Sept. 8 (Reuters) - Argentina's government said on Monday it will file criminal charges against energy company Navitas Petroleum and its executives for operating in the Falkland Islands. The move follows remarks on Friday by Argentine President Javier Milei, who vowed to sanction oil companies drilling in the British overseas territory as he stepped up... Continue Reading →
Milei Vows Tougher Sanctions, Defense Push Over Falklands Oil Drilling
Sept. 3 (Reuters) Argentine President Javier Milei said on Thursday he would tighten sanctions on companies involved in oil projects around the Falkland Islands, boost defense resources in the country's south and send Congress a bill aimed at strengthening Argentina's response to what he called violations of its sovereignty. In a televised address, Milei said... Continue Reading →
Sea Lion roars into Falklands expansion as Navitas reels in second FPSO
Aug. 25 (offshore-energy.biz) Navitas Petroleum, an Israeli oil and gas producer and developer that operates a project under development in the North Falkland Basin, is stepping up plans to expand its oil field project in the Falkland Islands through the acquisition of a second floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel that could boost daily... Continue Reading →
Sea Lion Partners Eye Major Offshore Expansion with Second FPSO
May 21 (OE) Rockhopper Exploration has informed that the operator Navitas Petroleum is studying an accelerated expansion of the Sea Lion offshore oil development north of the Falkland Islands after signing a memorandum of understanding for a second floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO). The additional FPSO could raise Sea Lion production capacity by... Continue Reading →
Eco Atlantic Advances Falklands Offshore Expansion with JHI Deal
May 18 (OE) JHI Associates had obtained a final court order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approving Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas' proposed acquisition of the company. The company said the court approval follows unanimous shareholder backing for the transaction at a May 12 meeting, where 100% of votes cast supported the arrangement.... Continue Reading →
Eco Atlantic to acquire JHI in US$52M deal, gaining stake in Falklands basin and Guyana’s Canje Block
March 12 (oilnow.gy) Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. announced on March 11, 2026 that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire the remaining shares of JHI Associates, Inc., a move that deepens the company’s exposure to offshore Guyana while adding a new exploration position in the North Falkland Basin. The Toronto-based exploration company... Continue Reading →
South America Dominates Global FPSO Market With $181 Billion Deepwater Buildout
Feb. 27 (oilprice.com) South America is set to maintain its position as the most significant region for floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels, with 36 projects awarded or expected to be awarded between 2021 and 2030, totaling field greenfield commitments worth around $181 billion. Among these 36 projects, 25 have disclosed FPSO costs ranging... Continue Reading →
Navitas Eyes More North Falklands Exploration Acreage after Sea Lion FID
Jan. 12 (OE) Navitas Petroleum has signed a non-binding agreement to farm into an offshore exploration license in the North Falklands Basin adjacent to its recently sanctioned Sea Lion oil development, as the operator advances plans to expand its footprint in the region. Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas said Navitas has entered into a non-binding... Continue Reading →
Sea Lion Oil Project in Falkland Islands Gets Green Light
Dec. 10 (OE) Rockhopper Exploration has taken a final investment decision (FID) on Phase 1 of the Sea Lion oil development north of the Falkland Islands, allowing the long-delayed project to proceed after securing financing commitments and regulatory approvals. Partner and operator Navitas Petroleum has also approved FID. Rockhopper said both boards have approved financing... Continue Reading →
Navitas assessing FPSOs for Phase 1 offshore Falklands Sea Lion project
(OM) Rockhopper Exploration has commented on a progress report on the Sea Lion oil development in the offshore North Falkland basin from operator Navitas Petroleum LP. This includes an updated development plan, which takes into account static and dynamic reservoir models. Netherland Sewell & Associates’ latest independent report has increased gross 2C resources in the partners’ licenses in the basin... Continue Reading →