The UK is expected to lead the Europe’s planned and announced working gas capacity additions in underground gas storage sites, contributing approximately 29% of the total Europe capacity additions by 2026.
Industry
Sercel Completes Acquisition of ION’s Software Business
CGG has announced that Sercel, its Sensing & Monitoring division, has completed the acquisition of ION Geophysical Corporation’s (“ION”) software business.
Welltec Initiates Large-Scale Testing of Materials for Subsurface CO₂ Storage
Welltec, a global hi-tech solutions provider for the energy industry, has begun extensive testing to identify optimal materials for Project Greensand, an initiative that will store CO₂ in the subsurface of the North Sea.
2022 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining are Open
Nominations for the 2022 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining, recognising and celebrating excellence in the sector through innovation and transformation, safety and well-being, environment, and community are open until 30 September.
CCUS Solution For a Net-Zero Australia
Australia’s leading Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) research organisation CO2CRC has welcomed the Albanese government’s decision to award new greenhouse gas permits in WA and the NT, saying CCUS stands ready to drive Australia to a lower emissions future.
New low in Coal Drives Gas Price Highs, Record Australian LNG exports to North Asia
The east coast LNG blame game is on again fuelled by the latest ACCC Gas Inquiry report, EnergyQuest has observed in its monthly report for July.
Denmark Leads Race to Expand Hydrogen Pipeline Capacity
Denmark is expected to lead global length additions in pipeline capacity for hydrogen from 2022 to 2026, contributing around 35% of the global total during this period.
High-Impact Well Activity Set to Rebound This Year After 2021 Slump
Drilling of high-impact oil and gas prospects is set to rebound this year after a disappointing 2021, when success rates plunged towards record lows, Rystad Energy research shows.
Shell Seeks Development Drilling at Crux for Backfill to Prelude
Shell Australia has submitted an environment plan to NOPSEMA for development drilling on the Crux natural gas field, off the coast of Western Australia.
ACCC Says LNG Exporters Must Divert Gas to Domestic Market to Avoid Shortfalls
The ACCC’s July 2022 Interim gas report has forecasts that the east coast of Australia could face a shortfall of 56 PJ in 2023 with the Gas Inquiry interim report indicating that 2022 could see a 2PJ shortfall.