With 3D reprocessing of asset off Uruguay nearly done, Isle of Man-based firm hoping for 2026 drilling decision

(offshore-energy.biz) Isle of Man-headquartered oil and gas company Challenger Energy Group (CEG) has shared an update on the reprocessing work being carried out for an exploration block off the coast of Uruguay. According to Challenger, the technical work program for the AREA OFF-3 block is progressing well, with the full-depth reprocessing of 1,250 square kilometers... Continue Reading →

Fifth FPSO for Petrobras’ Mero Field Reaches Brazil

(OE) Alexandre de Gusmão floating, production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit has entered Brazilian waters, and is heading to Petrobras’ Mero field in Santos Basin for commissioning works before being put into production later in 2025. Alexandre de Gusmão FPSO departed China, heading for Brazil back in December 2024. The news of the FPSO’s arrival to Brazilian... Continue Reading →

Tampnet fiber optic contract brings remote ops to Mexican deepwater oil project

(offshore-energy.biz) Tampnet, a Norway-headquartered provider of offshore high-capacity and low-latency connectivity services, has secured a fiber optic project and long-term service contract with Woodside Energy that will enable remote operations at an oil project in the Gulf of Mexico/America. The fiber-based connectivity to shore for the Trion project will enable remote operations, safety and training capabilities, which... Continue Reading →

Seadrill, Velesto provide drilling fleet status updates

(OM) Seadrill has reported a current overall order backlog of $3 billion, while Velesto reported $158.8 million in orders. Meanwhile, last week competitor Noble reported it added $525 million of contracts to its drilling backlog. Seadrill’s West Polaris drilllship has started a contract with Petrobras offshore Brazil, following a delay caused by commissioning and testing of upgraded equipment. Another of the... Continue Reading →

Petrobras Gears Up for Offshore Boom

(oilprice.com) Petrobras is beefing up its offshore game, throwing four more support vessels into the mix by 2026—bringing the grand total to 48. Brazil’s state-run oil company is gearing up to boost production to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) at the Buzios field by 2030, cementing Brazil’s status as an offshore oil heavyweight. Petrobras... Continue Reading →

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