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Aker Solutions Inks 'Sizeable' Service Agreement

Jun 26, 2026

Aker Solutions signed a 'sizeable. ($50m to $150m by the company's definition)  five-year agreement with Cenovus Energy Inc. for engineering and maintenance services on White Rose field assets.The White Rose field is located approximately 350 km east of St…

Organized Lightning: Understanding the Evolution of Marine Electrical Systems

Jun 25, 2026

How well do we really understand the electrical systems powering today’s vessels? Many of us realize how important electricity is to our modern world but may be a bit shaky on the specifics. The Welsh comedian Tommy Cooper once joked, 'Electricity is a wonderful thing…

FairWind Strengthens European Wind Ops with Senior Appointments

Jun 22, 2026

Wind turbine installation and service company FairWind has appointed three senior executives to strengthen its blade and service operations in Europe as demand for operations and maintenance services continues to grow across the region.The Denmark…

Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Hub Injures 54, Leaves 18 Missing

Jun 22, 2026

Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after an explosion at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March.Authorities said…

Inpex, Unions Reach Deal to End Ichthys LNG Strike

Jun 17, 2026

Australian unions said on Wednesday that they have reached a deal with Japan's Inpex to end strikes at the Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) onshore and offshore facilities.Australia's Offshore Alliance began strike action on June 2, which…

Inpex Shuts LNG Train at Ichthys as Strike Disrupts Operations

Jun 16, 2026

Japan's Inpex has shut one of two liquefied natural gas production trains at its Ichthys plant in Australia due to a strike, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.The closure of Australia's third-largest LNG plant is likely…

Norway Oil Service Strike Begins as Wage Talks Split Unions

Jun 15, 2026

A group of oil service workers in Norway said on Monday they will go on strike as wage talks broke down, while a second labour union said it had reached agreement with the industry and would continue working.There was no immediate expectation that oil and gas output would be affected…

BP Looks to Shed Gulf of America Projects, sources say

Jun 12, 2026

BP has started a process to sell stakes in two of its Gulf of America projects, four people with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be one of new CEO Meg O'Neill's first moves.BP, one of the largest operators in the Gulf of America…

Inpex’s Ichthys LNG Strike Persists as Fair Work Hearing Gets Postponed

Jun 12, 2026

Industrial action at Inpex's Ichthys liquefied natural gas facilities continued on Friday after a hearing on the Japanese firm's application to halt the strikes was postponed to Saturday.Australia's Fair Work Commission confirmed to Reuters that the hearing was deferred to June 13…

Siemens Gamesa CEO: Wind Turbine Cutbacks Likely if Offshore Expansion Falters

Jun 11, 2026

Siemens Energy on Thursday warned of possible wind turbine capacity cuts in Europe if governments fall behind in efforts to expand offshore power, saying a lack of determination could become an 'existential threat' to the industry.The comments…

BP Merges Businesses Into Upstream and Downstream Divisions

Jun 09, 2026

BP has set out plans to reorganize its operations into two business segments from July 1, simplifying its organizational structure as part of efforts to improve performance and increase shareholder value.The company said it will replace its…

BP Faces Investor Questions Over Removal of Former Chair

Jun 09, 2026

Top BP investors and former executives said they remained in the dark about the precise circumstances that led to the departure of former chair Albert Manifold, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.BP did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment outside regular business hours…

Saab UK Celebrates 40 Years of Subsea Robotics

Jun 08, 2026

Saab UK is celebrating 40 years of Seaeye subsea robotics, innovation and engineering, focused on improving safety and performance in underwater operations.Founded in 1986 to address the risks of deep‑water offshore operations, Seaeye pioneered…

deugro Expands Offshore Wind Leadership Team

Jun 08, 2026

Danish logistics specialist deugro has appointed Daniel Kjær as Vice President, Global Wind Renewable Energy, effective June 1, 2026.Based in Aarhus, Denmark, Kjær will be responsible for further developing and executing deugro’s global offshore wind strategy…

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