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BW Energy Gets Golfinho Production Extension Off Brazil Until 2042

Apr 02, 2025

Oil and gas company BW Energy has been granted extension to the Golfinho license production phase to 2042 by the Brazilian oil and gas regulator ANP.The production phase under the Golfinho concession contract has been extended to 2042 from previously 2031, following ANP's approval of the company's field development plan in November 2024.BW Energy is the operator with 100% working interest in the Golfinho licence following the August 2023 acquisition of the Golfinho and Camarupim Clusters…

Saipem Nets $720M for Offshore Work in Middle East and Guyana

Apr 02, 2025

Italian offshore energy services firm Saipem has secured new offshore contracts in Middle East and Guyana, worth approximately $720 million.The first contract encompasses the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) activities…

US Revokes Licenses to Repsol, Eni, Maurel et Prom for Venezuelan Oil

Mar 31, 2025

U.S. authorities have notified Spanish oil company Repsol that its license to export oil from Venezuela is to be revoked, a company spokesperson said on Monday, while Spain's foreign minister promised to defend Repsol's interests.President Donald…

Constellation-Operated Jack-Up Rig Up for Petrobras Job

Mar 31, 2025

Constellation, an offshore oil and gas drilling services provider in Brazil, has secured a new contract with Petrobras for the deployment of Admarine 511, a jack-up drilling rig owned by its commercial partner ADES Holding.The rig, operated by Constellation…

Attack on Guyana, Exxon Would Be 'Bad Day' for Venezuela, Rubio Warns

Mar 28, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State warned Venezuela on Thursday that it would be 'a very bad day' for the South American country if it were to attack its neighbor Guyana or U.S.-based energy giant ExxonMobil, in comments that threatened unspecified action in such a case…

Gas Project with Venezuela Goes Full Steam Ahead, Trinidad PM Says

Mar 28, 2025

Companies planning a flagship offshore gas project between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago 'have not slowed down' work, Trinidad Prime Minister Stuart Young said on Thursday, despite the United States increasing pressure on sanctioned Venezuela…

Woodside to Shed Some Trinidad and Tobago Assets for $206M

Mar 28, 2025

Australia's Woodside Energy said on Friday it would sell some assets in its offshore oil and gas project in Trinidad and Tobago to London-based Perenco for $206 million.The sale includes the Greater Angostura project's offshore production facilities…

Floatel Victory Flotel to Stay with Equinor Offshore Brazil

Mar 27, 2025

Oslo-listed offshore accommodation rig provider Floatel International has secured a contract extension with Equinor for its Floatel Victory semi-submersible accommodation unit.Under the contract extension, Floatel Vicotry will continue to provide…

Petrobras Finds Hydrocarbons in Campos Basin Exploratory Well

Mar 25, 2025

Brazilian state-run oil and gas company Petrobras has identified the presence of hydrocarbons in the Campos Basin pre-salt, in an exploratory well of Norte de Brava block.The hydrocarbons have been found in the well 1-BRSA-1394-RJS, located 105 km from the state of Rio de Janeiro…

MODEC Gets Shell’s Gato do Mato FPSO Ops and Maintenance Job

Mar 25, 2025

MODEC has signed an agreement with Shell for the operations and maintenance of the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, to be deployed at Gato do Mato deepwater field off Brazil, for a period of 20 years.The agreement follows…

Shell Makes FID for Deepwater Gato do Mato Project off Brazil

Mar 21, 2025

Shell Brasil Petróleo, a subsidiary of Shell, has taken the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Gato do Mato, a deepwater oil and gas project in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.The Gato do Mato Consortium includes Shell (operator with a 50% stake)…

Baker Hughes to Deliver Completions Systems for Petrobras’ Offshore Field

Mar 20, 2025

Energy technology company Baker Hughes has signed a multi-year agreement with Petrobras to deliver fully integrated completions systems for its offshore deepwater fields.The award followed an open tender and will leverage Baker Hughes’ innovative…

Petrobras Extends Skandi Buzios Pipelay Vessel’s Stay Off Brazil

Mar 20, 2025

Petrobras has extended the long-term contract for Skandi Buzios pipelay support vessel (PLSV), owned and operated by joint venture between DOF and TechnipFMC.The existing contract has been extended from April 2025 to September 2026.The PLSV Skandi Buzios went back on-hire to Petrobras on August 1…

T12 Engineering Secures Oil and Gas Equipment Supply Deal in Brazil

Mar 19, 2025

U.K.-based T12 Engineering has strengthened its international footprint, having secured a three-year framework agreement in Brazil with an independent oil and gas operator.This builds on the successful delivery of three key pieces of equipment…

Petrobras Finds Hydrocarbons in Aram Block Off Brazil

Mar 18, 2025

Brazilian state-run oil and gas company Petrobras has identified presence of hydrocarbons in the Santos Basin pre-salt, in an exploratory well of Aram block, offshore Brazil.The well, 4-BRSA-1395-SPS, is located 245 km from the city of Santos-SP…

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