PXGEO boosts leadership team with two key appointments
Marine seismic innovations business PXGEO has strengthened its senior leadership team with two key appointments to drive operational excellence across its global operations.
The latest upstream news
This spotlight session reviews and discusses Nanoprecise’s recent article for Oilfield Technology, entitled ‘Powering Oil and Gas Operations with AI’
Equinor awarded 35 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf
Equinor has been awarded 35 new production licenses by the Ministry of Energy in this year's APA, Awards in Predefined Areas.
FARO and Creaform combine to form two new business units
Purpose-built for customers: FARO CREAFORM, turning portable and automated dimensional measurement into strategic advantage for manufacturers, and FARO INSIGHT, transforming captured reality into trusted insight for construction, public safety, and geospatial professionals.
Sentinel welcomes Willem Boon Von Ochssee as Non-Executive Director
His addition to the Board strengthens Sentinel’s strategic leadership as the company continues its global expansion.
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Subsea Expo 2026
04 Feb 2026 - 05 Feb 2026
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EnerMech awarded Saipem contract for Whiptail subsea pre-commissioning project offshore Guyana
This contract marks fifth pre-commissioning scope for offshore Guyana.
Wood Mackenzie: five subsurface themes shaping upstream exploration and development in 2026
Exploration spending faces pressure as industry pivots to strategic acreage deals, giant field redevelopment, and next-generation geothermal commercialisation.
Viridien launches integrated multi-client data project offshore Malta
By revitalising existing seismic and well data, this project will advance the understanding and promotion of Malta’s offshore petroleum potential in the Central Mediterranean.
The real problem in oil and gas procurement: measuring what doesn’t matter
While procurement perfects compliance metrics, operations burns millions waiting on materials.
TotalEnergies enters Block 8 offshore exploration permit
TotalEnergies (35%, operator) and its partners Eni (35%) and QatarEnergy (30%) have signed an agreement with the Lebanese government to enter Block 8 exploration permit offshore Lebanon.
Wood Mackenzie global upstream: five things to look for in 2026
The report identifies five key themes that will shape the upstream sector in 2026 as operators balance capital discipline with strategic portfolio positioning for the 2030s.