Constellation, leader in the offshore drilling market in Brazil, recorded net revenue of US$552 million in 2023, a growth of 36% compared to the previous year. The result before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) was US$ 185 million, 176% higher than in 2022. The company released its 2023 financial results to the market this... Continue Reading →
Constellation and Sapura carry out pioneering thruster exchange operation at sea on Laguna Star drillship
(TN) In February, Constellation and Sapura concluded an unprecedented operation to change the thruster at sea on the Laguna Star drillship, under contract with Petrobras, around 200km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The operation, in a water depth of more than 2,000 meters, was carried out without the need for the drilling unit... Continue Reading →
Oceaneering and GDi Team Up for Oil and Gas Digital Asset Management
(OE) Oceaneering International has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Global Design Innovation (GDi) to deliver digital asset management solutions for asset-intensive industries such as oil and gas, utilities, and power generation. The agreement Oceaneering signed through its Integrity Management and Digital Solutions group will allow the company to provide digital solutions, including a technology-focused... Continue Reading →
Petrobras confirms decline in offshore production costs and announces drilling two well in Colombia
(PN) The director of Exploration and Production at Petrobras, Joelson Mendes, said that the resilience and competitiveness of the company's portfolio of E&P areas, depending on the production profile, is more efficient due to the technological solutions developed to reduce emissions . Joelson participated in the “Global Competitiveness of Latin American Upstream” panel at CERAWeek,... Continue Reading →
Saipem and Fincantieri Form Subsea Alliance
(OE) Saipem and Fincantieri have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate commercial and industrial opportunities for cooperation in the field of autonomous subsea vehicles (AUV) and their integration with surface and underwater units. The MoU is among the initiatives aimed at promoting and developing Italy’s national excellence in the underwater sector. The agreement... Continue Reading →
With ‘outstanding’ financial results in 2023, Prysmian increases its decarbonization ambition
(Offshore-energy.biz) Italian cabling giant Prysmian in 2023 delivered what it says was a “remarkable performance” with “outstanding” financial results, record backlog in Transmission, as well as increased 2030 emission reduction ambition. For the financial year 2023, Prysmian’s adjusted EBITDA rose by 9.4% to €1,628 million, with improving margins at 10.6% compared to 9.3% in 2022 – a year that Prysmian... Continue Reading →
TotalEnergies Awards New Contracts to Siem PSV Pair in Brazil
(OE) Norwegian shipowner Siem Offshore has secured new contracts with TotalEnergies for two of its platform supply vessels (PSV) for work offshore Brazil. The contracts are for Siem Giant and Siem Atlas PSVs. The new duration for Siem Giant is three years firm with options up to four more years. For Siem Atlas, the new... Continue Reading →
Brazilian Foresea releases first annual report
Foresea, Brazilian leader in the offshore drilling segment, released its first annual report, with the financial and operational results achieved last year. The company consolidated a healthy financial position, ending the period with US$141 million in cash and a profit of US$65.8 million. Operational performance is also a highlight: the company maintained operational uptime of... Continue Reading →
Feritech Global spearheads subsea operations innovation for Oceaneering
Feritech Global has completed a major design and build project for Oceaneering, the world’s largest provider of subsea robotics to the offshore energy industry. The company has designed a next generation auto-drop piston corer which is expected to dramatically reduce the amount of time needed for subsea geotechnical surveying, increasing safety and efficiency, whilst reducing... Continue Reading →
Once sea trials are out of the way, Stena drillship going back to Guyana
One of the drillships owned by Stena Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor, has completed its 15-year special period survey (SPS). The Stena Carron drillship went to Las Palmas to start its SPS, during which maintenance was performed on the sheaves. According to Stena Drilling, the main and auxiliary wells were removed and replaced, full bearing replacements were conducted, and... Continue Reading →