Pikka drilling beats tech limits, lowers time, costs, per Santos

Late in the day on Aug. 18 (Alaska-time) ASX-listed Santos released its half year results for 2026, reflecting a period of transition for the company as the Alaska North Slope Pikka phase 1 project commenced production, and Barossa continued to progress through commissioning and ramp-up, underpinned by the base business which company says performed strongly. "The first half marked an...