2014-built drillship sports new equipment amid Noble’s upbeat rig market outlook

Aug. 3 (offshore-energy.biz) Noble Corporation, a U.S.-based offshore drilling giant, has fitted one of its drillships with new equipment, reflecting its confidence in a strengthening offshore drilling market and busier years ahead for the global rig fleet. Noble has confirmed the installation of a stemless gate valve (SGV) on the Noble BlackHornet drillship. This technology, developed with Kinetic... Continue Reading →

Huisman to Deliver Equipment for Solstad-SBM Offshore Installation Vessel

Aug. 3 (OE) Dutch lifting equipment specialist Huisman has secured a contract from CIMC Raffles Offshore to supply lifting and handling systems for a next-generation deepwater offshore installation vessel being built for a joint venture between Solstad Offshore and SBM Offshore. The contract covers an integrated equipment package comprising a 350-tonne A-frame, a 500-tonne knuckle... Continue Reading →

TechnipFMC reports another strong Q2 2026 on US$2.5B in subsea orders

July 31 (oilnow.gy) TechnipFMC reported “strong” second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, driven by US$2.5 billion in subsea orders and higher project activity across its offshore business. The company recorded total revenue of US$2.76 billion during the quarter. Net income attributable to TechnipFMC reached US$362.7 million, while adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization... Continue Reading →

France Selects Five Ports for EUR 260 Million Floating Wind Infrastructure Boost

July 31 (offshoreWIND.biz) The French government has selected five ports to receive nearly EUR 260 million in funding under the France 2030 investment programme to upgrade infrastructure supporting the country’s floating offshore wind industry. The selected ports are Cherbourg, Brest, Nantes-Saint Nazaire, Port-la-Nouvelle, and Marseille-Fos, with the port funding expected to leverage almost EUR 1... Continue Reading →

Petrobras Extends Contracts for DOF-TechnipFMC PLSV Duo

July 31 (OE) DOF Group has secured long-term contract extensions with Petrobras for the Skandi Buzios and Skandi Recife pipelay support vessels (PLSVs), extending both contracts into January 2028. Following negotiations with Petrobras, Skandi Buzios was awarded a 516-day extension, while Skandi Recife secured a 550-day extension, DOF said. The contracts had previously been due... Continue Reading →

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