Business Briefs

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Deepsea Aberdeen offshore rig
Borr Drilling, Odfjell Drilling, and Velesto Energy unveil new contracts and strategic moves across the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea and Southeast Asia.
Jan. 8, 2026
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Map of blocks SK408 and SK310 offshore Sarawak, Malaysia
Following PTTEP’s acquisition of a minority interest in Block SK408, the partners plan to invest in new facilities to increase production.
Dec. 16, 2025
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Chevron's Lianzi Unitization Zone offshore Angola
BW Energy jointly negotiated the acquisition of the 20% interests, which they hope to complete next year.
Dec. 15, 2025
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BW FPSO under contract for Harbour Energy offshore operations
The transaction, which Harbour aims to conclude next spring, would add net production of 20,000 boe/d and provide entry into the Kraken oilfield development.
Dec. 12, 2025
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FPSO Aoka Mizu sailing from Dubai to Europe
Serica Energy has completed its acquisition of Prax Upstream Ltd.
Dec. 11, 2025
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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
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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
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Meg O’Neill will serve as the next CEO of bp, effective April 1, 2026.
Murray Auchincloss has stepped down as CEO and director of the bp's board. As a result, Meg O’Neill has been selected as the next CEO, effective April 1, 2026.
Dec. 18, 2025
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Crowd of business professionals walking in similar direction
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
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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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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
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BalWin5 2.2-GW offshore HVDC grid connection in German North Sea
The full contract scope includes the HDVC technology and control/protection systems. Balwin5 will take electricity from North Sea wind farms and deliver it to the German onshore...
Dec. 16, 2025
Courtesy Acteon
Intermoor worker performs quality assurance for Petrobras
The long-term contract involves use of wide-ranging techniques and tech on anchors, chains, wire and other components.
Dec. 12, 2025
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Safe Caledonia arrives at the Captain Field
TechnipFMC will supply and install flexible risers and flowlines to help prolong the life of the Captain Field, which started production in 1997.
Dec. 12, 2025
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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
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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