Offshore
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December 12, 2025
Harbour Energy will acquire Waldorf Energy’s UK North Sea assets for $170 million, expanding its oil-weighted production and raising its stake in the Catcher field to 90%.
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December 11, 2025
Chevron has tapped TechnipFMC to supply next-generation Subsea 2.0® production systems—including the first 7-inch subsea tree series—for the Gorgon Stage 3 expansion offshore Australia, reinforcing a two-decade partnership.
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December 11, 2025
Brazilian oil production is rebounding after platform outages slashed more than 300,000 bpd in November. ANP data shows volumes already recovering, underscoring how output swings from mega-FPSOs can complicate global supply forecasts as OPEC, IEA and major traders diverge on the 2026 market outlook.
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December 11, 2025
Equinor and partners have approved a NOK 4 billion investment to develop the Isflak discovery—the first tieback to the Johan Castberg hub—adding 46 MMbbl and targeting first oil in 2028 as the Barents Sea project ramps up for long-term growth.
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December 10, 2025
Viridien has launched a 4,300-sq-km seismic reimaging program over offshore Angola’s Block 22, applying advanced imaging technologies to support the country’s upcoming licensing round and sharpen exploration insight in the Kwanza Basin.
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December 10, 2025
INA has confirmed new offshore gas reserves in Croatia’s Northern Adriatic after early production testing delivered 120,000 cu m/day from a new development well. The project marks the start of a broader offshore drilling campaign planned through 2026.
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December 10, 2025
NPDP has taken final investment decision on the Sea Lion oil field offshore the Falkland Islands, clearing the way for first oil in 2028. Phase 1 will include 11 subsea wells tied back to an FPSO, with peak production of 50,000 bpd and additional development phases planned.
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December 09, 2025
Shell is reportedly seeking a partner for its Gato do Mato offshore oil project in Brazil as it looks to share the capital burden of a multibillion-dollar deepwater development. The move would allow Shell to remain operator while bringing in additional investment as the project advances toward first production later this decade.
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December 09, 2025
McDermott has secured an EPCIC contract from PETRONAS Carigali Brunei for a major offshore gas development, covering subsea systems and a gas export pipeline that will support Brunei’s LNG sector.
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December 09, 2025
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Galp to acquire a 40% operated interest in Namibia’s PEL 83 license, including the Mopane discovery, positioning the company as operator of the country’s two largest offshore oil finds and advancing plans for a future producing hub.
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December 08, 2025
Noble Corporation will sell six jackups in transactions totaling $424 million, exiting the standard jackup market as it shifts strategic focus toward deepwater and ultra-harsh-environment drilling.
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December 08, 2025
TechnipFMC secured a significant contract to design, manufacture and install flexible risers and flowlines for Ithaca Energy’s Captain field in the UK North Sea, advancing the field’s next phase of production growth.
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December 08, 2025
A Qatar-based offshore operator has selected Vissim to deploy a digital vessel collision avoidance system, enhancing real-time maritime monitoring and safety at an offshore field under a three-year technology agreement.
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December 08, 2025
TotalEnergies will merge its UK Upstream business with NEO NEXT to create NEO NEXT+, a new entity set to become the UK’s largest independent oil and gas producer with more than 250,000 boed in 2026. The deal strengthens North Sea consolidation efforts and reinforces long-term energy security.
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December 05, 2025
Eco Atlantic’s new strategic partnership with Navitas Petroleum adds fresh momentum to South Africa’s Orange basin, signaling renewed upstream interest and potential drilling acceleration across one of Africa’s most closely watched offshore frontiers.
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December 05, 2025
Equinor and Aker BP have uncovered new gas and condensate volumes in Norway’s North Sea, with early estimates pointing to up to 113 million boe and tie-in potential to nearby infrastructure.
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December 04, 2025
Kongsberg Maritime has landed a major LARS contract with Sea1 Offshore, supplying advanced launch-and-recovery systems for four new construction vessels and boosting subsea capability in harsh offshore conditions.
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December 02, 2025
Acteon’s InterMoor has landed a three-year Petrobras contract to deliver advanced mooring integrity and digital inspection services across Brazil, strengthening lifecycle management for critical offshore infrastructure.
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December 02, 2025
Unseenlabs has successfully launched its BRO-17 and BRO-20 satellites—an expansion that strengthens global RF-detection capabilities increasingly used to monitor offshore energy activity.
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December 02, 2025
Nokia and Tampnet are bringing next-generation 5G connectivity to the U.S. Gulf, upgrading offshore networks that support hundreds of platforms and vessels. The initiative marks a major step toward safer, more automated offshore operations.
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December 02, 2025
ABL and Petroleum Marine Services have partnered to launch a unified rig-moving service covering the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez—aimed at cutting downtime, strengthening safety and bringing global-standard execution to one of the region’s busiest offshore basins.
