Category: offshore energy biz
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Galveston LNG Bunker Port inks supply deal with international shipping company
Galveston LNG Bunker Port inks supply deal with international shipping company Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP), a Texas-based developer of what is said to be […] The post Galveston LNG Bunker Port inks supply deal with international shipping company appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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North Sea green shift at play: Dutch gas platform plugs into German offshore wind power
North Sea green shift at play: Dutch gas platform plugs into German offshore wind power The Netherlands-based exploration and production player ONE-Dyas, together with its partners EBN and Tenaz Energy, has tucked a new decarbonization milestone under its belt by breathing life into the first natural gas production platform in the Dutch and German sectors…
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BW Energy enters Angola’s offshore oil & gas playground with new acquisition
BW Energy enters Angola’s offshore oil & gas playground with new acquisition Oslo-listed oil and gas E&P player BW Energy has struck a deal to get hold of minor stakes in two blocks off the coast of Angola. The post BW Energy enters Angola’s offshore oil & gas playground with new acquisition appeared first on…
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Snam moves to take over sole ownership of Italy’s FSRU
Snam moves to take over sole ownership of Italy’s FSRU Snam has taken a step to buy the stake its partner, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, holds in Italy’s floating regasification terminal operator, OLT Offshore LNG Toscana, which runs a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) moored off the coast of Livorno. The post Snam moves to…
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BP fires up 7th major project: First oil achieved two months ahead of schedule in US Gulf
BP fires up 7th major project: First oil achieved two months ahead of schedule in US Gulf BP has put into production mode an expansion project in the U.S. Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico), as its seventh major upstream project that started up this year and the fifth to come online earlier than planned.…
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Shell handpicks Odfjell Drilling-managed rig for ops offshore Namibia
Shell handpicks Odfjell Drilling-managed rig for ops offshore Namibia UK-headquartered energy giant Shell has booked a semi-submersible rig, owned by Northern Ocean (NOL) and managed by Odfjell Drilling, for drilling activities off the coast of Namibia, Africa. The post Shell handpicks Odfjell Drilling-managed rig for ops offshore Namibia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic…
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Methanol and shore power recipe to unlock Newcastle – Amsterdam green shipping corridor
Methanol and shore power recipe to unlock Newcastle – Amsterdam green shipping corridor Given the growing zest for specific routes where vessels employ low-emission propulsion, a new study has assessed the technical and commercial feasibility of introducing a green shipping corridor between Newcastle and Amsterdam. The post Methanol and shore power recipe to unlock Newcastle…
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TechnipFMC’s 100th Subsea 2.0 tree goes to Shell, the platform’s first customer
TechnipFMC’s 100th Subsea 2.0 tree goes to Shell, the platform’s first customer TechnipFMC has delivered its 100th Subsea 2.0 tree to UK-headquartered energy giant Shell, the […] The post TechnipFMC’s 100th Subsea 2.0 tree goes to Shell, the platform’s first customer appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Fresh jack-up rig assignment comes Seatrium’s way
Fresh jack-up rig assignment comes Seatrium’s way Singapore-headquartered provider of offshore, marine, and energy solutions Seatrium has won a job with International Maritime Industries (IMI), said to be the largest shipyard in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, for the supply of equipment and license for another jack-up rig bound to work in…
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15 years in the making: Falkland Islands’ Sea Lion ready to move forward to first oil
15 years in the making: Falkland Islands’ Sea Lion ready to move forward to first oil A final investment decision (FID) has been taken for a giant oil project in the North Falkland Basin (NFB), where $1.8 billion will be needed to foot the bill to first oil and $2.1 billion to project completion. This FID comes 15…
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ABL joins Ocean Winds’ team for Baltic Sea offshore wind farm
ABL joins Ocean Winds’ team for Baltic Sea offshore wind farm Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) […] The post ABL joins Ocean Winds’ team for Baltic Sea offshore wind farm appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Durakovic Go to offshore energy biz
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Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies issue first Northern Lights CO2 storage certificates
Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies issue first Northern Lights CO2 storage certificates The Northern Lights joint venture (JV), encompassing oil majors Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies, has […] The post Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies issue first Northern Lights CO2 storage certificates appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Unleashing more gas at the heart of Mubadala’s partnership with Indonesian player
Unleashing more gas at the heart of Mubadala’s partnership with Indonesian player UAE-headquartered Mubadala Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, has pooled resources with PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s energy and electricity supplier, to supply gas from its gas fields in…
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After FEED work, McDermott nets subsea contract with Petronas off Brunei
After FEED work, McDermott nets subsea contract with Petronas off Brunei Petronas Carigali Brunei, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant Petronas, has awarded McDermott […] The post After FEED work, McDermott nets subsea contract with Petronas off Brunei appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Prysmian’s R&D activities get €300 million EIB boost
Prysmian’s R&D activities get €300 million EIB boost The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million financing package for Prysmian […] The post Prysmian’s R&D activities get €300 million EIB boost appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Edison shakes hands with Knutsen for new LNG vessel to be built by Hanwha Ocean
Edison shakes hands with Knutsen for new LNG vessel to be built by Hanwha Ocean Asian shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean will construct a new vessel for the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters at Geoje (Okpo), in South Korea, thanks to a deal Norway’s Edison made with shipowner Knutsen…
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€30 million EU project launches to push UK wave energy
€30 million EU project launches to push UK wave energy A consortium of six companies has launched a project aimed at addressing the competitiveness […] The post €30 million EU project launches to push UK wave energy appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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TotalEnergies augments its oil portfolio offshore Namibia through deal with Galp
TotalEnergies augments its oil portfolio offshore Namibia through deal with Galp French energy giant TotalEnergies has shaken hands with Portuguese oil and gas company Galp on a deal that will enable it to enter the PEL 83 license, encompassing an oil discovery off the coast of Namibia, by taking over the operator baton. Galp is getting a…
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$1.98 billion chapter to ‘world-class’ gas story coming up next off Australia
$1.98 billion chapter to ‘world-class’ gas story coming up next off Australia Chevron Australia, a subsidiary of the U.S. oil and gas giant Chevron, has decided to move forward with the third stage of development for its giant gas project off the northwest coast of Western Australia (WA) to support long-term local and regional energy…
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JGC and Fluor cheer handover of second train at Canada’s mega LNG export project
JGC and Fluor cheer handover of second train at Canada’s mega LNG export project Japan’s JGC Holdings Corporation and its joint venture (JV) partner, Fluor Corporation, have wrapped up their work on the second train at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Kitimat, Canada’s British Columbia, which is operated by LNG Canada, a…
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Six-year deal with Nexans takes Enshore Subsea to TenneT’s offshore grid projects
Six-year deal with Nexans takes Enshore Subsea to TenneT’s offshore grid projects UK-based Enshore Subsea has secured three initial projects for offshore grid systems in Germany […] The post Six-year deal with Nexans takes Enshore Subsea to TenneT’s offshore grid projects appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Harbour Energy offloads offshore gas assets in Southeast Asia
Harbour Energy offloads offshore gas assets in Southeast Asia London-listed oil and gas company Harbour Energy has set the wheels in motion to divest natural gas assets off the coast of Indonesia for a cash consideration of $215 million. The post Harbour Energy offloads offshore gas assets in Southeast Asia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa…
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‘Largest UK independent oil & gas producer’ arises with TotalEnergies-NEO NEXT upstream merger
‘Largest UK independent oil & gas producer’ arises with TotalEnergies-NEO NEXT upstream merger French energy giant TotalEnergies is set to merge its upstream business with NEO NEXT, […] The post ‘Largest UK independent oil & gas producer’ arises with TotalEnergies-NEO NEXT upstream merger appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Round-up: New oil & gas discoveries take center stage as LNG momentum grows
Round-up: New oil & gas discoveries take center stage as LNG momentum grows As the offshore energy sector sees advancements in exploration, infrastructure expansion, LNG diversification, and carbon management initiatives, new discoveries in Norway reinforce the ongoing oil and gas dominance. International players, such as Shell, Equinor, Chevron, and Petrobras are reshaping portfolios through joint…
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20-year offtake lands on LNG project’s table in Lone Star State
20-year offtake lands on LNG project’s table in Lone Star State Texas LNG, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, has secured an offtake deal with Macquarie Energy, a subsidiary of Macquarie Group, for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility to be constructed in the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The post 20-year offtake lands on…
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Eni pens decade-long LNG offtake deal with Thai player
Eni pens decade-long LNG offtake deal with Thai player Italy’s energy giant Eni has won a new multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement with Gulf Development Company, said to be one of Thailand’s largest private power producers. The post Eni pens decade-long LNG offtake deal with Thai player appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go…
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Double win for Equinor in North Sea as two gas and condensate discoveries spring up
Double win for Equinor in North Sea as two gas and condensate discoveries spring up Norway’s state-owned oil and gas giant Equinor has made two new discoveries of gas and condensate in the Sleipner area of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, which it describes as its largest finds so far this year. The…
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Polish offshore wind developer seeks geotechnical investigation services
Polish offshore wind developer seeks geotechnical investigation services Elektrownia Wiatrowa Baltica – 1, a project company set up by PGE Polska Grupa […] The post Polish offshore wind developer seeks geotechnical investigation services appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adrijana Buljan Go to offshore energy biz
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Denmark pushes back bid submission deadline for piece of $4.59 billion carbon capture and storage pie
Denmark pushes back bid submission deadline for piece of $4.59 billion carbon capture and storage pie The Danish Energy Agency has postponed the deadline for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) tendering procedure, which enables interested companies to get a slice of the DKK 28.7 billion ($4.59 billion) funding cake earmarked to lend Denmark a…
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28-year-old FPSO secures life extension beyond 2030 as oil flows from subsea tie-back
28-year-old FPSO secures life extension beyond 2030 as oil flows from subsea tie-back Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor has prolonged the lifespan of a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit by expanding its active duty past 2030 with a subsea template tied back to the vessel via a new tubing off the coast of…
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Vessel pair destined to be part of QatarEnergy’s LNG fleet gets naming ceremony out of the way
Vessel pair destined to be part of QatarEnergy’s LNG fleet gets naming ceremony out of the way Japan’s maritime transport player, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), has confirmed a naming ceremony for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipbuilding facility. The post Vessel pair destined to be part of QatarEnergy’s LNG fleet…
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EU endorses 235 cross-border energy projects to scale up electricity, hydrogen, and CO2 infrastructure
EU endorses 235 cross-border energy projects to scale up electricity, hydrogen, and CO2 infrastructure As investment needs are anticipated to hover around €1.5 trillion by 2040, the European Commission (EC) has adopted a new list of 235 cross-border energy projects, granting them the status of projects of common interest (PCIs) and projects of mutual interest…
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Trio pools resources to forge CO2 logistics hub for carbon dioxide transport chain
Trio pools resources to forge CO2 logistics hub for carbon dioxide transport chain Three players in the offshore energy and maritime spheres – Höegh Evi, Aker BP, and Ports of Stockholm – have joined forces to bring to life a CO2 logistics hub and enable an efficient and sustainable transport chain for carbon dioxide from industrial…
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1986-built FPSO lands redeployment gig at Southeast Asia’s oil project
1986-built FPSO lands redeployment gig at Southeast Asia’s oil project Finder Energy, a Perth-based oil and gas exploration player, has struck a deal with Aberdeen-based Amplus Energy, which will enable a 39-year-old floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel to work at two oilfields off the coast of Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia. The post 1986-built FPSO…
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Saipem cheers first gas milestone on rig-turned-FPU at Eni’s African project
Saipem cheers first gas milestone on rig-turned-FPU at Eni’s African project Italy’s engineering, drilling, and construction services giant Saipem has confirmed the achievement of first gas at an asset that was recently converted from a semi-submersible drilling rig into a floating production unit (FPU) deployed at Eni’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) project off the coast…
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Tank insulation system for LNG and ammonia-fueled vessels receives ClassNK’s blessing
Tank insulation system for LNG and ammonia-fueled vessels receives ClassNK’s blessing With the maritime industry facing the pressing challenge of decarbonization, the development of alternative fuel vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ammonia is gaining momentum, as illustrated by an approval in principle (AiP) Japan’s classification society ClassNK has granted for Spray form…
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XOCEAN wins five-year survey inspection contracts for six Dutch offshore wind farms
XOCEAN wins five-year survey inspection contracts for six Dutch offshore wind farms XOCEAN has been awarded a series of five-year contracts in the Netherlands, under which […] The post XOCEAN wins five-year survey inspection contracts for six Dutch offshore wind farms appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adrijana Buljan Go to offshore energy biz
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Eni begins next chapter of its giant Congo LNG project
Eni begins next chapter of its giant Congo LNG project Italy’s oil and gas giant Eni has kicked off the second phase of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project ahead of schedule off the coast of Congo, Africa. The post Eni begins next chapter of its giant Congo LNG project appeared first on Offshore Energy.…
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Finnlines RoPax vessel trio to sport Auramarine methanol fuel supply systems
Finnlines RoPax vessel trio to sport Auramarine methanol fuel supply systems Auramarine, Finland’s fuel supply systems provider, has been tasked with providing a methanol fuel supply system (FSS) for three new Hansa Superclass roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) vessels ordered by Finnlines, a compatriot shipping player. The post Finnlines RoPax vessel trio to sport Auramarine methanol fuel…
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Stillstrom, Danish port exploring large-scale maritime electrification at Energy Island Bornholm
Stillstrom, Danish port exploring large-scale maritime electrification at Energy Island Bornholm Stillstrom and Port of Roenne have teamed up on a study looking into integrating […] The post Stillstrom, Danish port exploring large-scale maritime electrification at Energy Island Bornholm appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adrijana Buljan Go to offshore energy biz
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Stage set for unified oil & gas rig moving service in Red Sea and Gulf of Suez
Stage set for unified oil & gas rig moving service in Red Sea and Gulf of Suez ABL, part of Oslo-listed global consultancy group ABL Group, has shaken hands with Egypt’s Petroleum Marine Services Co. (PMS) on the launch of a unified rig moving service in the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez, with the…
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£1.5 billion enables UK-US pair to get their hands on Europe’s giant LNG terminal
£1.5 billion enables UK-US pair to get their hands on Europe’s giant LNG terminal Centrica and U.S. investment firm Energy Capital Partners (ECP), part of Bridgeport Group, have brought into their fold a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kent County, United Kingdom. The post £1.5 billion enables UK-US pair to get their hands on Europe’s…
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Scour protection installation coming up at Hornsea Three OWF site
Scour protection installation coming up at Hornsea Three OWF site Installation of scour protection on wind turbine foundation locations at the Hornsea Three offshore […] The post Scour protection installation coming up at Hornsea Three OWF site appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adrijana Buljan Go to offshore energy biz
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IMO picks Council members but Net Zero Framework hiatus raises red flag for potential fragmentation of shipping decarbonization
IMO picks Council members but Net Zero Framework hiatus raises red flag for potential fragmentation of shipping decarbonization The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating and improving international shipping, has elected Member States to serve on three categories of the IMO Council. Meanwhile, EmissionLink’s Managing Director…
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TotalEnergies and Chevron fortify oil & gas ties with Nigerian farm-out deal
TotalEnergies and Chevron fortify oil & gas ties with Nigerian farm-out deal France’s energy giant TotalEnergies has strengthened its oil and gas bonds with the U.S.-headquartered Chevron by inking a deal to divest a partial stake in two exploration licenses off the coast of Nigeria to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company. The…
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12-vessel newbuild deal brings Chinese shipbuilder up to $1.6 billion
12-vessel newbuild deal brings Chinese shipbuilder up to $1.6 billion China’s shipbuilding player Hengli Heavy Industries has received a newbuilding order for 12 vessels with Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). The post 12-vessel newbuild deal brings Chinese shipbuilder up to $1.6 billion appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz
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Ireland handpicks spot for FSRU gas reserve to stave off supply shortfalls
Ireland handpicks spot for FSRU gas reserve to stave off supply shortfalls Emerald Isle has unveiled the location where its new strategic gas reserve (SGER) will be situated as a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU). This FSRU will be owned and operated on behalf of the Irish state by Gas Networks Ireland, which operates…
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Scotland’s clean energy zest grows as it signs off on new subsea cable link and Banniskirk Hub
Scotland’s clean energy zest grows as it signs off on new subsea cable link and Banniskirk Hub Scottish transmission system operator (TSO) SSEN Transmission has collected all permissions needed for a high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable link between Sinclair’s Bay in Caithness and Rattray Head near Peterhead, thanks to a marine license for…
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Scotland’s giant tidal array project pencils in subsea works for next month
Scotland’s giant tidal array project pencils in subsea works for next month A project, which is described as the world’s largest tidal stream energy development, has put subsea activities on the agenda for December 2025 in Scotland’s Pentland Firth. The post Scotland’s giant tidal array project pencils in subsea works for next month appeared first…
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Aker Solutions lines up multimillion-dollar job at North Sea oil & gas duo
Aker Solutions lines up multimillion-dollar job at North Sea oil & gas duo Norway-based energy services provider Aker Solutions has won a multi-year brownfield maintenance and modification (M&M) services assignment with ConocoPhillips Skandinavia, a subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered energy giant ConocoPhillips. The post Aker Solutions lines up multimillion-dollar job at North Sea oil & gas…
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VARD marks keel laying milestone for subsea construction vessel in Europe (Gallery)
VARD marks keel laying milestone for subsea construction vessel in Europe (Gallery) Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has held a keel laying ceremony for an offshore subsea construction vessel it is building for Dong Fang Offshore (DFO). The post VARD marks keel laying milestone for subsea construction vessel in Europe (Gallery) appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa…
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Shell hires ADES rig for drilling ops offshore Brunei
Shell hires ADES rig for drilling ops offshore Brunei ADES International Holding, a subsidiary of ADES Holding Company, which is part of Saudi Arabia-headquartered ADES Group, has landed a new offshore drilling assignment for one of its jack-up rigs off the coast of Brunei with Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP), a joint venture company between the…
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33 jack-up rigs change hands as ADES and Shelf Drilling tie the final merger knot
33 jack-up rigs change hands as ADES and Shelf Drilling tie the final merger knot ADES International Holding, a subsidiary of ADES Holding Company, which is part of Saudi Arabia-headquartered ADES Group, has put the finishing bow on the merger with the UAE-based Shelf Drilling, augmenting its offshore drilling fleet with 33 more jack-up rigs.…
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Equinor books Axess for North Sea riser replacement work
Equinor books Axess for North Sea riser replacement work Axess Technologies, a subsidiary of Norway-headquartered asset integrity management company Axess Group, has won a new riser replacement assignment in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea with Equinor, a compatriot state-owned energy giant. The post Equinor books Axess for North Sea riser replacement work appeared…
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$4 billion deal in hand as ADNOC scores 20-year gas supply assignment
$4 billion deal in hand as ADNOC scores 20-year gas supply assignment ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of the UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has secured a multimillion-dollar natural gas supply agreement with EMSTEEL, an integrated steel and building materials manufacturer, to power the United Arab Emirates’ industrial growth. The post $4 billion deal…
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TGS picks up geophysical data deal for offshore oil & gas basins in Africa
TGS picks up geophysical data deal for offshore oil & gas basins in Africa Norwegian energy data and intelligence company TGS has secured the rights to market and license offshore geophysical data for the offshore acreage in the Comoros, a small island country in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. The post TGS…
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McDermott crosses the finish line for subsea gig at Shell’s gas project
McDermott crosses the finish line for subsea gig at Shell’s gas project U.S. offshore engineering and construction player McDermott has put the finishing touches on an assignment, encompassing multiple natural gas fields, which Sarawak Shell, a subsidiary of the UK-headquartered energy giant Shell, operates off the coast of Malaysia. The post McDermott crosses the finish…
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Føn Energy Services wins five-year maintenance and survey deal for six Dutch offshore wind farms
Føn Energy Services wins five-year maintenance and survey deal for six Dutch offshore wind farms Føn Energy Services has secured a five-year contract to provide inspection, repair and maintenance […] The post Føn Energy Services wins five-year maintenance and survey deal for six Dutch offshore wind farms appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adrijana Buljan Go…
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EirGrid completes first phase of surveys at Ireland’s 900 MW offshore wind area
EirGrid completes first phase of surveys at Ireland’s 900 MW offshore wind area Irish transmission system operator (TSO) EirGrid has completed the first phase of marine and […] The post EirGrid completes first phase of surveys at Ireland’s 900 MW offshore wind area appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adrijana Buljan Go to offshore energy biz
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Damen in charge of forging subsea crane-endowed multi-purpose vessel with five more on the cards
Damen in charge of forging subsea crane-endowed multi-purpose vessel with five more on the cards Damen Shipyards Group, a Dutch shipbuilding giant, has been tasked with bringing to life a new multi-purpose accommodation support vessel (MP-ASV) for Windcat, a part of CMB.TECH, said to be one of the world’s largest listed, diversified, and future-proof maritime…
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UK underwater market hits £9.4 billion: Project delays place offshore energy supply chain at risk
UK underwater market hits £9.4 billion: Project delays place offshore energy supply chain at risk Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the trade and development body representing the UK’s multibillion-dollar subsea sector, has undertaken a new study for the nation’s underwater sectors, which emphasizes that frequent delays to offshore energy and infrastructure projects threaten the viability of…
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DeepOcean winding down North Sea FPSO disconnection gig for TotalEnergies
DeepOcean winding down North Sea FPSO disconnection gig for TotalEnergies DeepOcean is close to crossing the finish line for an assignment in the North Sea, which entails the disconnection and tow of a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel, alongside the removal of associated subsea infrastructure on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The post…
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TotalEnergies, Petronas, and QatarEnergy set their cap on hydrocarbon exploration off Guyana
TotalEnergies, Petronas, and QatarEnergy set their cap on hydrocarbon exploration off Guyana Three energy giants – France’s TotalEnergies, Qatar’s state-owned QatarEnergy, and Malaysia’s Petronas – are joining forces to explore the hydrocarbon potential of an offshore block in Guyanese waters. The post TotalEnergies, Petronas, and QatarEnergy set their cap on hydrocarbon exploration off Guyana appeared first…
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Stage getting set for sixth train at multibillion-dollar LNG project in Texas
Stage getting set for sixth train at multibillion-dollar LNG project in Texas By kicking off the pre-filing process, Houston-headquartered NextDecade Corporation is putting the wheels into motion to add another train and expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project under development in Texas, United States. The post Stage getting set for sixth train at…
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TGS prolongs geophysical data mission for Somalia’s offshore hydrocarbon basins
TGS prolongs geophysical data mission for Somalia’s offshore hydrocarbon basins Norwegian energy data and intelligence company TGS has struck a deal with the government of Somalia to extend its assignment to market and license offshore geophysical data for the African country’s acreage, said to be among the world’s most under-explored regions. The post TGS prolongs…
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Keel laying for third out of 20 planned jack-ups done, with fourth rig in the pipeline
Keel laying for third out of 20 planned jack-ups done, with fourth rig in the pipeline Aside from a deal to build a fourth jack-up in a series of 20 planned newbuild Saudi-operated and manufactured offshore rigs, which has been signed by International Maritime Industries (IMI) and ARO Drilling, a 50/50 joint venture between Valaris…
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Drydocks World transforms oil tanker into FPSO destined for Nigeria’s oil field
Drydocks World transforms oil tanker into FPSO destined for Nigeria’s oil field The UAE-headquartered marine and offshore services provider Drydocks World Dubai, a part of DP World, has confirmed a sail-away ceremony for a recently converted floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel bound to be deployed at an oil field off the coast of Nigeria,…
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Fourfold boost in store for UK’s wind-powered gas and hydrogen storage project with license submission
Fourfold boost in store for UK’s wind-powered gas and hydrogen storage project with license submission England-based energy transition-focused player EnergyPathways has handed in an application for an enlarged gas storage license, covering the natural gas and hydrogen storage elements of its flagship project, located off the Cumbria coast in the East Irish Sea. The post Fourfold…
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TGS’ multi-client 2D-cubed project set to enhance drilling outcomes offshore India
TGS’ multi-client 2D-cubed project set to enhance drilling outcomes offshore India Norwegian energy data and intelligence company TGS has revealed a new multi-client 2D-cubed project off the coast of India’s Andaman region. The post TGS’ multi-client 2D-cubed project set to enhance drilling outcomes offshore India appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore…
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PacWave deal signals next step for US wave energy
PacWave deal signals next step for US wave energy Wave energy test site PacWave and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) have signed a […] The post PacWave deal signals next step for US wave energy appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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Canada’s first large-scale export project sends off another LNG cargo
Canada’s first large-scale export project sends off another LNG cargo With another liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo out of the way, LNG Canada, a joint venture company encompassing Shell, Petronas, PetroChina, KOGAS, and Mitsubishi, has reached a new milestone at its giant LNG export terminal in Kitimat, Canada’s British Columbia. The post Canada’s first large-scale…
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Big Oil vs climate advocates on US offshore leasing plan: Key to energy security and jobs or coastal economy threat
Big Oil vs climate advocates on US offshore leasing plan: Key to energy security and jobs or coastal economy threat The Trump administration’s draft five-year offshore leasing plan continues to run the gauntlet of […] The post Big Oil vs climate advocates on US offshore leasing plan: Key to energy security and jobs or coastal…
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Aramco splashes $30 billion on 17 more deals with US players
Aramco splashes $30 billion on 17 more deals with US players Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s energy heavyweight, has revealed a new batch of multibillion-dollar memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements, encompassing liquefied natural gas (LNG), financial services, advanced materials manufacturing, and procurement of materials and services with U.S. companies such as SLB, Baker Hughes, McDermott, Halliburton,…
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Well intervention vessel duo gets go-ahead for ops across Aker BP’s oil & gas assets
Well intervention vessel duo gets go-ahead for ops across Aker BP’s oil & gas assets Aker BP has received consent from the country’s offshore safety regulator to use two of Island Offshore’s mobile offshore units (MOU) for work on its operated portfolio in Norway. The post Well intervention vessel duo gets go-ahead for ops across…
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Rock solid challenges: How jack-ups are adapting to tougher seabeds
Rock solid challenges: How jack-ups are adapting to tougher seabeds As offshore wind expands into new frontiers, jack-up vessels face increasingly difficult working environments. […] The post Rock solid challenges: How jack-ups are adapting to tougher seabeds appeared first on Offshore Energy. Offshore-Energy.biz Go to offshore energy biz
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More action time for Dolphin Drilling’s 1974-built rig offshore India
More action time for Dolphin Drilling’s 1974-built rig offshore India Dolphin Drilling, an Oslo-listed, Aberdeen-headquartered owner and operator of a fleet of harsh environment mid-water and deepwater semi-submersible drilling rigs, has secured a contract extension for one of its units with Oil India Limited, an exploration and production company, for operations off the coast of India.…
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TotalEnergies and Conoil swap oil & gas assets offshore Nigeria
TotalEnergies and Conoil swap oil & gas assets offshore Nigeria France’s energy giant TotalEnergies has bolstered its oil and gas portfolio in African waters by striking an asset exchange deal with Conoil, which enables it to up its stake in an offshore license in Nigerian waters. The post TotalEnergies and Conoil swap oil & gas…
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Finnish firm to arm Jan De Nul’s subsea rock installation vessel with propulsion package
Finnish firm to arm Jan De Nul’s subsea rock installation vessel with propulsion package Finland-headquartered propulsion specialist Steerprop has been entrusted with equipping a new subsea rock installation vessel with a complete propulsion package. Once constructed, this ship is destined to join the fleet of Jan De Nul, a dredging and offshore contractor. The post…
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TEAMER adds commercialization support for marine energy developers
TEAMER adds commercialization support for marine energy developers U.S. Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research (TEAMER) has introduced a new […] The post TEAMER adds commercialization support for marine energy developers appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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Seatrium entrusts another Swiss firm with work on Brazil-bound FPSO duo
Seatrium entrusts another Swiss firm with work on Brazil-bound FPSO duo Seatrium has hired Sulzer, a Switzerland-headquartered sustainable flow control innovation player, to provide pump packages for two next-generation floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, destined to be deployed at assets operated by Brazil’s state-owned energy giant Petrobras. The post Seatrium entrusts another Swiss firm…
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Second of 30 US offshore oil & gas lease sales on the agenda for March
Second of 30 US offshore oil & gas lease sales on the agenda for March The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has revealed a proposed notice of sale for the next offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is the second of thirty Gulf of America (U.S.…
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One-year encore for Odfjell Drilling’s rig with Norwegian oil & gas operator
One-year encore for Odfjell Drilling’s rig with Norwegian oil & gas operator Odfjell Drilling, a 52-year-old offshore drilling player, has secured a contract extension with Norway’s oil and gas player Aker BP for a 2019-built semi-submersible rig, which is on a drilling assignment on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The post One-year encore for Odfjell Drilling’s…
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DeepOcean answers subsea oil & gas tie-back call in UK waters
DeepOcean answers subsea oil & gas tie-back call in UK waters Norwegian ocean services provider DeepOcean has been hired for a subsea tie-back assignment related to a hydrocarbon field development on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The post DeepOcean answers subsea oil & gas tie-back call in UK waters appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic…
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ADES-Shelf Drilling merger wrap-up coming before November ends
ADES-Shelf Drilling merger wrap-up coming before November ends ADES International Holding, a subsidiary of ADES Holding Company, which is part of Saudi Arabia-headquartered ADES Group, is days away from crossing the finish line for its merger with the UAE-based Shelf Drilling, expanding its offshore drilling fleet with the addition of 33 jack-up rigs. The post…
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DEME awards Dogger Bank cable termination & testing contract
DEME awards Dogger Bank cable termination & testing contract DEME has awarded SPIE Wind Connect, a subsidiary of SPIE, a contract for the […] The post DEME awards Dogger Bank cable termination & testing contract appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz
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BP books SLB OneSubsea for work on its Gulf of America oil project
BP books SLB OneSubsea for work on its Gulf of America oil project UK-headquartered energy giant BP has tasked SLB OneSubsea, a joint venture between SLB (formerly Schlumberger), Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, with a subsea boosting mission for its deepwater greenfield development in the Gulf of America (U.S. Gulf of Mexico). The post BP books…
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Shelf Drilling rig going back to work for Aramco as suspension ends
Shelf Drilling rig going back to work for Aramco as suspension ends Shelf Drilling, an offshore drilling player, has received a green light from Aramco, a Saudi Arabian drilling giant, which will enable one of its rigs to return to its drilling assignment in the Middle East after more than a year-long suspension. The post…
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Arbitration battle looms in Asia as Empyrean challenges Conrad’s withdrawal notice
Arbitration battle looms in Asia as Empyrean challenges Conrad’s withdrawal notice Conrad Asia Energy’s wholly-owned subsidiary, West Natuna Exploration Limited (WNEL), has served Empyrean Energy, an AIM-listed oil and gas exploration company, with a notice of election of remedy and forced withdrawal, after the duo had been knee-deep in talks regarding the settlement of outstanding cash…
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NKT completes Beatrice export cable repair, 588 MW offshore wind farm returns to full capacity
NKT completes Beatrice export cable repair, 588 MW offshore wind farm returns to full capacity NKT has completed a turnkey repair of one of the 220 kV high-voltage AC […] The post NKT completes Beatrice export cable repair, 588 MW offshore wind farm returns to full capacity appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go…
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$27 billion fills Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips’ quarterly profit coffers
$27 billion fills Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips’ quarterly profit coffers Against the backdrop of concerns over hydrocarbon production rates, the European and U.S. oil majors – the UK’s duo Shell and BP, France’s TotalEnergies, Norway’s Equinor, and Italy’s Eni alongside U.S.-based trio: ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips – have secured over…
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2019-built rig changing hands thanks to $480 million sale deal
2019-built rig changing hands thanks to $480 million sale deal A six-year-old semi-submersible rig, managed by Odfjell Drilling and owned by Northern Ocean, is getting a new owner, as the current manager sets the stage to become the new owner of this mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU). The post 2019-built rig changing hands thanks to…
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MODEC-SOFEC merger giving birth to integrated mooring solutions business unit
MODEC-SOFEC merger giving birth to integrated mooring solutions business unit Japan’s MODEC has embarked on a strategic merger of its wholly owned companies, MODEC America and SOFEC, to create an integrated mooring solutions business unit and strengthen global offerings. The post MODEC-SOFEC merger giving birth to integrated mooring solutions business unit appeared first on Offshore Energy.…
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Petrobras digs up more black gold offshore Brazil
Petrobras digs up more black gold offshore Brazil Brazilian state-owned energy giant Petrobras has unearthed more oil in the Campos Basin off the coast of Brazil. The post Petrobras digs up more black gold offshore Brazil appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz
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MPCC orders four energy-efficient boxships
MPCC orders four energy-efficient boxships Norwegian container tonnage provider MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has entered into contracts with China’s shipbuilder Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry for the construction of four 4,500 TEU container vessels. The post MPCC orders four energy-efficient boxships appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy biz