The monthly report of the Brazilian Association of Maritime Support Companies (Abeam) highlighted that, at the end of May, the fleet consisted of 376 vessels, 339 of which were under the Brazilian flag and 37 under other flags. The maritime support fleet in Brazilian waters remains stable in the first half of 2021, with 90%... Continue Reading →
Temasek-backed Singapore oil rig builders plan merger to cope with downturn
(Reuters) - Temasek-backed Singapore conglomerate Keppel Corp (KPLM.SI) and smaller rival Sembcorp Marine (SCMN.SI)are exploring a potential tie-up which would see them combine their struggling offshore and marine (O&M) businessesafter years of losses in an industry downturn. A successful deal would see Keppel spin off the new business into a listed entity and ultimately exit from the legacy... Continue Reading →
Miko Marine Delivers Magnetic Blanking Set for Bacalhau FPSO
Norwegian company Miko Marine has shipped out the first magnetic blanking set destined for the Brazilian offshore sector from its fabrication plant in Haugesund, Norway. However, the set is not going to Brazil, but to the DSIC yard in Dalian, China, where it will then be installed aboard a new Floating Production Storage and Offloading... Continue Reading →
Schlumberger commits to reaching net-zero by 2050
Giant oilfield services provider Schlumberger is the next company in line to commit to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Schlumberger said on Tuesday that it spent 18 months conducting extensive analysis and working with experts to produce a decarbonization plan. With minimal reliance on offsets, the plan is focused on reducing scope... Continue Reading →
Wilson Sons sees business opportunities for maritime support with New Gas Law
Development of the liquefied natural gas market boosts supply chain in the country's energy sector With the New Gas Law, sanctioned on April 8, liquefied natural gas (LNG) will have a relevant role in the national market. Among the main advantages of the fuel are the competitive prices, in addition to the flexibility of origin.... Continue Reading →
Dyna-Mac secures more FPSO work
Singapore’s offshore builder Dyna-Mac has secured additional work scope from existing customers, for a total provisional contract sum of S$8 million (about $6 million), and completed projects and loaded out modules. Dyna-Mac said on Tuesday it was awarded an add-on work scope for an ongoing project in the yard. The award is for the procurement... Continue Reading →
OIL COMPANIEES RESUME PROJECTS AMID RECENT RECOVERY IN OIL PRICES – BRAZIL
Amid the recent recovery in oil prices on the international market, oil companies are slowly beginning to gain confidence to move forward with new projects. In month of June, when the Brent-type barrel surpassed US$ 70 for the first time in two years, Petrobras, the Norwegian company Equinor and the Australian company Karoon have announced... Continue Reading →
Maersk signs Mero 2 EPCI contract with Libra consortium
(PetrleoHoje) Maersk Supply Service signs US$ 100 million EPCI contract with Libra's consortium (Petrobras, Shell, Total, CNPD and Cnooc). The company will be responsible for the pre-installation of the mooring system for the FPSO Sepetiba, the production unit at the Mero 2 project, located in the Santos Basin cluster.
Oceanpact and Petrobras sign contracts for chartering a vessel and providing ROV services
Oceanpact (OPCT3) informed on Friday (18) that it has signed two contracts with Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4) for the charter of the Parcel das Timbebas vessel, as well as the provision of ROV services. The contracts, with a total term of three years, have a daily value of USD 47,896 (base date March 26, 2021, considering... Continue Reading →
NOV and Baker Hughes will supply flexible lines for Marlin and Voador revitalization in the Campos Basin
(TNPetroleo) Petrobras signed two contracts for the supply of flexible lines that will be used in the project to revitalize production in the Marlim and Voador fields, located in the Campos Basin. Of the total 448 km of flexible lines in the project, 280 km were contracted with the company NOV and 168 km with... Continue Reading →