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Technip Energies awarded engineering contract for Thailand CCS project
Technip Energies’ detailed engineering scope for PTTEP’s development covers new CCS and CO2 injection equipment and platform modifications at the Arthit Field.
Dec. 17, 2025
Courtesy Navitas Petroleum Development and Production
Sea Lion Phase 1 consists of drilling 11 subsea wells tied back to an FPSO vessel
Operator Navitas Petroleum and partner Rockhopper Exploration have finalized their investment decision on the Sea Lion project, located near the Falkland Islands, with first oil...
Dec. 10, 2025
Courtesy Prime Group
Prime Natuna Energy's Block B map
Harbour Energy has agreed to sell its operated stakes in producing oil and gas fields in the Natuna Sea to Prime Group.
Dec. 10, 2025
Courtesy TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies' Namibia PEL83 map
Subject to approval by Namibia’s government, TotalEnergies would take a 40% operated interest from Galp in the Mopane discovery, in exchange ceding 10% of its interest in the ...
Dec. 9, 2025
Courtesy TotalEnergies
offshore Culzean installation in the North Sea
The combination would create one of the largest UK North Sea independents, producing more than 250,000 boe/d.
Dec. 9, 2025
Courtesy PetroNor E&P
Map: The Gambia A4 license
PetroNor E&P exits from The Gambia’s Block A4 license and provides updates on infill drilling operations offshore the Republic of Congo.
Dec. 8, 2025
Courtesy Chevron
Chevron announces 2026 capex budget of $18 to $19 billion
Global offshore capex is expected to be approximately $7.0 billion, primarily supporting growth in Guyana, Eastern Mediterranean and the ‘Gulf of America.’
Dec. 4, 2025
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This update provides the latest in senior appointments, promotions, retirements, company news and more across the offshore oil and gas and offshore renewables sectors.
Oct. 3, 2025
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offshore energy companies make leadership changes
New CEOs and leaders at Tullow Oil, Adura Energy, Panoro Energy and Meren Energy bring extensive experience in upstream oil and gas, LNG projects and offshore production.
Sept. 10, 2025
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People in business attire walking.
This update provides the latest in senior appointments, promotions, retirements, company news and more across the offshore oil and gas and offshore renewables sectors.
June 30, 2025
Courtesy Iberdrola
Pedro Azagra.
Pedro Azagra has been named the new CEO of the Iberdrola Group.
June 24, 2025
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Silhouetted workers on a ship deck admire sunset-lit wind turbines.
The UK renewable energy sector aims to equip new workers with the right set of skills, bring in new talent with transferable skills and benefit local communities.
June 13, 2025
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Concept art - wooden blocks with a single green leader block
With more than 30 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, Thomas Mitchell (Mitch) Little has relocated to Singapore to take over the reigns as Jadestone Energy...
June 2, 2025
Courtesy Øyvind Hagen/Equinor
Gullfaks A offshore platform
Wood has secured a new $27 million engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract with Equinor to deliver critical infrastructure upgrades for the Snorre...
Dec. 8, 2025
Courtesy Transocean LinkedIn
Deepwater Atlas drillship
Woodside and Transocean teams have been using the Vessel Operability Planning Service (VOPS) during operations offshore Australia and in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Dec. 3, 2025
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offshore digital connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico
Nokia partners with Tampnet to implement 5G private wireless technology across the Gulf of Mexico, covering over 120 base stations and extending to numerous offshore assets, enhancing...
Dec. 2, 2025
Courtesy North Sea Transition Authority
Line chart: R&D spend versus transfer spend
The UK’s North Sea operators are adopting a range of innovative tools, from subsea systems to digital solutions, to enhance drilling, production and environmental management, ...
Nov. 25, 2025
Courtesy Sulzer
Seatrium selects Sulzer pumps packages for the Petrobras P-84 and P-85 FPSOs
Sulzer says that it will deliver three water injection pumps, two booster pumps, and two seawater booster pumps.
Nov. 21, 2025
Courtesy QT Environmental
QT Environmental assists with 2010-2011 Deepwater Horizon incident
Josh Clifford, VP of QT Environmental, explains why offshore spill response demands more than technology; it requires integrated planning, collaboration and readiness for real...
Nov. 20, 2025