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    Drilling & Production

    North American rig numbers fall

    April 26, 2024
    Total drilling activity in North America dropped the week ended Apr. 26, with 731 rotary rigs working, reported Baker Hughes, Houston.
    Photo from Tengizchevroil LLP.
    Tengizchevroil LLP operations at Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan.
    Production Operations

    Chevron starts WPMP operations at Tengiz field, Kazakhstan

    April 25, 2024
    Chevron affiliate Tengizchevroil started operations at the Wellhead Pressure Management Project at Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan.
    Drilling & Production

    Vista accelerates Vaca Muerta activity, aims for 85,000 boe/d by yearend

    April 25, 2024
    Vista Energy plans to accelerate activity in Vaca Muerta with the addition of a third drilling rig, which will begin operating in this year’s second half.
    Illustration from Aker BP.
    Development of Hanz discovery tied in to Ivar Aasen in North Sea.
    Field Start Ups

    Aker BP starts production from North Sea Hanz field

    April 22, 2024
    Aker BP has started production from Hanz field in license 028 B in the North Sea.
    Drilling & Production

    Canada rig count posts double-digit decrease

    April 19, 2024
    The rig count in Canada ended the week with 14 fewer rigs running. For the week ended Apr. 19, the rig count in Canada stood at 127, according to Baker Hughes data.