Offshore news
BOEM analyses proposed offshore well stimulation work at platform Gilda offshore California
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed update to the Santa Clara Unit Development and Production Plan, which includes the use of hydraulic fracturing on 16 existing wells at Platform Gilda, located 8.8 miles offshore Ventura County, California.
Baker Hughes and Petrobras sign strategic service agreement
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has announced a 60-month service award from Petrobras to support critical turbomachinery equipment for Brazil’s offshore operations, as well as a major refinery.
Viridien and BGP announce agreement with government of Guyana
Viridien and BGP have entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to launch a multi-client 3D seismic acquisition and imaging programme across the shallow water acreage lots 2, 3, and 4.
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.
Acteon strengthens global offshore engineering capability with acquisition of Upstream Engineering
The move significantly expands Acteon’s global engineering capability and creates one of the industry’s most comprehensive fixed platform offerings.
Viridien announces Charrua 3D seismic survey offshore Uruguay
Viridien announces the commencement of the Charrua 3D multi-client survey offshore Uruguay.
Wood Mackenzie: UK Energy Transition Outlook shows 12-point gap on 2030 climate target despite £1.5 - 2.1 trillion investment pathway to 2060
Nearly all 2030 targets now unattainable despite historic coal phaseout; offshore wind deployment trails by 20% as government races to address grid bottlenecks and spiralling costs.
ABL awarded offshore gig at Egypt’s Kamose field
Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed to provide marine warranty survey services to support the offshore construction for the Phase 4 development of the Kamose offshore gas field development in the Mediterranean Sea for North Sinai Petroleum Company (NOSPCO).
Suriname’s Foreign Minister to address Caribbean Energy Week (CEW 2026) as offshore oil projects advance
Minister Melvin Bouva will outline how foreign policy, investment partnerships and regulatory coordination are supporting Suriname’s first offshore oil and gas developments at Caribbean Energy Week.
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.