(Reuters) - Saipem is about to start work on deep water drilling in Namibia for Portugal's Galp Energia , the chief executive of the Italian energy contractor said on Thursday. In early 2024 Galp carried out tests at its Mopane-1X and Mopane-2X wells and estimated in April that the Mopane field could hold at least 10 billion barrels of... Continue Reading →
Iberdrola gives upbeat outlook as strategy pays off
(Reuters) - The chief of Europe's largest utility Iberdrola (IBE.MC), opens new tab gave a bullish outlook for the coming years on Wednesday, pledging to build on a strategy to focus investment on expanding and upgrading grids in Britain, the United States and elsewhere. While pouring billions into power grids and taking a more selective approach to... Continue Reading →
Baker Hughes tops profit estimates on international drilling demand
(Reuters) -Baker Hughes beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by sustained demand for its drilling equipment and oilfield technology in international markets. The robust activity in several international markets have helped oilfield services companies offset some of the declines in North America. "We remain confident in achieving our full-year EBITDA guidance... Continue Reading →
Yinson Production Concludes Minority Stake Sale in FPSO Anna Nery
(OE) Yinson Production has completed the sale of minority stake in floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit Anna Nery, working for Petrobras offshore Brazil, to “K” Line for $49 million. Yinson Production sold its 11.8% stake in Yinson Boronia Consortium, which indirectly fully owns FPSO Anna Nery, deployed at the Marlim field. The sale... Continue Reading →
Ocean Wilsons sells Wilson Sons stake to MSC for R$4.35 billion
(Investing.com) On Monday, Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd. announced the sale of its majority stake in Wilson Sons S.A. to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company's subsidiary, SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl, for a total cash consideration of R$4.352 billion. This equates to R$17.50 per share and represents Ocean Wilsons' 56.47% interest in the Brazilian maritime logistics operator.... Continue Reading →
SLB quarterly profit rises, beats estimates on steady international business
(Reuters) - Oilfield services firm SLB's third-quarter profit rose 13% and beat analysts' estimates on Friday on steady demand for its equipment and technology in international market and from offshore projects in North America. However, the company warned of limited spending by international producers in a weak oil price environment. SLB, which gets 81% of its... Continue Reading →
Exclusive: BP weighs sale of minority stake in offshore wind business, sources say
(Reuters) - BP is considering selling a minority stake in its offshore wind business, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter, the latest effort by CEO Murray Auchincloss to scale back the energy company's focus on renewables. The company has faced pressure from shareholders over its energy transition strategy, first launched in 2020, as renewables profit... Continue Reading →
Investments in the global FPSO sector grew 50% in 2023 and is expected to continue to rise in 2024
(PN) The FPSO market saw a 50% increase in investments — from US$6 billion to US$9 billion — related to the surface capital of new projects in 2023, a trend that is expected to continue in 2024. The data was presented this week by Rystad Energy. This growth is largely concentrated in South America, especially... Continue Reading →
Oil story of South America’s newest producer built on 45 discoveries in just nine years
(oilnow.gy) ExxonMobil’s Liza find back in 2015 unlocked a treasure trove of oil and gas discoveries in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. Now, in 2024, the number stands at 45 discoveries and Exxon aims to take this even higher. “I believe Guyana will go down as one of the most successful deepwater developments in the history of... Continue Reading →
DNV Supports Atlas Renewable Energy in Securing $289M for 800 MWh BESS Project in Chile
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has supported Atlas Renewable Energy in securing $289 million in financing for its first standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Chile. The financing package, backed by senior loans and credit lines from BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole CIB, will fund the development of Battery Energy... Continue Reading →