…signs a new electrical tugs contract Wärtsilä Propulsion Factory Wuxi celebrated its 20th anniversary this week, marking two decades of commitment to innovation and excellence in marine propulsion technology. Over 200 stakeholders attended the event, including distinguished officials from the Wuxi Government and senior management from Wärtsilä Marine, led by Roger Holm, President of Wärtsilä […]

TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, announced the enhancement of its Fusion 3D seismic dataset offshore Sierra Leone, focusing on the Vega prospect. This reprocessing project leverages advanced seismic imaging workflows to enhance depth data, offering clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies exploring the area. Recent discoveries in South […]

Petrofac, a leading provider of services to the global energy industry, has been awarded a multi-million-dollar, two-year contract by Bapco Upstream W.L.L. (formerly Tatweer Petroleum – Bahrain Field Development Company W.L.L.) (Bapco Upstream), to further enhance its production in Bahrain.  Petrofac will support Bapco Upstream’s production plans, to meet gas demands for the Kingdom, through […]

Woodside has announced the completion of the sale of a 15.1% non-operating participating interest in the Scarborough Joint Venture to JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company. The completion follows Woodside’s announcement on 23 February 2024 that it had broadened its strategic relationship with JERA through a transaction that included: equity in the Scarborough Joint Venture; […]

McDermott’s heavy-lift and rigid pipelay vessel, the Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 (DLV2000), has been awarded the SUSTAIN-1 classification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This marks the first time a marine construction vessel in its class has achieved this sustainability certification. The SUSTAIN-1 classification recognizes the DLV2000 for its environmental performance, including energy efficiency, […]

TotalEnergies has disclosed that the Harald East Middle Jurassic nearby exploration well (HEMJ-1X) has discovered additional gas condensate resources in the Harald field, in the Danish North Sea. Located in shallow waters, 250 km off the west coast of Denmark, the HEMJ-1X well was drilled in the Eastern part of Harald field and encountered 48 […]

Global law firm Ashurst has advised Ashtead Technology on the acquisition of Seatronics and J2, an international subsea electronics and ROV tooling rental and services business. Seatronics and J2 have operations in Singapore, UAE, UK and US, and have been part of the larger Acteon Group for over 10 years, providing subsea electronics and tooling […]

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Monday significant contracts with Petrobras to provide 77 km of flexible pipe systems to be deployed in Brazil’s pre-salt fields. The agreement was signed Oct. 15, 2024, following an open tender. The multi-year project includes risers and flowlines for hydrocarbon production and associated gas and water injection with support […]

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement covering seven 174,000 m3 LNG Carrier vessels operated by Capital Gas Ship Management (“Capital Gas”). By applying Wärtsilä’s Operational Support service and performance optimisation services, the agreement will deliver enhanced reliability, greater efficiency, minimised climate impact, and operational certainty for the vessels. The seven ships are powered by WinGD X-DF […]

Angola has launched a public consultation for its draft National Gas Master Plan (NGMP). Representing the next step in the implementation of the policy, the public consultation provides members of the public with the opportunity to offer their comments, criticisms and suggestions. The NGMP will be available on the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and […]