SLB has secured multiple offshore drilling contracts from UAE-based Mubadala Energy for a deepwater gas development in Indonesia, the company said on Thursday.
As Europe accelerates its industrial decarbonisation agenda, offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) is moving from pilot initiatives to full-scale infrastructure development. The focus is shifting towards integrated transport and storage systems capable of handling millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) annually.
Westwood Global Energy Group has launched MarineLogix, a new offshore vessel intelligence platform designed to improve visibility into vessel activity, utilization and availability across global offshore oil and gas markets.
Petroliam Nasional Bhd has expanded its footprint offshore Suriname to eight exploration blocks with the signing of two new production sharing contracts (PSCs).
The NOIA ESG Excellence Award highlights companies that demonstrate outstanding performance in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance. Baker Hughes was honored for its data-driven approach to reducing emissions, expanding remote operations, and integrating sustainability across its global offshore operations.
Vår Energi ASA reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, highlighted by accelerated project delivery and rising production from key developments on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The company said seven of nine new growth projects scheduled for 2025 start-up are already on stream, positioning Vår Energi ahead of schedule in its transformation plan.
“The initial exploration well recorded the highest production rate from a vertical well in the Minagish formation in Kuwait’s history,” KOC said in a statement on Monday. The company has made similar announcements for oil and gas offshore discoveries since last year.
The contract is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and run for about 350 days, with a total estimated value of $140 million, including a mobilization fee. The agreement also provides options for three additional wells.
The drilling campaign will target five wells at depths between 300 and 1,500 metres and is scheduled to begin in 2026. Any resulting production will be routed to BP’s existing infrastructure in the West Nile Delta.
Expro has set a world record by deploying the heaviest casing string to date, using its Blackhawk® Gen III Wireless Top Drive Cement Head with SKYHOOK® technology. The record was achieved on a significant project in the Gulf of America/Gulf of Mexico for a super major.