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Conrad, Empyrean Agree Settlement Framework Over Duyung PSC Interests

Jan 30, 2026

Conrad Asia Energy and its subsidiary West Natuna Exploration have signed a binding term sheet with Empyrean Energy to settle historical cash call arrears related to the Duyung Production Sharing Contract in Indonesian waters.The agreement outlines a series of transactions that will see Empyrean’s 8.5% participating interest in the Duyung PSC transferred to West Natuna Exploration, followed by the incorporation of a Singapore-based special purpose vehicle in which Empyrean will hold an 8…

Construction Starts on Nederwiek 2 Offshore Wind Grid Platform

Feb 06, 2026

Seatrium, GE Vernova and transmission system operator TenneT have marked the strike steel for the Nederwiek 2 offshore platform, the third platform under TenneT’s 2 GW offshore wind grid program.The start of construction was marked by parallel…

Solstad Lines Up Work for Normand Tonjer CSV

Feb 06, 2026

Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with client for its Normand Tonjer construction support vessel (CSV).According to Solstad Offshore, area of operation for the vessel will be Asia-Pacific. The contract has a duration of 225 days…

Germany’s PNE Loses Bid for Vietnam’s Offshore Wind Project

Feb 06, 2026

Vietnam's authorities selected a newly created subsidiary of real estate conglomerate Vingroup to develop the first phase of one of the country's largest wind power projects, excluding Morgan Stanley-backed German renewable firm PNE which said the decision came as a surprise…

Japan's Mitsui in Advanced Talks for Stake in Qatar’s North Field LNG Project

Feb 06, 2026

Japan's Mitsui & Co is close to buying a stake in the second phase of QatarEnergy's massive North Field project as it seeks to secure stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, five sources close to the matter told Reuters.If reached, the deal…

Chevron Signs Oil Exploration Deal in Syrian Waters

Feb 04, 2026

Chevron has signed a memorandum of understanding, or an initial agreement, with the Syrian Petroleum Company and the Qatari firm UCC Holding to evaluate exploration for oil and gas offshore Syria, a spokesperson for the U.S. major said on Wednesday…

Oil Companies Snap Up West African Blocks in Search for Next Big Thing

Feb 04, 2026

Chevron and TotalEnergies are among the oil majors snapping up offshore blocks in West and Southern Africa as compelling geology, regulatory reforms, and the need to restock spur a hunt for the next Brazil.Companies are restocking their oil…

Japan’s JERA Agrees Long-Term LNG Supply from Middle East

Feb 04, 2026

Japan’s largest power generation company JERA has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy to secure the supply of 3.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) for 27 years, with deliveries expected to commence in 2028…

QatarEnergy, Petronas Ink 20-Year LNG Supply Agreement

Feb 04, 2026

QatarEnergy signed a 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Petronas for the supply of two million tons per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG ) from Qatar to Malaysia starting 2028.This is the first long-term LNG SPA between QatarEnergy and Petronas…

ESVAGT-KMC JV Nets Long-Term Vessel Deal for Korea Offshore Wind Farm

Feb 04, 2026

KESTO, a joint venture between Denmark’s ESVAGT and South Korea’s KMC Line, has secured its first contracts to provide offshore service logistics for Vestas at the Shinan-Ui offshore wind farm in South Korea.From 2028 and for a minimum period of 10 years…

Seatrium Wraps Up AmFELS Yard Sale

Feb 03, 2026

Seatrium has completed divested its AmFELS Yard located at Brownsville in Texas to Karpower Valley, a related party of Karpowership.The divestment, first announced in September 2025 and completed on January 30, 2026, will allow Seatrium to enhance capital and operational efficiencies…

Eni Enlists Shearwater for 3D Seismic Survey in Timor Sea

Feb 03, 2026

Offshore seismic services firm Shearwater Geoservices has secured a 3D seismic acquisition contract by Eni, covering the PSC TL SO 22-23 area in the Timor Sea.The project comprises approximately 1,500 square kilometers and is scheduled to commence late in the first quarter of 2026…

MODEC Partners with Eld Energy, Delta to Advance FPSO Decarbonization

Jan 30, 2026

MODEC has signed a statement of strategic intent with Eld Energy and Delta Electronics to collaborate on the development of a solid oxide fuel cell power generation system for offshore and maritime applications, including floating production…

Petronas Plans Ramp-Up in Exploration, Production Over Three Years

Jan 30, 2026

Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas said on Thursday it will ramp up exploration and production over the next three years to strengthen domestic energy security.Petronas said it aims to maintain domestic output at close to two million barrels of oil equivalent per day between 2026 and 2028…

Formosa 4 Offshore Wind Substation Enters Fabrication Phase

Jan 29, 2026

The consortium of Semco Maritime and PTSC Mechanical & Construction has started fabrication work on the Formosa 4 offshore substation, marking a key construction milestone for the 495 MW offshore wind project off the coast of Taiwan.The partners…

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