bp acquires interest in three Namibian exploration blocks
bp has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of bp’s strategy to grow its upstream portfolio.
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Glamox wins contract to light four OESVs for Sea1 Offshore
Glamox will supply lighting for four Offshore Energy Support Vessels (OESVs) being built for Sea1 Offshore AS.
ABL and PMS sign rig move agreement
Energy and marine consultancy ABL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egyptian offshore construction and services company Petroleum Marine Services (PMS) to collaborate on rig moving services and marine assurance and risk.
Vår Energi is securing higher production for longer from the Goliat field
Vår Energi ASA has submitted an amended Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Goliat Gas Export (GGE) project to the Ministry of Energy, together with its partner Equinor.
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Vink Chemicals listed under Article 95 for the active substance BBIT
Regulatory milestone provides planning certainty for BBIT-based products.
Europe and Asia's response to 60% Middle East crude export collapse reshapes global energy trade
North American crude replaces Middle East flows as Europe faces structural diesel deficit while exporting gasoline surplus eastward.
GoSubsea and Envirent form strategic rental alliance to deliver end-to-end offshore solutions
Two of Norway’s fastest-growing offshore companies, GoSubsea and Envirent, have announced a strategic partnership that combines technical expertise with expanded service offerings.
DTEK and Baker Hughes sign MOU to develop Ukrainian gas production
DTEK and Baker Hughes sign MOU to develop Ukraine's gas production and strengthen energy security.
EnQuest Heather fined for collective decommissioning failures
NSTA urges UK operators to plug and abandon redundant wells to protect the environment and the public purse.
Worley Consulting and Bloomfire to deliver AI-powered infrastructure for industries facing critical challenges
Worley Consulting and Bloomfire partner to bring Enterprise Intelligence to energy, chemicals, and resources sectors.