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TotalEnergies Makes Nigeria Asset Sale, Launches Middle East Trading JV

Jan 14, 2026

TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its interests in Nigerian asset, while launching a new petroleum products trading joint venture in the Middle East, as the French energy major continues to reshape its portfolio and expand its downstream trading activities…

Drydocks World to Convert LNG Carrier into FSU for Gabon Project

Jan 09, 2026

Drydocks World, a unit of Dubai-owned ports and logistics group DP World, has signed a contract with Dixstone Lower Gulf FZCO to convert an LNG carrier into a floating storage unit (FSU) for use in Gabon’s offshore gas development.The engineering…

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Eni Get Exploration Permit for Lebanon’s Offshore Block

Jan 09, 2026

TotalEnergies, together with its partners Eni and QatarEnergy, have signed an agreement with the Lebanese government to enter Block 8 exploration permit offshore Lebanon.TotalEnergies is the operator of the Block 8 with 35% interest, while Eni holds 35% share…

Saipem’s Jack-Up Rig Goes Back to Work with Aramco off Saudi Arabia

Jan 09, 2026

Italian offshore services firm Saipem has informed that its jack-up rig Perro Negro 7 will resume operations off Saudi Arabia for Aramco, starting January 2026.The contract for Perro Negro 7 was awarded to Saipem in 2011 and extended in June 2023 for 10 years…

QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies, Eni Set to Explore Lebanon's Offshore Block

Jan 08, 2026

Lebanon will sign a gas exploration deal with a consortium comprising QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies and Italy's Eni in the country's Block 8 offshore area, the Lebanese cabinet said on Thursday.In 2023, Lebanon granted a licence to conduct seismic studies on Block 8 to Bright Skies and GeoX…

ADNOC Takes FID on SARB Deep Gas Project Offshore Abu Dhabi

Jan 07, 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has taken a final investment decision on the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic offshore gas project within the Ghasha Concession, offshore United Arab Emirates.The project is expected to deliver up…

Qatar and Egypt Deepen Energy Cooperation with LNG Agreement

Jan 05, 2026

QatarEnergy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, including the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG).Under the agreement, QatarEnergy…

ASRY Completes Multiple Rig Upgrades for ADES

Dec 30, 2025

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has completed several rig repair and upgrade projects for Saudi-based ADES Holding, strengthening the partnership between the two companies.In 2025, several ADES jack-up rigs underwent major works at ASRY’s facilities in Bahrain…

Baker Hughes Secures Kuwait Oil Company Contract for Production Uplift

Dec 26, 2025

Baker Hughes has signed a multi-year contract with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to supply advanced artificial lift systems and related services aimed at boosting production across Kuwait’s oil and gas fields.Under the agreement, Baker Hughes will…

Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling

Dec 26, 2025

Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker near the Iranian island of Qeshm in the Gulf, saying it was carrying 4 million litres of smuggled fuel, state media reported on Friday.Authorities did not name the vessel or disclose its nationality. They…

GMS Scoops Middle Eastern Jack-Up Vessel Deal

Dec 24, 2025

Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a provider of jack-up support vessels to the offshore energy industry, has signed a contract for one its large-class vessels in the Middle East.The contract spans a total of two years including options, GMS said, without revealing any additional details…

Lamprell Lands Four Offshore EPCI Contracts in Saudi Arabia

Dec 22, 2025

Offshore construction firm Lamprell has secured four engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contracts earlier in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Across the four projects, Lamprell’s combined scope includes the installation of new platforms…

Saipem Nets Multibillion-Dollar Job at World's Largest Offshore Gas Field

Dec 22, 2025

Italian engineering group Saipem has secured an offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract in Qatar with a total value of about $4 billion, of which its share amounts to approximately $3.1 billion.The contract…

Israel Greenlights Major Natural Gas Deal with Egypt

Dec 18, 2025

Israel has approved a deal that will supply natural gas to Egypt, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, describing it as the country's largest-ever gas deal.Israel signed the export agreement in August with Chevron and its partners…

ADNOC Lines Up $11B for Offshore Hail and Ghasha Gas Project

Dec 18, 2025

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has secured up to $11 billion in structured, non-recourse financing to support development of its Hail and Ghasha offshore gas project, a key part of the UAE’s strategy to expand domestic gas supply and exports…

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