U.S. oil major Chevron and private equity group Quantum Energy Partners are teaming up to bid for the international assets of Russian oil major Lukoil, which are valued at $22 billion, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.“Chevron has a…
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has completed several rig repair and upgrade projects for Saudi-based ADES Holding, strengthening the partnership between the two companies.In 2025, several ADES jack-up rigs underwent major works at ASRY’s facilities in Bahrain…
Europa Oil & Gas has through its associated company Antler Global signed a binding farm-out agreement with China’s Fuhai (Beijing) Energy to sell a 40% interest in the EG-08 production sharing contract offshore Equatorial Guinea.Under the agreement…
SK Earthon, the energy resource development unit of SK Innovation, has acquired a 34% stake in the North Ketapang exploration block offshore Indonesia, expanding its upstream presence in Southeast Asia.The stake was acquired from Petronas North Ketapang…
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has secured an approval in principle (AiP) from ClassNK for the basic design of specialized vessels to joint and bury subsea power cables.MOL is working with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Furukawa Electric and Nippon…
CB&I has agreed to acquire Petrofac Asset Solutions, adding operations, maintenance and decommissioning services to its portfolio as it seeks to diversify revenues and expand internationally.The deal will see CB&I take over Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business…
Subsea7 has secured a sizeable contract by LLOG Exploration Offshore for the Buckskin South Expansion project in the Gulf of America.The Buckskin field is located approximately 305 kilometres off the coast of Texas, in the United States.The…
Viridien has successfully completed the BM-S-2 seismic reimaging project in the southern Santos Basin, delivering a modern, high-fidelity 3D dataset across 8,468 sq km to support growing exploration activity in one of the most strategic, emerging offshore regions of Brazil…
Offshore seismic services firm Shearwater Geoservices has finalized the preparations for the upcoming start of a new multi-client seismic project offshore Nigeria.The 3D survey is backed by significant industry funding and will be executed in…
Harbour Energy has entered into an agreement to acquire LLOG Exploration Company for $3.2 billion, marking its entry into the deepwater U.S. Gulf of America and strengthening its global offshore portfolio.The deal, which includes $2.7 billion in cash and $0…
The bp Board has appointed Meg O’Neill as bp’s next CEO effective April 1, 2026.Murray Auchincloss is stepping down from his position as CEO and director of the Board, effective December 18. Carol Howle, current executive vice president, supply…
North Sea-focussed oil producer EnQuest said on Wednesday it expects to meet or exceed the upper end of its 2025 output forecast of 40,000–45,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) as it steps up expansion in Southeast Asia.The company…
Shell Offshore, a subsidiary of Shell, has taken a final investment decision (FID) on a waterflood project at its Kaikias field in the Gulf of America, aiming to boost its recoverable resources.Water will be injected to displace additional oil…
Danish vessel owner ESVAGT has completed the acquisition of Breeze Enabler and Brint Enabler Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) from Edda Wind through a 100% share purchase agreement of the two Spanish vessel owning entities.The SOVs are on long…
Offshore wind industry suppliers Ocean Geophysics and HighTide have entered into a joint venture aimed at combining their seabed data processing, analysis and interpretation capabilities.The partnership brings together Ocean Geophysics’ large…