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New Fortress Energy Secures $700M Loan for Second FLNG Unit in Mexico

Jul 24, 2024

One of the world’s leading LNG project developers New Fortress Energy (NFE) has secured a $700 million loan for the second floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit in Mexico, days after producing LNG at its first FLNG unit offshore Altamira…

Equinor Still Considering Reducing Rosebank Oilfield Stake

Jul 24, 2024

Norway's Equinor is still considering reducing its 80% stake in Britain's Rosebank oilfield as it seeks to bring the share in line with that of its other assets, Chief Financial Officer Torgrim Reitan told Reuters on Wednesday.The current 80%…

SRJ Technologies Acquires Oil and Gas Remote Inspections Services Firm

Jul 24, 2024

Australian-headquartered SRJ Technologies has signed an agreement for the acquisition of UK-based Air Control Entech (ACE), in a move aimed at bolstering its fleet with advanced drones and robots designed to conduct remote inspections of offshore energy assets…

Archer Lands $40M Drilling Services Contract from Equinor

Jul 24, 2024

Oilfield services firm Archer has been awarded a two-year contract for platform drilling services for Equinor in Brazil.The contract will commence in November 2024 in direct continuation of Archer’s current contract for drilling operations and…

Petrobras Places Flexible Pipe Order to TechnipFMC for Brazil Fields

Jul 24, 2024

Oilfield services company TechnipFMC has secured a ‘substantial’ contract from Petrobras to supply flexible pipe for the pre-salt fields offshore Brazil.The contract covers the design, engineering, and manufacture of flexible pipe for water injection and gas lift…

SLB and Aker BP to Develop AI-Driven E&P Platform

Jul 23, 2024

SLB and Aker BP have agreed a long-term partnership to co-develop an AI-driven digital platform for Aker BP to accelerate innovation and deliver substantial efficiency improvements across the company’s E&P operations.The new platform will leverage…

Akselos Appoints Chief Product & Technology Officer

Jul 23, 2024

Akselos, a pioneer in Structural Performance Management (SPM) software, has appointed Dr. Claus Reimers as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO).Drawing on his vast technical background, leadership skills and energy industry expertise, Reimers…

Energy Workforce & Technology Council Supports New Energy Act

Jul 23, 2024

The Energy Workforce & Technology Council has signaled its support for the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, introduced by Senate Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY).The two lawmakers…

China’s CNOOC Hits ‘High Yield’ Well in in Beibu Gulf

Jul 23, 2024

China's state-owned oil and gas firm China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has encountered a high yielding well in Beibu Gulf, which produces daily over 1,000 cubic meters of oil equivalent.Wushi 16-5 structure is located in Wushi Sag…

Norway's Vaar Energi Quarterly Operating Profit Lags Forecast

Jul 23, 2024

Vaar Energi, majority-owned by Italy's Eni, posted a second-quarter operating profit below expectations on Tuesday, but maintained its dividend payment level and said it was on track to increase oil output.Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)…

Energean Makes FID for Katlan Development in Mediterranean Sea

Jul 23, 2024

Oil and gas company Energean has taken final investment decision (FID) for the Katlan development project in Israel, outlining the plan for the first gas in the first half of 2027.The Katlan area will be developed in a phased approach through a subsea tieback to the existing Energean Power FPSO…

Valaris 123 Rig on Its Way to Drill Selene Well for Shell

Jul 23, 2024

Valaris’ jack-up rig Valaris 123 has been mobilized and is en route to drill the Selene exploration well in the Southern North Sea in Shell-operated license.The Valaris 123 drilling unit was mobilized on July 21 from its current location in the Central North Sea…

Australia Awards New Offshore Acreage

Jul 22, 2024

Australia has awarded new offshore acreage for petroleum exploration and carbon capture and storage (CCS) opportunities.The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King will finalize permits for Esso and Beach Energy in the Otway and Sorrell Basins…

Valaris Nets $498M Drillship Contract with Equinor for Ops Offshore Brazil

Jul 22, 2024

Equinor Energy do Brasil, a subsidiary of Equinor, has awarded a multi-year contract to Valaris for its VALARIS DS-17 drillship, which will be deployed offshore Brazil on Raia project.The estimated total contract value is approximately $498 million…

Portugal's Galp Second-Quarter Profit Beats Expectations, Jumps 16%

Jul 22, 2024

Portugal's Galp Energia on Monday reported its second quarter adjusted net profit jumped 16% and beat expectations as higher oil price and lower cost of production offset lower production and stable refining margin.It booked an adjusted net profit of 299 million euros ($325…

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