São Tomé rejects bids from Brazil’s Petrobras and Nigeria’s Oranto after generous offshore oil auction fails to attract enough competition

July 16 (africa.businessinsider.com) An African island nation offered oil companies control of as much as 85% of three offshore blocks. Only two investors came forward. São Tomé and Príncipe has now reportedly rejected every bid submitted in its latest licensing round, delivering another setback to the Central African country’s decades-long search for a commercially viable... Continue Reading →

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Longtail expected to support stronger subsea tree awards in second half of 2026

July 16 (oilnow.gy) ExxonMobil’s planned Longtail development offshore Guyana is among the major projects expected to support stronger global subsea tree contract activity during the second half of 2026. Westwood Global Energy Group on July 15 identified Longtail as a key future source of demand as offshore operators advance large developments requiring subsea production equipment. Subsea... Continue Reading →

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Gulf Marine Services Expands Brazil Presence with New Jack-Up Accommodation Unit Charter

July 16 (OE) Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has secured a four-year charter for one of its self-elevating accommodation units to support offshore operations in Brazil, strengthening its presence in the Latin American market. The contract, signed with an international offshore accommodation services provider, comprises 1,461 days of firm charter. The vessel is scheduled to be... Continue Reading →

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