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2026 bid round is offshore Newfoundland’s most successful in years

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator’s (C-NLOER) 2026 Calls for Bids drew 10 successful bids totaling more than C$260 million in work commitments, with more than 2 million ha (4.9 million acres) of acreage awarded. The results were released Nov. 4. Industry association Energy NL said the round shows offshore Newfoundland and Labrador will […]

OilCo secures two offshore exploration licences in Newfoundland’s Orphan Basin

The Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (OilCo) has won two parcels in the Orphan basin in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator (C-NLOER) 2026 Calls for Bids, which closed Nov. 4. The province’s energy corporation plans to bring in industry partners through negotiated farm-downs. The two parcels cover about 545,021 ha […]

Shell to acquire 30% stake in Equinor’s Bay du Nord offshore oil project

Shell has signed an agreement to acquire a 30% interest in Equinor’s Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, as the companies advance the estimated C$14 billion development toward a final investment decision in early 2027. Under the agreement, Equinor will retain a 70% interest and remain operator of the deepwater […]