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April 27, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of a portion of the ring-fence of the Argonauta Field (BC-10 Concession) in the Campos Basin, currently held by Shell (Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda.), ONGC (ONGC Campos Ltda.), and Brava (Enauta Petróleo e Gás Ltda.).The... Continue Reading →
April 13 (Reuters) - Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its unit, Waygate Technologies, to Sweden-based Hexagon ( for about $1.45 billion in cash, as the oilfield services provider reorganizes its business to focus on high-growth areas. The deal is part of Baker Hughes' efforts to reshape its business by shedding non-core assets and shifting focus... Continue Reading →
Singapore, 23 February 2026 – Seatrium Limited (“Seatrium”, or the “Group”) wishes toannounce a series of additional divestments, as well as update on an earlier transaction, aspart of its ongoing efforts to rationalise non-core assets, streamline operations, and drivelong-term value for shareholders. Alongside recent divestments of the AmFELS yard in Texas and the GNL Platform... Continue Reading →
All-Cash Deal, Expanding Brazil FootprintFeb. 23 (OE) Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and its affiliate Atlantic Offshore Services S.A. (collectively, WSUT) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $500 million, including the assumption of existing debt.The acquisition significantly strengthens Tidewater’s position in the global... Continue Reading →
Feb. 18 - BRAVA ENERGIA S.A. (“Brava” or “Company”) (B3: BRAV3), pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44, and following the Material Facts of May 3, 2024 and May 10, 2024, hereby informs its investors and the market in general that, on February 15, 2026, a procedural order was issued in the arbitration proceedings initiated by... Continue Reading →
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Equinor's international oil and gas portfolio will return to growth in the next few years as the Norwegian energy group targets sharply increased output abroad by 2030, its head of foreign operations told Reuters. After recent divestment of onshore assets in Argentina, Equinor now produces oil and gas in seven countries outside Norway, down... Continue Reading →
February 6, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces that it has acquired a 42.5% stake in Block 2613, located offshore in the Republic of Namibia, Africa. The transaction was carried out in partnership with TotalEnergies, which also acquired 42.5% and will act as the operator of the block. The selling companies are Eight Offshore... Continue Reading →
Feb. 3 (TN) Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. (Shell Brasil), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has signed an agreement to sell a 20% stake in the Orca Project to Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC). Orca is a deepwater project in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin. After the transaction is completed, Shell will remain... Continue Reading →
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor said on Monday it has agreed to sell its onshore business in Argentina's Vaca Muerta basin to Vista Energy for $1.1 billion, half paid in cash and the other half in the form of Vista shares and future payments linked to output and oil prices. "The consideration includes contingent... Continue Reading →
Jan. 29 (oilprice.com) Russia’s oil producer Lukoil has agreed to sell most of its international assets to private equity giant Carlyle. Following the U.S. sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft, “as a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine,” Lukoil announced in October it would sell all of its international assets, initiating a... Continue Reading →
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