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Equinor Books Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Aberdeen Semi-Sub Rig

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Offshore drilling contractor Odfjell Drilling has signed a contract with Equinor for its Deepsea Aberdeen semi-submersible drilling rig, following the letter of intent the companies agreed in November.Equinor will use Deepsea Aberdeen rig to drill an unspecified scope in an interim period on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, before moving to the Fram Sør project, offshore Norway.The work is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026…

Saipem Gets DNV Certification for Offshore Asset Lifecycle Management

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Saipem has obtained ISO 55001:2024 certification, the international standard for asset lifecycle management, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards operational excellence and offshore sustainability.The certification, issued by DNV…

Archer to Remain North Sea Drilling and Maintenance Duty for Aker BP

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Aker BP has exercised the three-year extension option under the long-term contract with Archer for the provision of platform drilling operations and maintenance services in the North Sea.The long-term contract was originally awarded in November…

Tekmar Secures Over $9M Offshore Wind Cable Protection Deal

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Asset protection technology and offshore energy services provider Tekmar Group has signed a contract worth over $9 million from an existing engineering, procurement and construction customer for a major U.K. offshore wind project.The AIM-listed…

TechnipFMC Lands Coral North FLNG Contract from Eni

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Subsea engineering company TechnipFMC has won a substantial engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract from Italy’s Eni for the Coral North floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) development offshore Mozambique.The contract covers subsea scope for Coral North…

Harbour Energy Finds Oil and Gas in North Sea

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Harbour Energy and its partner Petoro have proven gas condensate in the Camilla Nord prospect in the North Sea.The wildcat wells 35/8-8 S and A were drilled in production licenses 248 LS and 248 B, which are part of the Vega Unit in the North Sea…

ConocoPhillips Hires Subsea7 for Work Offshore Norway

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Subsea7 has secured a contract by ConocoPhillips Skandinavia, subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, for the Previously Produced Fields (PPF) development, offshore Norway.Subsea7’s scope covers engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of subsea structures…

PGE to Take Over RWE’s 350MW Offshore Wind Project in Poland

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Germany’s RWE has agreed to sell its F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind development project in Poland to state-controlled utility PGE, as Poland’s largest power producer strengthens its offshore wind pipeline.The F.E.W. Baltic II project has a planned…

Aker BP Extends Scarabeo 8 Drilling Contract off Norway

Dec 18, 2025

Saipem announced that Aker BP has exercised a new option to extend the contract for the semi-submersible drilling unit Scarabeo 8, prolonging its deployment for an additional year.This is the third extension of the contract originally awarded in March 2022…

Poland Allocates 3.4 GW Capacity in Offshore Wind Auction

Dec 18, 2025

Poland allocated 3.4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in its first competitive offshore wind auction, the country's energy regulator URE said on Thursday, a boost for the renewable energy sector after setbacks in neighbouring markets.The auction was seen as a test of investor confidence in offshore wind…

Eni Finalizes CCS Partnership with Blackrock-Backed GIP

Dec 18, 2025

Italy’s Eni has completed the sale of a 49.99% equity stake in its carbon capture and storage (CCS) business, Eni CCUS Holding, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), infrastructure investor owned by BlackRock.GIP will jointly control the…

DOF Bags Multiple Vessel Deals with Petrobras in Brazil

Dec 18, 2025

Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner DOF Group has secured seven new contract extensions with Petrobras for its offshore support vessels (OSVs) in Brazil, valued over $160 million.Five of DOF's Brazilian-flagged anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels…

Ithaca Extends Stay of Prosafe’s Safe Caledonia Flotel in Norh Sea

Dec 18, 2025

Oil and gas firm Ithaca Energy has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Prosafe for the charter of Safe Caledonia accommodation rig n the U.K. sector of the North Sea.The LoI for Safe Caledonia entails provision of gangway connected accommodation support at the Captain field…

New Chief Takes Reins at Dolphin Drilling

Dec 18, 2025

Offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling has appointed new chief executive officer (CEO) following the resignation of Jon Oliver Bryce.Dolphin Drilling’s board of directors has appointed Michael Boyd, currently the company’s Chief Commercial Officer…

Israel Greenlights Major Natural Gas Deal with Egypt

Dec 18, 2025

Israel has approved a deal that will supply natural gas to Egypt, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, describing it as the country's largest-ever gas deal.Israel signed the export agreement in August with Chevron and its partners…

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Saipem Gets DNV Certification for Offshore Asset Lifecycle Management

Saipem Gets DNV Certification

Archer to Remain North Sea Drilling and Maintenance Duty for Aker BP

Archer to Remain North Sea Dri

Tekmar Secures Over $9M Offshore Wind Cable Protection Deal

Tekmar Secures Over $9M Offsho

TechnipFMC Lands Coral North FLNG Contract from Eni

TechnipFMC Lands Coral North F

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