Deepwater
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November 17, 2025
Petrobras has confirmed a new post-salt oil discovery in Brazil’s Campos basin, identifying high-quality crude at the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block. The well has been drilled and logged, with lab analysis now underway to assess full reservoir potential.
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November 12, 2025
TGS and Viridien have released early “Laconia Phase III” ocean bottom node (OBN) results revealing sharper imaging and reduced exploration risk across key Paleogene targets in the U.S. Gulf. The data comes just weeks before U.S. Lease Sale 262 (BBG 1) on Dec. 10, giving explorers new subsurface insight as they finalize bidding strategies.
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November 07, 2025
Petrobras will begin production from the P-78 FPSO at Brazil’s Buzios field in December, expanding output from the world’s largest deepwater oil field. The new platform adds 180,000 bopd of capacity, supporting Petrobras’s continued growth in pre-salt production.
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November 06, 2025
Petrobras has increased production from Brazil’s massive Buzios deepwater field to 1 million bpd, reinforcing its position as a top non-OPEC oil supplier.
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November 03, 2025
Beacon Offshore Energy has partnered with Tampnet to deploy advanced subsea fiber and 5G digital infrastructure at the Shenandoah deepwater development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The system enables real-time monitoring, remote operations, and improved offshore safety.
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October 30, 2025
SLB OneSubsea has been awarded two EPC contracts by PTTEP to deliver subsea production systems for Malaysia’s deepwater Alum, Bemban, Permai, and Kikeh fields, extending the life of key offshore assets and strengthening regional energy security.
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October 30, 2025
Shell plc delivered adjusted earnings of $5.4 billion and cash flow from operations of $12.2 billion in Q3 2025, supported by record output from deepwater assets in Brazil and the Gulf of America and robust LNG trading results.
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October 28, 2025
Maersk Supply Service and Maritime Developments Ltd. (MDL) have completed a complex deepwater riser installation at Brazil’s Mero field using MDL’s largest offshore spread, advancing Petrobras’ pre-salt development.
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October 27, 2025
Weatherford and Maersk Training have partnered to launch the industry’s first all-level IADC-accredited Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) training programs, combining advanced simulation and real-world expertise to enhance global drilling competency.
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October 27, 2025
Halliburton signed a framework agreement with Shell to deploy its ROCS umbilical-less tubing hanger system, following successful Gulf of America trials that set a new deepwater record and reduced deck operations by 75%.
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October 24, 2025
Tenaris has been awarded contracts to supply casing, tubing, line pipe, and coatings for Woodside’s Trion development—the first ultra-deepwater oil project in Mexico. The Trion field, developed with Pemex, targets first oil in 2028.
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October 16, 2025
Suriname is rapidly rising as the Caribbean’s next major oil and gas hub, driven by deepwater discoveries in the Guyana–Suriname basin. The nation anticipates first production in 2028 and new investments by TotalEnergies, APA, and Petronas.
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October 16, 2025
Equinor and partners ExxonMobil, Petrogal Brasil, and PPSA have started production from the Bacalhau field in Brazil’s Santos basin. With recoverable reserves exceeding 1 billion boe and a 220,000 bpd FPSO, Bacalhau is Equinor’s largest international project.
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October 15, 2025
Halliburton has secured multiple contracts from Petrobras to deliver completion, stimulation, and safety valve services across Brazil’s deepwater fields. The projects, starting in 2026, will deploy Halliburton’s SmartWell® and EcoStar® technologies.
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October 10, 2025
Equinor is preparing to begin production at its $8 billion Bacalhau project offshore Brazil, following delays at one of the largest deepwater developments in the company’s portfolio. The ultra-deep pre-salt field is expected to produce up to 220,000 bpd.
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October 03, 2025
Transocean Ltd. has announced new contract fixtures totaling $243 million in firm backlog for two ultra-deepwater drillships. bp exercised a 365-day option for the Deepwater Atlas in the U.S. Gulf, while Petrobras exercised a 30-day option for the Deepwater Mykonos offshore Brazil.
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September 29, 2025
Operator LLOG Exploration has achieved first production at the Salamanca Floating Production Unit in the deepwater U.S. Gulf. The facility, located in 6,400 ft of water, marks the first reuse of a former Gulf production unit repurposed for new development.
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September 29, 2025
bp has reached a final investment decision on the $5 billion Tiber-Guadalupe development, advancing its second new production hub in the U.S. Gulf of America/Gulf of Mexico in less than two years.
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September 26, 2025
BW Energy is evaluating a potential acquisition of Azule Energy’s non-operated interests in Angola’s Block 14/14K, part of its strategy to expand offshore oil and gas assets, the company stated, while clarifying that no binding agreement has been reached.
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September 25, 2025
SLB has secured a major Petrobras contract for up to 35 ultra-deepwater wells in Brazil’s Santos Basin Atapu and Sépia fields, deploying advanced electric completions and digital technologies to enhance production and reservoir management.
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September 24, 2025
ExxonMobil and Petrobras have raised competition concerns over the planned merger of Saipem and Subsea 7 into Saipem7. The companies warn the $21 billion deal could limit subsea pipeline installation options, drive up costs, and reduce supplier diversity in offshore projects.
