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TotalEnergies and Oil India to Jointly Tackle Methane Emissions Issues

Nov 19, 2024

TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a cooperation agreement to carry out methane emissions detection and measurement campaigns using TotalEnergies’ AUSEA technology at OIL sites in India.Mounted on a drone, the AUSEA gas analyzer, developed by TotalEnergies and its R&D partners, consists of a dual sensor capable of detecting methane and carbon dioxide emissions, while at the same time identifying their source…

Sapura Scoops Petrobras Contract for Pan-Malaysia Offshore Services

Nov 20, 2024

Malaysia-based offshore services firm Sapura Energy, through its wholly owned subsidiary Sapura Fabrication, has secured a contract from Petrobras for offshore maintenance, construction, modification and hook-up and commissioning services for the Sarawak asset…

TGS Hooks 3D Streamer Contract Offshore India

Nov 20, 2024

Norwegian seismic company TGS has secured a 3D streamer contract for Oil and Gas Natural Corporation (ONGC) in the Mahanadi basin on the East Coast of India.The Ramform Sovereign vessel is scheduled to mobilize for the survey in January 2025…

Velesto’s Drilling Rigs Up for Automatization Overhaul Under New Tech Alliance

Nov 20, 2024

Malaysia-based Velesto Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petronas and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) to implement rig mechanized automation processes and integrate robotics into drilling operations.The MoU aims to establish…

Keppel Reclaiming Control of 13 Rigs to Cash In on Offshore Drilling Market's Growth

Nov 19, 2024

On the back of improving conditions in the offshore rig market, Singaporean asset manager and operator Keppel has set out to secure control over 13 legacy rigs held by Rigco Holding (Asset C) as part of its plan to accelerate monetization of rigs without re-entering the offshore market…

CIP’s South Korean Offshore Wind Project Delivers First Power

Nov 18, 2024

The first commercial-scale offshore wind project in South Korea, Jeonnam Offshore Wind 1, has delivered first power ahead of planned commercial-scale operation start in 2025.Jeonnam Offshore Wind 1, a 96 MW offshore wind project off the coast of Shin-an…

Seatrium Delivers Fifth Jack-Up to Borr Drilling

Nov 15, 2024

Seatrium has delivered its fifth newbuild jack-up rig Var to Borr Drilling, nearly one year ahead of schedule.The successful delivery of Var marks the completion of the latest series of five B Class jack-up rigs that Seatrium has built for Borr Drilling…

Masdar, SOCAR and ACWA Set Sights on 3.5GW Offshore Wind Projects in Azerbaijan

Nov 15, 2024

UAE’s clean energy powerhouse Masdar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SOCAR Green and ACWA Power to develop 3.5 GW of offshore wind projects in the Azerbaijan section of the Caspian Sea.The potential projects would be Azerbaijan’s first offshore wind farms…

Malaysia's FPSO Firm Bumi Armada Eyes Merger with MISC’s Offshore Unit

Nov 14, 2024

Malaysian offshore energy facilities provider Bumi Armada said on Thursday that it was in talks with MISC to explore a merger with the maritime conglomerate's offshore unit.In a Bursa Malaysia filing, Bumi Armada said they had entered into a…

Mooreast Reels In $6.7M Multi-Buoy Mooring Upgrade Work Off Thailand

Nov 12, 2024

Mooreast Holdings has secured a new order valued at $6.7 million for a multi-buoy mooring upgrade project off the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand.The SGX-listed total mooring solutions specialist, and Asia’s only ultra-high power anchor manufacturer…

DOF Lands IMR Vessel and Subsea Services Contract in Asia Pacific

Nov 12, 2024

Norwegian offshore vessel operator DOF Group has won a contract for IMR vessel and associated subsea services in the Asia Pacific region.The contract will utilize one of DOF’s project vessels in the region and includes project management, engineering…

Blackford Dolphin Kicks Off Long-Term Drilling Campaign Offshore India

Nov 11, 2024

Dolphin Drilling’s Blackford Dolphin deepwater semi-submersible rig has started its long-term exploration drilling contract with Oil India, offshore India.The rig arrived in Indian waters in October and has since completed customs clearance and client acceptance…

OEG Renewables Orders Another CTV from Strategic Marine

Nov 06, 2024

Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has secured an order for a next-generation crew transfer vessel (CTV) from OEG Renewables, part of the OEG Energy Group, destined to operate in Taiwan.The vessel, named Wey Feng, will be the fourth…

Valeura Energy Consolidates Thai Oil and Gas Assets

Nov 05, 2024

Canada-based oil and gas company Valeura Energy has completed the internal restructuring operation, transferring its working interests in the Nong Yao, Manora and Wassana fields to its wholly-owned Thailand subsidiary.Valeura's working interests in all its Thai III fiscal contracts…

TotalEnergies Inks 15-Year LNG Supply Deal with China’s Sinopec

Nov 04, 2024

TotalEnergies has signed a sales agreement with China’s Sinopec for the delivery of 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year for 15 years, starting in 2028.With the major agreement with one of the leading LNG players in the country…

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