Offshore News


ABS to Support Al Shaheen Field Development

Aug 05, 2024

Genesis North America (GNA), as a major subcontractor of Offshore Oil Engineering Co., (COOEC), has engaged ABS to support RUYA Project, a production capacity improvement plan for the Al Shaheen field in Qatar operated by North Oil Company (NOC)…

Woodside to Buy Ammonia Project on US Gulf Coast for $2.35B

Aug 05, 2024

Australia’s Woodside Energy has signed an agreement with Dutch-based OCI Global to acquire its clean ammonia project for $2.35 billion, which is still under construction on the U.S. Gulf Coast in Texas.Woodside has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding…

New Zealand Scraps Green Policies to Boost Economy

Aug 04, 2024

New Zealand's green credentials are at risk as the government rolls back environmental reforms in a bid to boost a flailing economy and fulfil promises made to its voters.Since taking power last year, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's center…

Esgian Week 31 Report: Busy Week for Borr Drilling, Valaris, Transocean and Noble

Aug 04, 2024

Esgian provides an update on what has been a busy week in the offshore drilling market in its Week 31 Rig Analytics Market Roundup.Report SummaryContractsBorr Drilling has confirmed new contracts for several of its 400-ft jackups, including work for the Arabia I in Brazil…

Vard to Build Energy Construction Vessel for Norwegian Firm

Aug 02, 2024

Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed a contract with Wind Energy Construction for the design and construction of a new energy construction vessel (ECV), securing also an option for one additional vessel.Wind Energy Construction is a Norwegian…

Prosecutors Press Brazil Regulators on License to Drill Near Amazon Mouth

Jul 30, 2024

Brazilian prosecutors, who have recommended that environmental agency Ibama block drilling by state-run oil company Petrobras near the mouth of the Amazon river, have demanded that Ibama respond within three days, a document seen by Reuters shows…

Petrobras Second-Quarter Oil Production Rises 2.6%

Jul 29, 2024

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras said on Monday its crude oil production during the second quarter rose 2.6% from the year-ago period after it ramped up five oil platforms and started production in 12 wells.Petrobras pumped 2.16 million barrels per day (bpd) from April to June…

BOEM Issues Final EIS for Maryland Offshore Wind Project

Jul 29, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Monday announced the availability of its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed wind project offshore Maryland.US Wind is seeking approval for its proposed Maryland offshore wind project…

RINA Greenlights Green Marine UK’s Hydrogen CTV Retrofit Initiative

Jul 29, 2024

Green Marine (UK)’s initiative looking to retrofit crew transfer vessels (CTV) with hydrogen, fuel cells and battery, with the aim to cut emissions while servicing offshore wind farms, has been granted Approval in Principle (AiP) by global classification society RINA…

Esgian Week 30 Report: New Deals for Valaris, Noble and Transocean

Jul 28, 2024

Esgian provides an update on new rig deals in its Week 30 Rig Analytics Market Roundup.Report SummaryContractsValaris has been awarded a multi-year contract with Equinor Energy do Brasil, a subsidiary of Equinor, for the 12,000-ft drillship Valaris DS-17…

Baker Hughes Bets on Foreign Demand

Jul 28, 2024

Baker Hughes cut its outlook for spending by oil producers on Friday, citing lower drilling activity by North American companies, joining other oilfield service companies in warning about softness in the region.However, the company raised its full-year revenue and profit estimates…

Petrobras Bids for Galp's Oil Field in Namibia

Jul 28, 2024

Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras has made a non-binding offer to buy a major stake in Galp Energia's huge offshore oil discovery in Namibia, Petrobras exploration and production director Sylvia dos Anjos told Reuters on Friday.If accepted…

Hornbeck Offshore Installs New DP Simulator

Jul 26, 2024

Hornbeck Offshore said it has installed a dynamic positioning (DP) simulator that provides an interactive and immersive training experience for current and future mariners who serve in DP officer (DPO) roles.The Wärtsilä NaviTrainer Professional…

US Opens Bidding for Offshore Wind Acreage off Texas

Jul 26, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said on Friday it is seeking competitive bids for offshore wind leases off the coast of Texas after renewable energy developer Hecate Energy Gulf Wind LLC made an unsolicited bid.The administration…

CNOOC, ADNOC Agree to Deepen Cooperation

Jul 25, 2024

China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) said on Thursday it signed strategic alliance agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to deepen cooperation.Under the agreement, the companies will cooperate in oil, gas exploration and production…

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