First oil at new platform is major milestone for Chevron in Angola
Chevron’s South N’dola Platform in Angola delivered first oil in December. The milestone comes just over two years after construction on the platform began.
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This spotlight session reviews and discusses Nanoprecise’s recent article for Oilfield Technology, entitled ‘Powering Oil and Gas Operations with AI’
Petrobras surpasses 2025 production targets
Petrobras announces that, in 2025, its oil production reached 2.40 million bpd, exceeding the upper limit of the target (+4%) set in its 2025 - 2029 Business Plan by 0.5 percentage points.
The International Gas Union releases 'The Role of Gas in Powering AI-Driven Energy Demand' Report
Electricity demand growth is surging as data centres are becoming the new 'industrial load' of the artificial intelligence (AI) economy, and their electricity consumption is projected to double to 800 - 1000 TWh by 2030.
NSTA issues fines to two companies totalling £350 000
CNR International fined £250 000 for excessive venting; NEO fined £100 000 for attempting well abandonment without consent.
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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.
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.
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.