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Metatek completes aerial survey for onshore exploration in Angola
16 Mar 20262 min read

Metatek completes aerial survey for onshore exploration in Angola

Metatek-Group Ltd has completed an airborne survey of the Kwanza Basin in Angola to support onshore oil and gas exploration in the region.

Viridien announces Charrua 3D seismic survey offshore Uruguay
6 Mar 20262 min read

Viridien announces Charrua 3D seismic survey offshore Uruguay

Viridien announces the commencement of the Charrua 3D multi-client survey offshore Uruguay.

Kongsberg Discovery consolidates multibeam leadership with new EM2042 models for naval and deep-sea operations
24 Feb 20263 min read

Kongsberg Discovery consolidates multibeam leadership with new EM2042 models for naval and deep-sea operations

The new EM2042 DR600 and EM2042 BNS build on the market proven EM2042 platform, sharing its successful next-generation acoustic architecture, while addressing two distinct operational needs.

Viridien announces strategic initiative to advance HPC for seismic imaging workflows with NVIDIA
18 Feb 20263 min read

Viridien announces strategic initiative to advance HPC for seismic imaging workflows with NVIDIA

The collaboration will focus on optimising Viridien’s seismic imaging algorithms on NVIDIA accelerated computing platforms.

Eni expands African exploration footprint with major discoveries in Ivory Coast, Angola
18 Feb 20264 min read

Eni expands African exploration footprint with major discoveries in Ivory Coast, Angola

New discoveries in Ivory Coast and Angola reinforce Eni’s dual strategy of frontier exploration and near-field reserve growth in Africa.

Geoinform Ltd., subsidiary of the MOL Group, signs strategic cooperation agreement with Baker Hughes
17 Feb 20262 min read

Geoinform Ltd., subsidiary of the MOL Group, signs strategic cooperation agreement with Baker Hughes

The collaboration aims to introduce state of the art, innovative oil and gas technologies capable of meeting emerging market demands and significantly increasing the operational efficiency of the industry.

Fulkrum strengthens South American footprint with Bogotá office opening
17 Feb 20262 min read

Fulkrum strengthens South American footprint with Bogotá office opening

The agreement, which commenced in early 2026, covers inspection and technical staffing services in support of multiple upstream energy projects and emerging new energy initiatives in Colombia and beyond.

HELLENiQ ENERGY and Chevron Sign Offshore Concession Agreements for hydrocarbon exploration and production with the Hellenic Republic
17 Feb 20262 min read

HELLENiQ ENERGY and Chevron Sign Offshore Concession Agreements for hydrocarbon exploration and production with the Hellenic Republic

This marks a new milestone in HELLENiQ ENERGY’s upstream portfolio.

Elemental Energies acquires Applied Petroleum Technology AS, strengthening its subsurface capabilities
11 Feb 20262 min read

Elemental Energies acquires Applied Petroleum Technology AS, strengthening its subsurface capabilities

The strategic move strengthens Elemental Energies’ existing subsurface capability, creating an integrated and unrivalled team spanning geoscience, reservoir engineering, geochemistry and petroleum engineering.

TotalEnergies Expands its Exploration Portfolio as Operator of PEL104 License
6 Feb 20261 min read

TotalEnergies Expands its Exploration Portfolio as Operator of PEL104 License

TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operated interest in PEL104 Exploration license, located offshore Namibia, from Eight Offshore Investments Holdings (Eight) and Maravilla Oil & Gas.

New discovery in Brage Field, Norway
2 Feb 20262 min read

New discovery in Brage Field, Norway

Rex International Holding Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, has announced that a discovery has been made in the “Knockando Fensfjord” prospect in the Brage Field.

A return to onshore: how independents are leading Angola’s inland resurgence
29 Jan 20264 min read

A return to onshore: how independents are leading Angola’s inland resurgence

As Angola reinvigorates its onshore basins through regulatory reform and flexible licensing, independent oil and gas companies are stepping forward to drive a new wave of inland exploration and production growth.

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