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Oman’s Block 50 Offshore Drilling Ops Face Further Delays

Jun 04, 2026

Masirah Oil has announced that the start date for a planned three-well development drilling program at the offshore Yumna field in Oman's Block 50 will be updated at a later date.The company did not provide a revised timeline for the campaign, which is aimed at drilling three development wells in the field.Masirah Oil, which operates Block 50 and holds a 100% interest in the license, had previously…

Oil Slumps as US-Iran Reach Initial Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

3 hours ago

Oil prices slipped to a three-month low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell $3…

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…

TGS Books 3D Streamer Seismic Job in Africa and Middle East region

Jun 11, 2026

TGS has secured a streamer acquisition contract in the Africa and Middle East region for a 3D seismic survey campaign.The energy data and intelligence company said a 3D Ramform vessel is scheduled to begin acquisition work in early September 2026…

Three More LNG Tankers Transit via Strait of Hormuz

Jun 11, 2026

Three more liquefied natural gas tankers have exited the Strait of Hormuz with their transponders off and are bound for destinations in Asia, although the exact timing of their transit is unclear, ship-tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed…

Oil Holds Steady as Markets Assess Renewed US-Iran Hostilities

Jun 10, 2026

Oil prices were steady on Wednesday, as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities muddied direction, though a forecast U.S. stock draw offered support.Brent futures LCOc1 were up 25 cents, or 0.27%, to $91.70 a barrel at 0736 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 was up 23 cents…

ADNOC Looks to Canada for Upstream and LNG Growth Through XRG

Jun 10, 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is exploring opportunities in Canada's upstream and liquefied natural gas sectors through its international arm XRG, a senior company executive said on Tuesday at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.Musabbeh Al Kaabi…

Oil Prices Slide as Israel-Iran Suspend Strikes

Jun 09, 2026

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, erasing most of the previous session's gains, after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, though both sides warned they could resume hostilities…

Oil Shoots Over $4 as Israel Expands Strikes Against Iran and Lebanon

Jun 08, 2026

Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as renewed attacks on Lebanon a day earlier.Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose $4.42 or 4.47% to $97.15 a barrel as of 0609 GMT, while U.S…

Oil Slips as Oman Reports Normal Operations at Key Oil Terminal

Jun 05, 2026

Oil prices edged down after Oman said operations at Mina al Fahal port were proceeding normally, following a Reuters report that oil loadings had been suspended after an explosion.Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 24 cents, or 0.25%, to $94.79 a barrel by 0704 GMT after settling down 2…

ASRY Marks 200th Offshore Rig Milestone with Valaris Project

Jun 04, 2026

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has completed its 200th offshore rig project following the delivery of the VALARIS 250 (Bob Palmer) offshore rig project.The milestone was marked during a ceremony attended by executives and officials from ASRY and representatives from Valaris…

Aramco Picks McDermott for Energy Projects in Saudi Arabia

Jun 04, 2026

McDermott has been selected by Aramco as one of 11 contractors under a long-term Project Management Consultancy (PMC) agreement supporting the delivery of energy, downstream, petrochemical and low-carbon projects across Saudi Arabia.The multi…

Kuwait Sees 70% Oil Output Recovery within Two Months of Hormuz Reopening

Jun 04, 2026

Kuwait could restore nearly 70% of its oil production within six to eight weeks after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's managing director for international marketing, Shaikh Khaled Ahmad Al-Sabah, said on Wednesday…

Middle East Offshore Sector Faces Structural Risks

Jun 03, 2026

A combination of contract terminations, spiraling insurance costs and the threat to EPC projects are creating a complex combination of risk for offshore operators in the Middle East Gulf.In its latest HORIZON Monthly Offshore report, MSI notes that…

Capricorn Energy Grants Third Extension for Potential Takeover Offer

Jun 03, 2026

Capricorn Energy said on Wednesday the deadline for Cafani Group-linked investment vehicle Alamadiyaf al‑Masiyyah to make a formal takeover offer for the London-listed oil producer has been extended for a third time to July 1.Alamadiyaf al‑Masiyyah…

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