Offshore
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November 17, 2025
TGS has kicked off its Pelotas Norte Phase I 3D multi-client survey offshore southern Brazil, covering 14,800 km² of largely unheld acreage ahead of upcoming bid rounds. A Ramform Titan-class vessel using GeoStreamer® technology will acquire data through Q3 2026.
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November 14, 2025
K2 Energy Group has acquired Eutex’s global hazardous-area inspection services division, strengthening its offshore and drilling-sector compliance capabilities. The deal integrates Eutex’s inspection expertise with K2’s technology-led maintenance and engineering services, enhancing safety support for major operators worldwide.
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November 13, 2025
DeepOcean has secured a subsea construction and installation contract from Equinor for the Snorre Export and Import Gas Project (SNEIG), part of the broader effort to extend the Snorre field’s production life beyond 2040.
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November 12, 2025
Unique Group is partnering with DEEP to deliver key engineering and life-support systems for Vanguard, the world’s first DNV-classed subsea habitat. Vanguard will enable scientists to live and work underwater for up to a week, marking a major step forward in offshore research.
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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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October 2025
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November 11, 2025
TotalEnergies has signed a production sharing contract with QatarEnergy and Petronas for Block S4 offshore Guyana, becoming operator of the 1,788 km² shallow-water block. The partnership marks TotalEnergies’ entry as an operator in Guyana and supports its strategy to explore low-cost, low-emission resources in a prolific hydrocarbon basin.
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November 10, 2025
TMC Compressors has been awarded a contract by MODEC to supply a marine compressed air system for the Gato do Mato FPSO offshore Brazil, part of the Shell-operated Orca Project, which will produce 120,000 bopd in 2,000 meters of water.
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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
DNO reported record Q3 revenue and profit, boosted by higher North Sea and Kurdistan output, and launched a fast-track plan for its Kjøttkake tie-back project.
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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 06, 2025
Aker Solutions has secured a five-year brownfield services contract from ExxonMobil Canada for the Hebron platform offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. The significant NOK 1.5–2.5 billion award extends Aker Solutions’ long-running EPC and maintenance work on the platform, reinforcing its strong presence in Atlantic Canada’s offshore sector.
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November 05, 2025
DNO ASA has strengthened its position in Norway’s Verdande oil field through a multi-asset swap with Aker BP, increasing its stake from 10.5% to 14%. The deal, part of DNO’s North Sea portfolio optimization strategy, includes divesting interests in the Vilje field, Kveikje discovery, and several exploration permits.
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November 05, 2025
Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson said Canada’s 2025 federal budget shows promising support for resource and infrastructure projects, but urged clarity on the emissions cap timeline. She highlighted tax incentives for carbon capture and LNG as positive for Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy industry.
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November 05, 2025
Halliburton has won an integrated drilling and completion services contract from Shell Nigeria and Sunlink Energies for the HI gas field in OML 144, which will supply feed gas to the Nigeria LNG Train 7 project.
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November 04, 2025
Petrobras’ plan to divest shallow-water oil fields has been derailed after Brazil’s regulator, ANP, denied testing needed to restart production at 13 sites. The decision forces the state oil firm to absorb costly decommissioning as global oil prices weaken.
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November 04, 2025
Chevron has entered two deepwater offshore blocks in Guinea-Bissau’s MSGBC basin, expanding its strategic footprint in West Africa. The U.S. major will operate Blocks 5B and 6B with 90% interest, focusing on oil exploration through new seismic interpretation.
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November 04, 2025
DeepOcean and Jana Marine have signed a Heads of Terms agreement to form JADE Subsea Services, a Saudi-based joint venture offering integrated subsea construction, IMR, and diving support across the Middle East.
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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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November 03, 2025
ABL has been awarded a contract by Chevron to provide marine warranty survey and third-party support for platform installations and rig moves in the Gulf of Thailand.
