Offshore Well Intervention

A number of technologies and equipment have been developed towards the drilling and completion of deep and ultra-deep wells.

Rock breaking technology 

This technology is developing towards composite bit, special-shaped tooth PDC, adaptive bit, intelligent bit, electric drill, real-time optimisation and non-contact rock

Bermuda-headquartered BW Energy has announced final investment decision (FID) for the US$107mn Golfinho Boost project, which aims to increase uptime, reduce operating expenses and add around 3,000 bpd of incremental oil production from 2027 at the Golfinho field, offshore Brazil.

The project includes a number of measures aimed at

Aker BP has renewed its alliance with SLB and Stimwell Services to boost oil output, extending the well intervention and stimulation alliance by five years.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region that comprises the Arab countries will be welcoming a large class vessel by Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a provider of self-propelled, self-elevating support vessels to the offshore energy industry.

This is yet another contract for GMS that will

Oilenco Ltd has announced the appointment of Paul Vettese as its new Business Manager for the Asia Pacific region.

Paul brings over 25 years of oil and gas experience to the role, including a decade spent leading sales teams for a global well intervention

The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) is a critical region for offshore oil and gas production, with operators increasingly focusing on mature fields to meet energy demands sustainably.

As new field discoveries slow, industry leaders

Helix Energy Solutions Group will continue its work in the Gulf of Mexico this year where it will carry out well intervention services as part of a

Adverse weather conditions have disrupted TotalEnergies EP Danmark’s operations, delaying production from the remaining fields at its natural gas redevelopment project in

Driven by a framework agreement signed with Woodside Energy (Senegal) BV, ocean services provider DeepOcean will be supervising subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair

Norwegian energy producer Equinor will deploy Emerson's suite of Roxar downhole monitoring tools to achieve optimal results from the Rosebank oil and gas field offshore the United Kingdom. 

With an estimated capacity of more than 300

Energy technology company Baker Hughes has announced a significant order from Petrobras for workover and plug and abandonment (P&A) services in pre- and post-salt fields offshore Brazil.

The multi-year project is set

Energy services provider Expro has landed a significant milestone with the 100th deployment of its cementation technology SeaCure; this time for a five-well subsea batch campaign in

Equinor has awarded DeepOcean a four-year frame agreement for marine services that includes subsea intervention and repair contingency for subsea pipelines, structures and high voltage

Expro has officially completed its acquisition of Coretrax, marking a significant milestone in the growth of both businesses.

The acquisition will allow Expro to expand its portfolio of cost-effective, technology-enable well construction,

It is not long now until the doors are set to open once again on West Africa’s leading well intervention conference, offering exclusive access to operator best practices, innovative technologies, exploration strategies and more.

This year’s instalment of the OWI WA 2024

Silverwell Technology, a global developer of digitally intelligent gas lift production optimisation systems and services, has celebrated a step forward in permeating the African market after securing a contract

Accelerating the company's growth in the Brazilian market, Archer has secured a two-year platform drilling and well intervention contract with Trident Energy do Brasil, amounting to US$20mn.

The contract also

As the oil and gas industry increasingly prioritizes sustainability, companies from the Middle East and North Africa region are introducing groundbreaking digital innovations to revolutionize the well intervention space and enhance operational efficiency.

Middle East and North Africa Well Intervention Outlook (2)

• Region: Gulf of Mexico
• Topics: Decommissioning, Well Intervention