high-quality non-associated gas deposits in Angola with a potential exceeding 100 million cubic feet per day.
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