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July 31 (Reuters) - An ExxonMobil-led joint venture has recovered the billions of dollars it invested to develop a large oilfield in Guyana, its chief financial officer told Reuters, and the South American country will now receive more oil money. Guyana's Stabroek Block, estimated to hold at least 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent, has become... Continue Reading →
July 31 (oilnow.gy) TechnipFMC reported “strong” second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, driven by US$2.5 billion in subsea orders and higher project activity across its offshore business. The company recorded total revenue of US$2.76 billion during the quarter. Net income attributable to TechnipFMC reached US$362.7 million, while adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization... Continue Reading →
July 31 (offshoreWIND.biz) The French government has selected five ports to receive nearly EUR 260 million in funding under the France 2030 investment programme to upgrade infrastructure supporting the country’s floating offshore wind industry. The selected ports are Cherbourg, Brest, Nantes-Saint Nazaire, Port-la-Nouvelle, and Marseille-Fos, with the port funding expected to leverage almost EUR 1... Continue Reading →
July 31 (PN) Petrobras is very close to completing a key stage of its exploration campaign in the promising FZA-M-059 block, located in the Foz do Amazonas Basin within the Equatorial Margin. The company's Director of Exploration and Production, Sylvia Anjos, revealed on Thursday (30)—during the Sergipe Oil & Gas 2026 event—that the drillship is... Continue Reading →
July 31 (Reuters) Dutch geological data specialist Fugro said on Friday the offshore wind downturn has yet to bottom out and that a recovery was not expected before 2027, sending its shares down around 10%. The company said uncertainty remained high due to weak offshore wind markets and the conflict in the Middle East, adding... Continue Reading →
July 31 (Reuters) Chevron surpassed analyst estimates for second-quarter earnings on Friday, reporting its highest quarterly profit in at least six years as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupts world energy markets, boosting profits for the biggest oil companies. Adjusted earnings of $12 billion, or $6.06 per share, beat the average analyst estimate of $5.56... Continue Reading →
July 31 (Reuters) - ExxonMobil missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday, even as high oil prices and improved refining margins brought by the Iran war led to its biggest quarterly profit in four years. Adjusted earnings for the largest U.S. oil major by market capitalization rose 67% from the first quarter to $14.7 billion, or... Continue Reading →
July 31 (OE) DOF Group has secured long-term contract extensions with Petrobras for the Skandi Buzios and Skandi Recife pipelay support vessels (PLSVs), extending both contracts into January 2028. Following negotiations with Petrobras, Skandi Buzios was awarded a 516-day extension, while Skandi Recife secured a 550-day extension, DOF said. The contracts had previously been due... Continue Reading →
July 30 (investnews.com.br) A recent decision by CARF (Administrative Council of Tax Appeals) overturned a tax claim of approximately R$ 400 million against Petrobras and set a precedent for other oil companies operating offshore platforms—including those in Brazil's pre-salt fields, where production takes place entirely at sea. The ruling was announced earlier this week. The... Continue Reading →
July 30 (oilnow.gy) Saipem has identified its subsea contract for ExxonMobil Guyana’s Longtail development as one of its largest contract awards during the second quarter of 2026, according to the company’s first-half results released on July 27. The award was listed alongside other major offshore contracts secured by Saipem during the quarter, including projects in Angola and... Continue Reading →
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