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Shelf Drilling’s Jack-Up Rig Extends Stay with Chevron off West Africa

Aug 25, 2025

Offshore drilling firm Shelf Drilling has secured a contract extension for the Shelf Drilling Tenacious jack-up rig with Chevron’s subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) for drilling operations offshore West Africa.The extension will begin in direct continuation of the rig’s current contract…

CNOOC Completes New Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in East China

Aug 22, 2025

China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has completed building an integrated refining and petrochemical complex in eastern China, state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday.The 21 billion yuan ($2.9 billion) project, built on the Daxie Island of eastern coastal city Ningbo…

Cadeler Inks Turbine Installation Deal for Taiwan's Offshore Wind Farm

Aug 22, 2025

Cadeler announced that it has signed a firm contract with Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) for the transportation and installation (T&I) of 35 Siemens Gamesa 14MW wind turbines at the Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan. The project will be…

ACUA Ocean Hydrogen-Powered USV Completes 24-Hour Sea Trial

Aug 22, 2025

ACUA Ocean's hydrogen-powered unmanned surface vessel (USV) PIONEER has successfully completed the world's first continuous, remote 24-hour offshore operation on zero emissions, marking a breakthrough in the decarbonization of the global maritime sector…

US Opens National Security Investigation into the Import of Wind Turbines

Aug 21, 2025

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it has opened a national security investigation into the import of wind turbines and components.Earlier this week, the department said it was adding wind turbines to a list of products that will face 50% tariffs on the aluminum and steel content…

Tampnet Secures Contract for Communications Stack

Aug 21, 2025

Tampnet, a global leader in offshore connectivity, has secured a five-year contract with Island Drilling AS to supply a complete, next-generation communications stack for the harsh-environment semi-submersible Island Innovator. The service includes…

DOF Group ASA Advances Contract in Brazil, Wins One New

Aug 21, 2025

DOF Group ASA has announced an addendum to its long-term inspection contract (PIDF) with Petrobras in Brazil.  The addendum comprises additional scope of work, which is expected to be concluded by the end of 2025. Stril Explorer, Geoholm and Skandi Carla are currently operating on this contract…

DOF Group ASA Shares Financial Report for Q2 2025

Aug 20, 2025

DOF Group ASA's revenue for 2nd quarter (management reporting) totals USD 507 million (USD 361 million) and EBITDA totals USD 214 million (USD 122 million). The operating profit (EBIT) is USD 150 million (USD 111 million). Net financial gain…

ANP to Offer Seven Blocks for Auction Offshore Brazil

Aug 20, 2025

Brazilian oil regulator ANP will offer seven blocks in an upcoming auction for areas to explore in the country's offshore pre-salt region, set to happen on October 22, it said in a statement on Wednesday.Bidding will be opened for Jaspe, Citrino…

Kabal Wins Contract with Phu Quoc Petroleum Operating Company to Optimize Offshore Logistics in Vietnam

Aug 20, 2025

Kabal, a provider of logistics software for the energy industry, announced a new contract with Phu Quoc Petroleum Operating Company (PQPOC) to optimize its offshore logistics in Vietnam. This partnership marks a step in Kabal’s expansion in Southeast Asia…

Seabound Secures $1.48m Grant to Develop Carbon and Emissions Capture at Port of Southampton

Aug 20, 2025

Seabound has been awarded USD$1.48 million (£1.1 million) through Round 6 of the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6). The funding will support a first-of-a-kind project between Seabound, STAX Engineering, and Associated…

Talos Energy Announces Successful Exploration Results at Daenerys

Aug 20, 2025

Talos Energy Inc. announced successful drilling results at the Daenerys exploration prospect located in the U.S. Gulf of America Walker Ridge blocks 106, 107, 150, and 151.The discovery well was drilled to a total vertical depth of 33,228 feet…

NV5 Advances Hydrography in the Great Lakes: Join the August 27 Live Webinar

Aug 20, 2025

NV5 has unveiled its latest precision hydrography innovations in the Great Lakes, enabling maritime stakeholders to “Own the Lakebed, Master the Mission.' To showcase these breakthrough capabilities, NV5 will host a free, live webinar on Wednesday…

Oil Prices Fall Ahead of Possible Cease-Fire

Aug 19, 2025

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders thought a possible cease-fire in Russia's war with Ukraine might lead to easing or the end to sanctions on Russian crude oil, which would in turn boost global supply.Brent crude futures were down 50 cents…

US Natural Gas Prices Drop 4% on Record Output

Aug 19, 2025

U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a nine-month low on Tuesday on near-record output, ample fuel in stockpiles and forecasts for less hot weather and lower demand through early September than previously expected.Another factor weighing…

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