BP Oman expects Khazzan gas production to start in late 2017

BP Oman said Phase 1 of its massive Khazzan natural gas project in the desert 350 km south of Muscat is 80% complete and on track to start gas deliveries in late 2017. The tight gas project began in 2014 and is expected to eventually contribute about 33% of Oman’s gas supply. Source: News

Aker BP’s Ivar Aasen field gets nod for December startup

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) authorized the production startup on Ivar Aasen field in the North Sea. Aker BP AS, the operator, has scheduled the field in 360 ft of water to come on stream during December. Source: News

New Zealand refiner commits to efficiency upgrades, emissions cuts

New Zealand Refining Co. Ltd. (Refining NZ), the country’s sole refiner, has entered an agreement with New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to further reduce the carbon footprint of its 107,000-b/d Marsden Point refinery at Northland, 160 km north of Auckland. Source: News

Carrizo to add 15,000 net acres in Eagle Ford

Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. has agreed to acquire 15,000 net acres in the Eagle Ford shale of South Texas from an affiliate of fellow Houston firm Sanchez Energy Corp. for $181 million in cash. Source: News

Statoil cancels rig contract for the Stena Don

Statoil ASA has cancelled a contract with Stena Drilling Ltd. for the Stena Don semisubmersible. The cancellation will take effect after plugging activity on Troll field has been completed in November. Source: News