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June 25, 2026
Vår Energi has sanctioned the Gjøa Subsea Projects and submitted development plans for the Ofelia and Gjøa Nord fields, advancing a coordinated North Sea tie-back project designed to extend the life of the Gjøa production hub through 2040.
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June 25, 2026
Equinor has advanced plans for the Wisting field by submitting its proposed environmental impact assessment program for public consultation, moving Norway's largest undeveloped oil discovery another step toward a potential 2027 final investment decision.
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June 25, 2026
ONGC has expanded its technical services partnership with bp, awarding the company a new contract to help optimize production across India's Western Offshore Basin following early success at Mumbai High.
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June 25, 2026
Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract by Azule Energy to supply subsea production systems for the Greater PAJ development offshore Angola. The scope includes horizontal subsea trees, control modules and installation services to support the ultra-deepwater project, with equipment deliveries beginning in 2027.
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The fundamental objective of late-life field management remains the safe production and containment of hydrocarbons. To ensure this, effective well integrity is critical.  
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June 24, 2026
Clariant has successfully deployed its HYTREAT ECO hydrate inhibitor technology in North Sea fields offshore Norway and the UK, offering operators an OSPAR-compliant alternative to conventional methanol and MEG-based flow-assurance programs.
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June 24, 2026
EnerMech has completed a pipeline flushing and cleaning project for Subsea7 as part of an offshore field decommissioning program in the U.S. Gulf of America/Mexico.
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June 23, 2026
The Republic of Congo is advancing LNG expansion, deepwater oil developments and energy sector reforms as operators including Eni, TotalEnergies and Trident Energy move forward with projects aimed at boosting production and attracting investment.
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June 23, 2026
Azule Energy has reached final investment decision on the Greater PAJ project offshore Angola, the country's first integrated cross-block development. The project will develop five fields through a new FPSO with 95,000 bpd production capacity and is targeting first oil in 2029.
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June 22, 2026
Murphy Oil has announced an oil discovery at the Bubale-1X exploration well in Block CI-709 offshore Côte d'Ivoire, encountering 100 ft of net oil pay across two reservoirs. The company plans additional evaluation drilling in the second half of 2026.
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June 22, 2026
TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by Azule Energy to supply flexible flowlines and risers for the Greater PAJ development offshore Angola. The project will connect deepwater wells in nearly 2,000 m of water to a new floating production unit.
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June 22, 2026
An appraisal well has confirmed the Carmen gas-condensate discovery offshore Norway, with recoverable resources estimated at up to 107 MMboe. Partners are now evaluating tieback development options and additional drilling in the North Sea.
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June 22, 2026
Perenco has advanced the Su Tu Trang Phase 2B development offshore Vietnam with a new gas sales agreement, paving the way for a project expected to deliver more than 600 Bcf of natural gas and support the country's growing energy needs.
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June 22, 2026
Tampnet has been awarded contracts to provide subsea fiber and 5G connectivity for two deepwater developments in the U.S. Gulf. The projects are part of a broader network expansion that will add 400 km of subsea fiber infrastructure and increase offshore digital connectivity across the region.
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June 19, 2026
Two years after first oil, Woodside is weighing a Sangomar expansion that could add 250 MMbbl of recoverable resources and further strengthen Senegal's position as one of West Africa's fastest-growing offshore producers.
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June 19, 2026
Valeura Energy has completed an eight-well drilling campaign at the Nong Yao field offshore Thailand, including its first multi-lateral well and a record-setting horizontal lateral, increasing production to approximately 10,500 bopd.
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June 18, 2026
Vantage Drilling shareholders have approved the company's proposed merger with Eldorado Drilling, marking a key milestone as the offshore drilling transaction moves closer to completion.
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June 18, 2026
Bilfinger and Schneider Electric have successfully deployed an autonomous offshore buoy in the North Sea, completing 1,000 hours of unmanned operation while providing renewable-powered control for subsea tieback systems.
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June 18, 2026
DeepOcean has been awarded a contract by bp to support decommissioning activities at the Foinaven field West of Shetland, including the removal of subsea risers, umbilicals and associated infrastructure from the former FPSO location.
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June 18, 2026
Vår Energi has approved the Balder Next New Wells project in the North Sea, a seven-well development targeting 86 MMboe of reserves and supporting long-term production growth through the Jotun FPSO hub.
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June 17, 2026
Transocean has secured approximately $185 million in new contract backlog after winning offshore drilling work for the Transocean Norge in Norway and the Transocean Equinox in Australia, extending utilization of its harsh-environment semisubmersible fleet.
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