Salamander Energy intends to raise $201 million via a share issues.

MEO Australia subsidiary Seruway Offshore Exploration Limited (SOEL) is looking for partners in its Seruway PSC, offshore North Sumatra.

Eni (MI:ENI, NYSE:E) and China National Offshore Oil Corp. have signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for the exploration of block 30/27, 400 km (250 mi) off the coast of Hong Kong.

Asia’s place in the world of offshore oil and gas exploration and production is growing in importance as industry activity in the region continues to gain momentum.

Rayong Offshore Exploration Ltd. has agreed to farm into 50% of the block G2/48 concession in the Gulf of Thailand.

ROC Oil has issued an update on its exploration and production programs offshore China.

Operators are increasingly looking to offshore Asia for opportunities to supply the world’s energy demand, and several new projects are being developed in the region.

ConocoPhillips and the China National Offshore Oil Co. have agreed with China’s Ministry of Agriculture to resolve issues around the incidents at Peng Lai 19-3 field in Bohai Bay.

CNOOC is targeting net production in 2012 of 330-340 MMboe, slightly up on last year’s level.

PTTEP has agreed to reduce its interest in three deepwater exploration blocks in the Makassar Strait offshore Indonesia.

Otto Energy Ltd has executed the final farm-in agreements on BHP Billiton’s entrance into Service Contract 55 offshore Palawan, Philippines.

A joint venture consortium led by operator Kris Energy has signed the offshore Indonesia Tanjung Aru production sharing contract (PSC).

ExxonMobil is seeking partners to participate in exploration and possible development of a deepwater frontier basin play in Cendrawasih Bay, off West Papua, Indonesia.

Kulczyk Oil Ventures (KOV), has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire all issued shares of AED Southeast Asia.

Husky Energy has started production from a two-well pilot scheme on the West White Rose field offshore Newfoundland.

Indonesia’s government has awarded offshore exploration licenses to three European oil companies.

Niko Resources Ltd. has received two new production sharing contracts in Indonesia.

Hardy Oil & Gas has issued an update on its various programs offshore India.

ONGC Videsh has signed a tripartite agreement with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Oil and Gas and Kazmunaigaz, amending an E&P contract.

ExxonMobil is inviting offers for its shares in affiliates with interests in Indonesia.