Genel Energy has announced that the Sarta-2 well has entered production at the Chevron-operated Sarta field (Genel 30% working interest), with gross field production now in excess of 10,000 bopd.
UK: Controversy around fracking has hit public trust in new climate technologies, study suggests
08 Mar 2021
Cardiff University research gauged public opinion on crucial new technologies to tackle climate change
Negative perceptions of fracking in the UK have had an impact on the public’s opinion of new technologies which are vital to tackling climate change, a study by
Cardiff University has suggested.
In 2019 the UK government suspended the technique of hydraulic fracturing, which is used to extract oil and gas, over safety concerns. Supporters say it could help to solve the UK’s energy needs and reduce energy bills – but local campaigners and environmentalists say it contaminates drinking water and causes earthquakes.
France: Total wins 50 MW of projects in latest national solar tender
08 Mar 2021
Total Quadran, its renewable energy subsidiary in France, was awarded
50 megawatts (MW) of solar projects in the ninth round of the CRE 4 (French Energy Regulatory Commission) tender.
Total thus confirms its position as number one in solar development in France with close to 400 MW, the largest volume awarded over the last 18 months.
Most of the awarded sites will be developed on repurposed sites and will allow to redesign former industrial sites.
Total Quadran will ensure the construction, operation and commissioning of these projects by 2022. Total once again confirms its commitment to developing renewable energies in France. We are proud, through our participation in the French Energy Regulatory Commission’s calls for tenders, to participate in the transformation of the French energy landscape
Shearwater GeoServices has announced the award of a 4D monitor marine seismic acquisition survey by Total E&P Angola. The survey comprises a two-month project on the GJDR Development area of Block 17 commencing in Q1 2021.
Maersk Drilling has been awarded a one-well contract by Petrogas E&P Netherlands which will employ the harsh-environment jack-up rig Maersk Resolute to perform well maintenance and drill a side-track of the A9 well at the P9 Horizon field in the Dutch North Sea.