Upstream activities represent the starting point of the oil and gas value chain, focusing on the exploration, evaluation, and production of hydrocarbon resources. This category features news covering new resource discoveries, field development projects, drilling campaigns, and exploration initiatives across major energy regions worldwide.
Coverage includes both onshore and offshore operations, technological advancements in geological exploration and drilling, exploration licensing rounds, partnerships between energy companies, and the expansion of production activities. News also highlights strategic investments, government initiatives, and projects aimed at improving resource recovery and strengthening energy supply.
Stories in this category reflect the evolving landscape of exploration and production as the industry addresses technological, operational, and environmental challenges within the global energy sector.
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Aker BP and Aibel complete Munin utility module and set sail for Norway
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Equinor gets green light to drill an exploratory well
Neptune Energy makes double discovery in the North Sea
They carry out gas resource mapping in Norway
Saudi Aramco discovers two natural gas fields in southeast Saudi Arabia
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