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Pancontinental obtains license extension in Namibia’s Orange Basin
Pancontinental extends its license in Namibia's Orange Basin to continue offshore exploration in block PEL 87.
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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.
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Mubadala Energy strengthens its presence with a new block in Andaman
Mubadala Energy secures a new offshore block in Andaman, consolidating its leadership in gas exploration in Indonesia.
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NOC and Chevron Partner to Explore Offshore Block NC146
The Libyan national company and the American energy giant will collaborate on a deepwater technical study aimed at strengthening the country's reserves.
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Petrobras Confirms Oil Discovery in Campos Basin
Petrobras detects high-quality oil in a pre-salt well in Campos Basin.
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Petrobras Regains Full Control of Two Offshore Fields in Brazil
Petrobras will exercise its right of first refusal to acquire Petronas' stake in Brazilian offshore fields.
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Viridien and BGP sign agreement with Guyana for a 3D seismic program across 25,000 km²
The geophysical data acquisition program in blocks 2, 3, and 4 aims to reduce exploration risk in unexplored areas.
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Worley to perform FEED engineering for Chevron’s Aphrodite gas field
Worley will develop FEED engineering for the Aphrodite gas field in Cyprus as part of the offshore project led by Chevron.
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TotalEnergies and Cognite expand partnership to deploy industrial AI on a global scale
The artificial intelligence platform will facilitate access to high quality and relevant industrial information.
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SLB adds RESMAN technology and strengthens reservoir monitoring
The acquisition expands SLB's capabilities in chemical tracers and reservoir surveillance solutions.
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PETRONAS and Geoteric extend exploration agreement with IA
The new stage of collaboration will accelerate seismic exploration and standardize key technical processes.
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