PXGEO secures two OBN seismic acquisition contracts with Petrobras
PXGEO has been awarded two significant contracts from Petrobras-led consortia, to deliver seismic data acquisition and monitoring services in the Santos Basin.
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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’
AGR to fuel Vår Energi operations
AGR’s resourcing services business has entered into a five-year frame agreement to deliver technical personnel and workforce to Vår Energi.
TotalEnergies becomes operator with a new offshore exploration license
TotalEnergies (40%, operator) and its partners QatarEnergy (35%) and Petronas (25%) have signed a production sharing contract for Block S4 with Guyana’s Ministry of National Resources represented by His Excellency Vickram Bharrat, following the block’s 2023 award in the Guyana 2022 Licensing Round.
One of the first integrated well and reservoir diagnostic platforms, launched at ADIPEC 2025
Octasense captures eight critical insights in a single descent, potentially saving millions of US dollars per campaign.
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Vallourec awarded further volumes for TotalEnergies’ gas growth integrated project in Iraq
Vallourec has been awarded a second time by TotalEnergies to supply casing, tubing, and associated accessories for the drilling of 48 wells for the Associated Gas Upsteam Project 2 (AGUP2) Project, one of the main components of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) operated by TotalEnergies in Iraq, alongside its partners Basra Oil Co. and Qatar Energy.
SLB unveils new agentic AI technology for the energy industry
Global energy technology company SLB has announced the launch of Tela™, an agentic AI assistant purpose-built to transform the upstream energy sector.
SLB and Rockwell Automation announce conclusion of Sensia Joint Venture
Created in 2019, Sensia combined Rockwell’s expertise in process automation and Internet of Things technologies with SLB’s knowledge in oil and gas measurement, instrumentation, and software.
Full waveform inversion: Senior Geophysicist Ameur Hamdane on unlocking the next era of seismic imaging
In this interview, Senior Geophysicist Ameur Hamdane discusses how FWI is sharpening subsurface clarity, reducing drilling risk, and enabling new energy applications. Interview by Ellen F. Warren.
INEOS strikes major US gas deal to help keep the lights on in Europe
INEOS Energy has signed a major long-term deal with US energy company Kinetik Holdings Inc., to supply natural gas to Europe from 2027, a move that will help keep Europe’s homes warm, factories running and prices competitive.
Interocean opens new office to support rapid growth in the Middle East
Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has officially opened its new office, located in the heart of Dubai’s prestigious Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).