Offshore
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January 16, 2026
Guyana is entering a new phase in the evolution of its Local Content Act as offshore oil and gas activity continues to accelerate and the government moves to refine implementation of the framework.
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January 16, 2026
OEG is ramping up OPITO-accredited helicopter refueling training as the offshore sector prepares for mandatory CAA CAP 437 certification requirements for helicopter landing areas expected in 2026.
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January 16, 2026
New Scotland-wide polling shows strong public support for full North Sea oil and gas development, highlighting concerns over jobs, imports, and UK energy security.
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January 16, 2026
Chevron has taken a final investment decision to expand production at the Leviathan natural gas field offshore Israel, boosting gas supply to regional markets including Israel, Egypt and Jordan later this decade.
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January 15, 2026
ModuSpec has received DNV Technology Qualification for real-time BOP monitoring within its Argus digital platform, supporting wider adoption of digital well control assurance on offshore rigs, including the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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January 15, 2026
TotalEnergies has partnered with BluEnergies to advance seismic reprocessing and subsurface studies across the Harper basin fan play offshore Liberia.
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January 14, 2026
Shell and Exxon have pulled a planned sale of strategic UK North Sea gas assets to Viaro, citing unresolved regulatory and market conditions after months of review.
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January 14, 2026
Eco Atlantic and partner Navitas are in talks with Guyana to preserve appraisal rights on the Orinduik Block, following the expiry of the license’s renewal term, as the companies seek approval to advance work on existing offshore discoveries.
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January 13, 2026
Norway has offered 57 new offshore production licenses to 19 companies in the latest APA licensing round, spanning the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea. The move aims to slow production decline on the NCS and support long-term energy supply to Europe.
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January 13, 2026
Equinor has been awarded 35 new production licenses in Norway’s APA round, strengthening exploration and long-term oil and gas production across the NCS.
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January 13, 2026
EnerMech has secured a subsea pre-commissioning services contract from Saipem for the Whiptail development offshore Guyana, adding to its growing portfolio of Stabroek Block projects operated by ExxonMobil Guyana.
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January 13, 2026
DNO ASA has been awarded 17 exploration licenses in Norway’s APA 2025 round, including four operatorships, reinforcing its high-pace exploration strategy and growing portfolio across the North Sea and Norwegian Sea.
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January 12, 2026
Navitas Petroleum has signed a non-binding agreement to acquire a 65% working interest in the PL001 licence in the North Falklands basin, adjacent to the Sea Lion development, advancing offshore South Atlantic exploration with multi-billion-barrel potential.
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January 12, 2026
Akrake Petroleum is preparing to restart oil production at the Sèmè field offshore Benin in the Gulf of Guinea, targeting first oil in late January 2026. With upgraded offshore facilities in place, the project marks a renewed push to revive legacy offshore production in West Africa.
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January 11, 2026
Ukraine said it struck multiple Lukoil-operated offshore oil platforms in the Caspian Sea, escalating pressure on Russia’s energy sector. The attack highlights growing risks to upstream infrastructure as energy assets become direct targets in the conflict.
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January 09, 2026
TotalEnergies and partners Eni and QatarEnergy have signed an agreement with Lebanon to enter the Block 8 offshore exploration permit, with plans for new 3D seismic acquisition.
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January 08, 2026
Saronic and Hornbeck Offshore Services have formed a strategic partnership to evaluate autonomous vessel technology for offshore energy and service operations, including pilot projects and fleet applications.
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January 08, 2026
GEOLOG has acquired Quad Ltd and QO Inc., expanding its global wellsite geology, pore pressure and fracture gradient services to support complex drilling, HPHT and deepwater operations worldwide.
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January 08, 2026
Equinor has awarded long-term framework agreements worth about NOK 100 billion ($9+ billion) to Norwegian suppliers, underpinning maintenance, modification and recovery activity across the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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January 07, 2026
Equinor has awarded ABL a marine warranty survey contract for Phase 2 of Norway’s Northern Lights CCS project, supporting the expansion of CO₂ transport and storage capacity to meet rising European demand.
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January 07, 2026
Keely Pearce’s appointment as Vice President, Operations adds a veteran offshore voice to Eco Atlantic, drawing on her previous experience at Shell plc and Impact Oil & Gas to guide appraisal-well planning across Guyana, Namibia and South Africa.
