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.
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’
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.
Upcoming oil events
Subsea Expo 2026
04 Feb 2026 - 05 Feb 2026
P&J Live
The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA),
E Burn Rd,
Aberdeen,
AB21 9FX,
United Kingdom
World Pipelines CCS Forum - London 2026
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2026
Park Plaza, London Riverbank
18 Albert Embankment,
Vauxhall,
City of London,
SE1 7TJ,
United Kingdom
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.
Major contract awards to Norwegian supplier industry
These agreements lay the foundation for safe and competitive operations at Equinor’s offshore installations and onshore plants in the years to come.
What the Venezuela regime change means for oil production, crude and product markets
Venezuelan production recovery faces decade-long timeline despite near-term supply gains, Wood Mackenzie finds.
How new seismic technology is unlocking Africa’s undeveloped basins
The combination of new 3D data acquisition, reprocessing of legacy surveys and faster permitting is offering clearer geological insight and reducing risk – giving governments and investors renewed confidence in frontier exploration.