(PetroleoHJoje) The Maersk Developer rig, chartered to execute Karoon's intervention campaign in Baúna, in the Santos Basin, is already on its way to Brazil. The Maersk unit, which left Trinidad & Tobago last week, is expected to arrive in the country in the second half of April. The semi-submersible Maersk Developer will start campaigning in... Continue Reading →
Portugal to Hold First Floating Offshore Wind Auction
(Reuters) Portugal plans to hold its first auction for floating offshore farms this summer, which it hopes will be able to produce between 3 and 4 gigawatts (GW) of power in 2026, Environment and Energy Transition minister Joao Matos Fernandes told Reuters. As part of a global shift away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels, countries are... Continue Reading →
Oil holds near $100 as Ukraine talks, demand concerns limit gains
(Reuters) - Oil steadied above $100 a barrel in a volatile session on Wednesday, as it came under pressure from signs of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and a closely-watched report that cut its forecast of world demand. Ukraine's president said the positions of Ukraine and Russia were sounding more realistic, but time was needed. read... Continue Reading →
PetroRio inaugurates gas power generation system at the Polvo and Tubarao Martelo fields
PetroRio inaugurated a new power generation system at FPSO Bravo, which is installed in the Polvo and Tubarão Martelo fields, in the Campos Basin. The production of electricity at the unit will be made with natural gas produced at the complex, replacing diesel. The novelty promises to bring environmental gains, with reductions in the burning... Continue Reading →
Acteon’s Claxton to Acquire Oceaneering’s Decommissioning Personnel and Assets
Claxton, a brand within Acteon’s drilling and decommissioning segment, has agreed to acquire decommissioning personnel and assets from Oceaneering. From the anticipated closure date of March 30, 2022, certain Oceaneering staff based in Norway will transfer to Claxton, along with decommissioning assets including well and pile abrasive cutting and recovery systems and associated tooling. Conductor... Continue Reading →
Petrobras says deal for Bolivia-Brazil gas pipeline in binding stage
(Reuters) - State-run Brazilian oil company Petrobras said on Tuesday the sale process for the control of a natural gas pipeline that connects Bolivia and southern Brazil is in a binding phase. EIG Global Energy Partners presented a binding proposal, which must be considered by Petrobras' management, and in case of approval will start the... Continue Reading →
Two contenders in the Atlanta SURF tender
(PetroleoHoje) The dispute over the SURF service contract for the final Atlanta project is expected to be between Sapura and McDermott. The information was confirmed by sources at PetróleoHoje, anticipating that the contracting process will be defined by the end of March. In addition to Sapura and McDermott, TechnipFMC was also classified by the oil... Continue Reading →
Offshore wind “vital” to global decarbonisation, but most will have to float
(RenewEconomy) Floating offshore wind could play a crucial role in helping to reduce the world’s reliance on fossil fuels, says a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council, and will be crucial for countries with limited opportunities to deploy fixed-bottom turbines. The GWEC says offshore wind – now emerging as a key new technology... Continue Reading →
Eni to lift force majeur on Nigeria Brass oil exports this week
(Reuters) - Italian energy group Eni said on Tuesday it would lift a force majeure on exports of Nigerian Brass River crude oil this week after it completed repairs to a pipeline damaged by a blast. The group had cut oil and gas exports from its Brass Export terminal. "The force majeure is expected to... Continue Reading →
U.S. oil ‘mini-majors’ emerge from shale patch deals, soaring energy prices
(Reuters) - A group of oil and gas "mini-majors" are emerging among U.S. shale producers, built from aggressive dealmaking that industry players expect will accelerate on strong commodity prices and the retreat of Europeans from U.S. onshore production. The players, including Devon Energy Corp , EQT Corp (EQT.N), Continental Resources (CLR.N), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD.N) and Diamondback Energy ,... Continue Reading →