Global group Libra has acquired a U.S. shipyard through a subsidiary to capitalize on growing shipbuilding demand for the offshore wind industry as Washington accelerates efforts to boost cleaner power, top company executives said. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is pushing to expand the fledgling offshore wind energy industry in the coming decade by opening... Continue Reading →
Aker Offshore Wind, Aker Horizons to Complete Merger This Month
The merger between Aker Offshore Wind (AOW) and Aker Horizons is expected to be completed after close of trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange on 17 June, which accordingly will be the last day of trading in the AOW shares on Euronext Growth Oslo, the company said in its latest trading update. As announced on... Continue Reading →
DeepOcean sees major revenue jump following diversification moves
DeepOcean has reported a revenue of $499.4 million for 2021, an increase of 42% from the $352.5 million in 2020, said to be driven by structural changes that the company undertook to strengthen and drive its diversification strategy. DeepOcean secured an order intake of $542 million in 2021 and had an accounting order backlog of... Continue Reading →
Boskalis Management Says HAL’s Offer Not Unreasonable, But Also Not Convincing Enough
Dutch marine services and dredging firm Boskalis said Friday that the price proposed by HAL Holding for the acquisition of all remaining shares of Boskalis wasn't unreasonable, but also not sufficiently convincing to recommend the price to its shareholders. HAL Holding on March 10 announced plans to launch a takeover offer for Boskalis' all remaining... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on stake in the company Ibiritermo S.A.
- Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that it signed a contract for the purchase of Edison S.p.A.'s interest (50%) in Ibiritermo S.A., for the price of R$ 1.00, in compliance with the Energy Conversion Contract (ECC), signed on 06/21/2002 with Ibiritermo S.A.. Additionally, at the conclusion of the transaction, Petrobras will make the payment... Continue Reading →
Woodside Energy, BHP Petroleum Merger Complete
Australia-based Woodside Energy's all-stock merger with BHP's oil and gas business was completed Wednesday. Woodside has acquired the entire share capital of BHP Petroleum International Pty Ltd (BHPP) and issued 914,768,948 new Woodside shares to BHP, which BHP has distributed to its eligible shareholders. "BHP has paid the in specie dividend and distributed Woodside shares... Continue Reading →
Tullow Oil and Capricorn unveil merger plan to create new player with focus on Africa
London-listed Tullow Oil and Capricorn Energy, formerly known as Cairn Energy, have reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination of Tullow and Capricorn to create what they say will be “a leading African energy company.” The two companies revealed on Wednesday that it is intended that the combination will be implemented by... Continue Reading →
Saipem Sells Onshore Drilling Business as Its Focuses on Offshore Drilling
(OE) Italian energy services group Saipem has agreed to sell its onshore drilling business to Britain's KCA Deutag (KCAD) for $550 million, as it strives to bolster its finances after a profit warning and focuses on offshore drilling. Asset sales and a 2 billion euros ($2 billion) new share issue are part of Saipem's efforts... Continue Reading →
Offshore Drilling Rig Rates Lifted by Pandemic Recovery, Race to Replace Russian Crude
(Reuters) Rental rates for offshore oil and gas rigs have rocketed higher, boosted by a race to lift production because of the war in Ukraine and a recovery in demand after the COVID-19 pandemic. Drilling companies are in a stronger position to demand higher dayrates for their equipment after several lean years that led to... Continue Reading →
Talos Energy Looking to Buy Offshore Fields from Oil Majors
(Reuters) Offshore oil and gas producer Talos Energy on Tuesday said it was interested in scooping up new production, particularly as major oil companies shed assets in a bid to decarbonize. "We're a natural consolidator, particularly when you think about the Gulf of Mexico," Chief Executive Officer Tim Duncan said on Tuesday during an analyst... Continue Reading →