Offshore
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March 2025
As I write this column from the sunny climes of Madrid, R8国际娱乐鈥檚 Deepwater Development Conference (MCEDD) is underway and thriving. There is no mistaking the renewed, growing interest in deepwater projects, and the attendance and program confirm it.
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March 27, 2025
Attendees on Day 2 (March 26) of R8国际娱乐鈥檚 Deepwater Development Conference (MCEDD) in Madrid, Spain, were treated to a wide-ranging assortment of presentations on technical innovations in this special sector of the upstream industry.
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March 27, 2025
The HSI Joint Venture, comprising HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders, and Iv, has successfully moved the Jasmund Offshore Substation (OSS) topside and lifted the transformers for 50Hertz at HSM Offshore Energy鈥檚 Stormpolder yard in the Netherlands.
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March 27, 2025
Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-million-dollar, multi-year contract with聽Intrepid Energy Limited聽(IEL) to deliver a bespoke subsea well intervention equipment package for a project in Nigeria.
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March 27, 2025
R8国际娱乐鈥檚 Deepwater Development Conference (MCEDD) got underway on March 25 in Madrid, Spain, and has been thriving this week. There is no mistaking the renewed, growing interest in deepwater projects, and the attendance and program confirm it. Attendance is running significantly ahead of last year鈥檚 conference, and the list of topics presented/debated is more extensive.
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March 26, 2025
A conservation group is challenging Britain鈥檚 government in a London court over 31 North Sea oil and gas exploration licenses that it says could put marine protected areas and climate stability at risk.
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March 26, 2025
In addition to integrated execution, the project will utilize Subsea 2.0庐 configure-to-order (CTO) subsea production systems. Combining both offerings will enable streamlined project management through a single interface and accelerate time to first oil.
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March 2025
Perhaps we are witnessing the beginning of a complex negotiation between all GOM(A) production owners to improve, safely, all operations and open areas to new exploration, regardless of claims.
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March 25, 2025
The North Sea Transition Authority raised its forecasts for investment and production in the coming years after 2024 figures were higher than expected. The NSTA said capex totaled 拢5.95 billion ($7.7 billion) last year, more than 50% above an October projection.
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March 24, 2025
TechnipFMC has been awarded a large聽integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI鈩) contract by Equinor for the Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 development in the Norwegian North Sea. This latest phase will increase production by tying in additional wells to the current infrastructure, which is powered by low-emission resources onshore.
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March 24, 2025
Veolia Water Technologies today announced the launch of ToroJet鈩, a robust nutshell filtration system designed to meet the toughest produced water polishing needs in the oil and gas industry.
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March 24, 2025
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah鈥檚 weekend cabinet reshuffle will bring oil and gas more directly under her control, as international explorers look to increase offshore discoveries.聽Drilling activity has grown since TotalEnergies and Shell made initial finds in 2022.
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March 24, 2025
Interocean Marine Services (Interocean), a leading specialist in offshore support services, has been named the winner of this year鈥檚 Associate Member鈥檚 Safety Award at the prestigious IADC North Sea Chapter (NSC) Annual Safety Awards.聽聽
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March 21, 2025
In a webinar hosted by the African Energy Chamber, Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy and Wood Mackenzie on March 20, Namibia announced new offshore licensing opportunities and plans to drill seven wells in 2025.
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March 21, 2025
Reelwell AS has secured a strategic equity investment by Odfjell Technology, the company announced today. The deal sees Odfjell Technology purchase a 10% stake in Reelwell for 40 million NOK. The investment will be used to grow and develop Reelwell鈥檚 industry-leading DualLink digital pipe technology.
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March 21, 2025
Shell Brasil, a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Gato do Mato, a deepwater project in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. The development plan includes the installation of a FPSO vessel and is designed to produce up to 120,000 bopd.
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March 20, 2025
Odfjell Technology has successfully deployed a 36鈥 x 38鈥 conductor pipe in Kuwait's first offshore Jurassic well. The well received a custom-tailored solution to support the wellbore structure and prevent formations caving.
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March 19, 2025
Vitol will acquire stakes in projects in Ivory Coast and the Republic of Congo for at least $1.65 billion, according to a statement on Wednesday. The deal deepens the company鈥檚 longstanding relationship with Eni in West Africa.
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February 2025
As a partner to the global energy industry, ATPI provides travel solutions to support organizations in effectively managing complex travel requirements and supporting the workforce to reach their destinations. This article examines how ATPI supports organizations to limit their travel and events-related environmental impact in conjunction with decarbonization efforts.聽
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March 17, 2025
Azerbaijan is set to sign agreements to explore for natural gas in Israeli waters, highlighting a key strategic alliance between the two countries amid turbulence in the region. A consortium of Azeri state company Socar, bp Plc and Israel鈥檚 NewMed Energy LP will get the right to explore in one offshore block.
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March 14, 2025
Kistos, an independent energy company focused on generating value across the upstream and midstream markets, noted an announcement made today by V氓r Energi, the operator of the Balder Area, regarding the tow-out of the Jotun FPSO from the Worley Rosenberg yard in Stavanger, Norway.聽