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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that it has identified the presence of hydrocarbons in the Campos Basin pre-salt, in an exploratory well of Norte de Brava block. Well 1-BRSA-1394-RJS is located 105 km from the state of Rio de Janeiro, at a water depth of 575 meters. The drilling of the well has been... Continue Reading →
(OE) Energy technology company Baker Hughes has signed a multi-year agreement with Petrobras to deliver fully integrated completions systems for its offshore deepwater fields. The award followed an open tender and will leverage Baker Hughes’ innovative completions technology portfolio and extensive experience in Brazil to optimize production across multiple deepwater fields. A range of technologies... Continue Reading →
(OE) Norwegian offshore supply vessel operator DOF Group has secured a ‘very large’ subsea umbilical, riser, and flowline (SURF) project for an undisclosed energy company offshore Africa. Under the contract, DOF will deliver its full suite of project management, engineering, logistical and execution services to install flexible flowlines, risers, cables and associated subsea structures. DOF... Continue Reading →
Petrobras has extended the long-term contract for Skandi Buzios pipelay support vessel (PLSV), owned and operated by joint venture between DOF and TechnipFMC. The existing contract has been extended from April 2025 to September 2026. The PLSV Skandi Buzios went back on-hire to Petrobras on August 1, 2024. The 146-meter-long Skandi Buzios, built in 2016,... Continue Reading →
(OE) Asset manager Apollo has agreed to acquire a majority stake in offshore energy solutions business OEG Energy Group as part of the transaction worth over $1 billion. Apollo, through its funds managed by its affiliates, will take the majority share from from funds managed by the Power Opportunities strategy of Oaktree Capital Management and... Continue Reading →
The Chouest Group said it has acquired Kystdesign, a manufacturer of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. "We are thrilled to welcome Kystdesign and its talented team into the Chouest family," said Dino Chouest. "By joining forces, we will continue delivering cutting-edge ROV systems and advancing the evolution of next-generation underwater robotics.” This acquisition strengthens Chouest’s... Continue Reading →
Exail has secured its first sale of the Gaps M3 compact USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline) positioning system to a major offshore construction group in Asia. The system will be deployed for a subsea cable laying project, providing precise underwater positioning in a dynamic coastal environment. The Gaps M3 was specifically selected for its ability to deliver... Continue Reading →
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that it has identified the presence of hydrocarbons in the Santos Basin pre-salt, in an exploratory well of Aram block. Well 4-BRSA-1395-SPS is located 245 km from the city of Santos-SP, at a water depth of 1,759 meters. The well is currently being drilled, and the hydrocarbon-bearing interval has... Continue Reading →
(offshore-energy.biz) Norwegian offshore vessel operator Havila Shipping has secured a contract extension for its subsea vessel Havila Harmony with Brazilian company OceanPact. Founded in 2007 in Rio de Janeiro, OceanPact offers services for the study, protection, monitoring and sustainable use of the sea, the coast and marine resources for different sectors, such as oil &... Continue Reading →
(OE) Lloyd's Register (LR) and Fugro have signed a block fee agreement to streamline the in-service certification and maintenance of Fugro’s growing fleet of autonomous uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The strategic move is expected to simplify the certification process, enabling faster deployment and ensuring continued compliance with LR’s Code for Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS). LR... Continue Reading →
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