Perenco adds four wells at Boatou
Perenco has started up four new wells in Congo Brazzaville, on the Boatou permit.
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Archer lands $50m UK North Sea contract with Perenco
Oilfield services firm Archer (OSLO: ARCH) has won a contract worth an estimated $50m with Perenco for work on its UK North Sea platforms.
Perenco under fire from HSE after series of leaks on southern North Sea platform
Perenco has been warned by the UK’s safety regulator after multiple leaks on one of its Indefatigable platforms this year.
FSO hook up complete, Perenco looks to Brazil’s regulators
Perenco bought a 100% stake in the Pargo, Carapeba and Vermelho fields from Petrobras. After adjustments, Perenco paid $398 million for the assets offshore Rio de Janeiro state. It also took over the decommissioning liability.
Petrodec toasts removal of A2D topsides at Amethyst field
Petrodec has successfully removed topsides from the A2D platform at the Amethyst field in the southern North Sea ahead of dismantling in the Netherlands.
Perenco sets out Gabon gas-to-power growth plans
Signing the MoU in early April, Gabon said Perenco was investing around $40 million in infrastructure. Gabon Power will put in around $84mn.
Tullow, Perenco swap Gabon assets
Appraisal drilling in the DE8 licence is also under way. Tullow said this could begin producing oil via Tchatamba infrastructure before the end of 2023. There are also more ILX opportunities on the DE8 licence.
National Trust ‘seriously concerned’ after oil spill washes up on wildlife haven
Oil from the Poole Harbour pipeline leak has washed up on the shores of Brownsea Island - a wildlife haven and protected site of special scientific interest.
Perenco oil spill ‘potentially catastrophic’ says Dorset MP
The MP for South Dorset said a Perenco oil spill in the area is "potentially catastrophic" but added he had received assurances that it is "not as serious as first thought".
Major incident declared after oil leak from Perenco field in Dorset
Oil from the UK's largest onshore oil field has leaked into the water in Dorset, leading to a major incident being declared.
North Sea newcomer Hartshead Resources names former Perenco boss as COO
North Sea newcomer Hartshead Resources (ASX: HHR) has named a former Perenco and Ineos boss as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Perenco takes FID on Gabon LNG plan
“We are pleased to be investing to help meet Gabon’s future energy demands, supporting the country in reducing its emissions, and delivering a project that will also create hundreds of direct and indirect employment opportunities.”
Perenco scores success with innovative platform design
The French company operates 11 fields on- and offshore Congo, producing 25,000 bpd in 2021.
Valaris bags $25m North Sea contract with Shell
Offshore driller Valaris has announced a string of new contracts and extensions worth around $275 million, including four notable North Sea awards.
Perenco opens new pre-salt Congolese play
Perenco has reported drilling success at its PNGF Sud licence, in Congo Brazzaville, potentially opening a new play.
Perenco locks in rig for Ravenspurn campaign in Southern North Sea
Perenco has secured an offshore rig ahead of a drilling campaign in the Southern North Sea.
Stray oil sparks ‘condensate and fire’ release on aged North Sea platform
Petrodec has been taken to task by the offshore safety watchdog after it failed to remove oil from pipeline ahead of decommissioning.
Bond Helicopters flies back into the North Sea with major contract with Perenco
Following a return to the North Sea, aviation company Bond Helicopters has bagged a 5-year contract with Perenco, for five AW139 helicopters to operate from Norwich Airport.
Perenco files decom paperwork for Leman topsides
Perenco has filed decommissioning programmes for two platforms serving the Leman field, but hints at a potential re-use opportunity for one installation.
Petrodec starts decom work on Amethyst A2D
Decommissioning firm Petrodec says it has begun work on the Amethyst A2D platform, marking its first foray into operatorship.
Perenco dealt HSE warning after fire and oil release at North Sea platform
Perenco has been pulled up by the safety watchdog over its decommissioning of a Southern North Sea platform.
Choosing fast FLNG to cash in on sky-high gas prices
High gas prices represent an opportunity for those already producing, but those working on new supplies are feeling the need to accelerate plans. Floating LNG (FLNG) offers one solution, being faster to market than onshore projects.
HSE finds more than 400 overdue repair orders during Perenco inspection
Perenco has been issued with a notice to improve after Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors found more than 400 overdue repairs orders, over 200 of which were safety and safety-critical items.
Perenco exports its first barrel of oil from Chad
Perenco has exported its first barrel of oil from its recently acquired Chadian assets via the Chad-Cameroon pipeline.
Perenco strikes Etinde deal with New Age
Perenco has signed a deal to buy the Etinde stake held by New Age (African Global Energy) for an undisclosed amount, junior partner in the project Bowleven has said.