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China Starts Production at Major Oil Field in Bohai Sea

Jul 22, 2025

China's state-owned oil and gas firm China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has brought online the Kenli 10-2 oil field (Phase I), the largest shallow lithological oil field offshore China.The project is located in southern Bohai Sea, with an average water depth of about 20 meters.The main production facilities include a new central platform and two wellhead platforms, which leverages the adjacent existing facilities for development…

Heather Alpha Topside Removed in 14 Seconds

Aug 14, 2025

EnQuest completed the removal of the Heather Alpha topsides on August 11.The Allseas-owned Pioneering Spirit heavy lift vessel removed the 15,300 tonne topsides in a single lift, the largest single lift planned in the North Sea this year.EnQuest Decommissioning Director…

Brent Oil Prices Hover While Facing Geopolitical Tensions, WTI Weakens Further

Aug 13, 2025

Brent oil futures are hovering around $66–67 per barrel with mixed geopolitical signals, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has weakened relatively more.The US-China tariff truce extension by 90 days reduced bearish sentiment, while the uncertainty…

New Robotic Solution for FPSO Tank Cleaning

Aug 11, 2025

Ambipar and SBM Offshore announced a solution for cleaning cargo oil tanks on (FPSOs), a solution that importantly is geared to completely remove humans from entering tanks during cleaning activities.“This robotic solution marks a turning point for the offshore industry…

MODEC Gets ABS Nod for Floating Wind Turbine Design

Jul 31, 2025

MODEC has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its floating wind turbine concept, the i-TLP2.With its tension leg platform (TLP)-oriented features, the i-TLP2 is said to minimize floater motions and seabed footprint…

Lamprell Picks Ventherm’s Robotic Solution for Offshore Wind Transition Pieces

Jul 23, 2025

Offshore construction firm Lamprell has awarded Ventherm a contract to deliver a fully automated robotic solution for the surface treatment of transition pieces used in offshore wind foundations.This first-of-its-kind project introduces a fully…

Cadeler Adds Wind Keeper WTIV to Fleet, Locking in Long-Term Vestas Deal

Jul 18, 2025

Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest acquisition, a newly-constructed jack-up wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Wind Keeper, securing also a long-term contract for its maiden job with Vestas.Cadeler announced its agreement to purchase…

MODEC, Eld Energy Advance FPSO Offshore Fuel Cell Pilot

Jul 16, 2025

MODEC has entered into a contract with Eld Energy, a Norwegian fuel cell system company, to design and manufacture a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system pilot unit intended for installation on one of the MODEC-operated floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units…

Offshore Well Start-Up to Blame for Mars Crude Contamination, Chevron Says

Jul 14, 2025

The start-up of an offshore well caused zinc contamination in Mars crude, Chevron said on Friday, leading to the tightening crude oil supply in the key Gulf Coast refining hub and the government releasing barrels from its emergency stockpile…

Empire Energy, Ellevo Set Up Joint Offshore Wind Lifting and Transport Unit

Jul 09, 2025

Empire Energy and Ellevo Group have launched a strategic joint venture for offshore wind lifting and transport consultancy services to meet the evolving demands of the offshore wind industry across the globe.The collaboration combines Empire’s…

Rem Offshore's Zero-Emission Subsea Construction Vessel Hits Water (Video)

Jul 08, 2025

Norwegian shipowner Rem Offshore has launched the hull for its dual-fuel methanol energy subsea construction vessel (ESCV) Rem Pioneer in Vietnam, months ahead of schedule.The launch ceremony was held on June 27 at Song Cam shipyard in Vietnam…

Rotra Futura RoRo Vessel Enters Offshore Wind Operations

Jul 07, 2025

The Rotra Futura Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessel has entered operations, with the transportation of wind turbine blades from Denmark to the United States.The project supply vessel, specifically designed to handle larger and heavier offshore wind turbine components…

Mammoet to Assist Heerema with TenneT’s 2GW Offshore Grid System Delivery

Jul 07, 2025

Mammoet has signed a contract with Heerema Marine Contractors to support topside floatover operations for TenneT 2 GW offshore grid project in the North Sea.Mammoet will help prepare two giant units for floatover operations by skidding the topsides from HTV to the newly-built Heerema H731 barge…

Lankhorst Supplies High-Capacity Slings for Allseas’ Jacket Lifting System

Jul 01, 2025

Lankhorst Ropes has supplied high capacity, ultra-heavy lift slings to Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit for the transportation and lowering of a 7,300 tonne jacket for a converter platform for the German offshore project BorWin 5.The Lankhorst Gama…

Zamil Offshore’s New Fast Support Intervention Vessel Ready for Service

Jul 01, 2025

Zamil 80, the first of three new 60-meter Fast Support Intervention Vessels (FSIVs) designed by Incat Crowther for offshore marine services provider Zamil Offshore, has passed sea trials and will soon enter service.The new vessel exceeded expectations…

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