# Offshore Oil & Gas news **URL:** \ **Category:** Offshore\ **Created:** [November 15, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375 "2021-11-15T11:03:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/261 "2026-04-13T11:35:08Z")
> **[Gulf disruption unwinds as Borr Drilling reactivates Middle East rigs -...](https://splash247.com/gulf-disruption-unwinds-as-borr-drilling-reactivates-middle-east-rigs/)** > > Offshore jackup rig player Borr Drilling has revealed that its four rigs operating in the Middle East have either resumed operations or are preparing to do so. The company also won a new contract for one of its jackups. Borr Drilling said in early... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/262 "2026-04-20T15:24:27Z")
> **[TGS extends long-term seismic contract in Gulf of Mexico - Splash247](https://splash247.com/tgs-extends-long-term-seismic-contract-in-gulf-of-mexico/)** > > Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded an extension for one of its campaigns in the Gulf of Mexico. The extension is for an ongoing multi-year proprietary ocean bottom node (OBN) acquisition contract in the Gulf of Mexico. According... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/263 "2026-05-06T21:17:10Z")
> **[Expro to add Transformational Managed Pressure Drilling Technologies…](https://www.expro.com/media-hub/news/expro-agreement-to-acquire-enhanced-drilling)** > > Expro (NYSE: XPRO) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Enhanced Drilling, a technology leader in managed pressure… > [@](#): > > Headquartered in Norway, Enhanced Drilling has a long track record of delivering proprietary MPD solutions across offshore environments, including the Gulf of America, North Sea, West Africa, Caspian and Asia Pacific. The acquisition strengthens Expro’s relevance in Norway, a technically demanding and strategically important offshore market, adding strong customer relationships and proven MPD capability in an area that sets benchmarks for global offshore well delivery. > **[Technologies that Solve Drilling Challenges | Enhanced Drilling](https://www.enhanced-drilling.com/)** > > Enhanced Drilling solve drilling challenges by providing specialist drilling technology and services to the offshore oil and gas industry. PS: Amazing how thingshave changed since I got into the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry in mid-1970s. 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/264 "2026-05-07T18:59:24Z")
Both US companies and MPD is in the news today: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/5/f583908483e62afad312ab2b7cd58188610037ff.jpeg) > **[Weatherford lands offshore drilling work with Noble and Constellation -...](https://splash247.com/weatherford-lands-offshore-drilling-work-with-noble-and-constellation/)** > > Weatherford has secured a string of offshore drilling and intervention contracts with offshore driller Noble Corporation and Brazil’s Constellation Oil Services, expanding its role in deepwater operations across Guyana, Brazil and Nigeria. The US... Deepwater TCP is also a “hot item”: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/2/6/26693cb901eef49577b28ab726b8c774e55ad0eb.jpeg) > **[Baker Hughes and Strohm target ultradeepwater market with hybrid flexible pipe...](https://splash247.com/baker-hughes-and-strohm-target-ultradeepwater-market-with-hybrid-flexible-pipe/)** > > US energy technology company Baker Hughes and Dutch-based thermoplastic composite pipe specialist Strohm have joined forces to develop a new hybrid flexible pipe solution aimed at ultradeepwater subsea projects. The two companies signed a memorandum... Even US owned OSVs are in the news: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/7/0/703bc5e56f1bfaf0192b2713bc4124512241055b.jpeg) > **[Tidewater bags fresh North Sea PSV deal with EnQuest - Splash247](https://splash247.com/tidewater-bags-fresh-north-sea-psv-deal-with-enquest/)** > > Offshore vessel owner Tidewater has secured another North Sea contract for one of its platform supply vessels, with brokers reporting that the PSV Enea has been fixed to UK independent oil and gas producer EnQuest. The 2010-built vessel has been... > **[Enea Platform Supply Vessel](https://www.ship-technology.com/projects/enea-platform-supply-vessel/)** > > Enea is an environmentally friendly platform supply vessel (PSV) delivered in September 2010. Its name was derived from Greek mythology.… ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/265 "2026-05-12T12:39:53Z")
> **[Fire hits California offshore platform amid Trump drilling push - Splash247](https://splash247.com/fire-hits-california-offshore-platform-amid-trump-drilling-push/)** > > A fire broke out early Monday on the non‑operational natural gas platform Habitat, located some 13 km offshore from Santa Barbara, during decommissioning operations. The fire ignited around 7 am local time while workers were working on the platform.... > **[TGS secures new deepwater seismic job in Gulf of Mexico - Splash247](https://splash247.com/tgs-secures-new-deepwater-seismic-job-in-gulf-of-mexico/)** > > Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded an ultra-high resolution OBN contract in the US Gulf of Mexico. A deep-water crew is scheduled to mobilise in early June 2026. The agreement with the unnamed customer will ensure that the same... No more tedious paperwork and daily reporting?🙂 > **[NeptuneZero raises €500,000 to scale AI-driven vessel reporting platform -...](https://splash247.com/neptunezero-raises-e500000-to-scale-ai-driven-vessel-reporting-platform/)** > > Greek maritime technology startup NeptuneZero has secured €500,000 in seed funding to accelerate the rollout of its AI-powered vessel performance and automated reporting platform. The investment round was led by Corallia Ventures TT alongside angel... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/266 "2026-05-26T16:01:49Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/1/1/11fa050c66aac283faf1771222464e55b59a541b.jpeg) > **[Reach Subsea teams up with Beacon Offshore for Australia push - Splash247](https://splash247.com/reach-subsea-teams-up-with-beacon-offshore-for-australia-push/)** > > Norwegian subsea services specialist Reach Subsea has entered into a memorandum of agreement with Beacon Offshore, establishing a strategic partnership to jointly pursue subsea projects in Australian waters. Under the agreement, the parties will... > **[Home - Reach Subsea](https://reachsubsea.no/)** > **[Beacon Offshore Energy](https://www.beaconoffshore.com/)** > > Privately held E&P company focused on acquisition, exploration, and development of high-margin oil & gas assets located in the Deepwater Gulf Of Mexico. PS: Not sure that the vessel pictured are the GO Explorer in the article.(?) I would think THIS GO Explorer is more likely to be the correct one: > **[GO EXPLORER – Go Offshore Pty Ltd | Marine & Logistics](https://gooffshore.com.au/go-explorer-2/)** Together with GO Supporter: > **[GO SUPPORTER – Go Offshore Pty Ltd | Marine & Logistics](https://gooffshore.com.au/go-supporter/)** Both are approved for offshore operations in Australia and belongs to an Australian company: [https://gooffshore.com.au/](https://gooffshore.com.au/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/267 "2026-05-27T14:03:23Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/9/7/97314a751315e73ac842effd5672748d59334770.jpeg) > **[TGS Awarded Large 4D Streamer Contract Offshore Angola | GlobeNewswire by...](https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/pressemelding/18921402/tgs-awarded-large-4d-streamer-contract-offshore-angola?publisherId=4954260&lang=en)** > > OSLO, Norway (27 May 2026) – TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, is pleased to announce the award of a large and high-end 4D streamer contract offshore Angola. The program is scheduled to commence acquisition in early July 2026,... Across the S.Atlantic: # US oilfield services giant wins more work from Petrobras > [@](#): > > US energy technology company Baker Hughes has won a contract extension with Petrobras to provide integrated solutions for well construction across Brazil’s Santos Basin. > Baker Hughes will expand the company’s well construction operations in several of the basin’s oilfields. The company’s advanced portfolio, including the AutoTrak rotary steerable system, logging-while-drilling tools, and Dynamus extended-life drill bits, will be deployed across the construction portfolio of deepwater wells. Source: [https://splash247.com/us-oilfield-services-giant-wins-more-work-from-petrobras/](https://splash247.com/us-oilfield-services-giant-wins-more-work-from-petrobras/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/268 "2026-06-03T13:20:08Z")
> **[Ocean Installer secures multi-year contract in Brazil from Equinor](https://oceaninstaller.com/news-and-insights/ocean-installer-secures-multi-year-contract-in-brazil-from-equinor)** > > Ocean Installer AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Moreld ASA, has been awarded a Significant\* contract in Brazil by Equinor for the Bacalhau Project’s Well Tie In scope. > [@](#): > > Located in the Santos Basin, the Bacalhau field is developed in ultra‑deep water of 2,100 meters and is characterised by high reservoir pressure, making offshore operations technically demanding. As new wells are completed, they will be sequentially connected and brought on stream, requiring Ocean Installer to remain adaptable during execution. > Bacalhau is Equinor’s largest international offshore field and the first asset in the Brazilian pre-salt area to be entirely developed by an international operator. > Ocean Installer considers the Bacalhau contract a strategic entry into Brazil and a key building block for long‑term growth in the region. Source: [https://oceaninstaller.com/](https://oceaninstaller.com/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/269 "2026-06-03T13:27:35Z")
> **[Murphy awards Subsea7 contract for String Music subsea tieback](https://worldoil.com/news/2026/6/2/murphy-awards-subsea7-contract-for-string-music-subsea-tieback/)** > > Subsea7 has been awarded a contract by Murphy Oil to provide engineering, procurement, construction and installation services for the String Music development, a deepwater subsea tieback to the Delta House facility in the U.S. Gulf. > [@](#): > > Water depths along the project reach approximately 1,850 meters. > Project management and engineering activities are set to begin immediately from Subsea7’s Houston office, while offshore installation work is scheduled for 2027. > The project represents another subsea tieback development in the Gulf as operators continue to pursue cost-effective pathways to bring new resources online using existing infrastructure. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/270 "2026-06-05T15:13:27Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/2/9/29a4a6568640535336f0e0b4d912ef9a81fe40dc.jpeg) _LNG production unit. Three floating production units of the Arctic LNG 2 were to boost project annual production to almost 20 million tons. Due to sanctions, only two units have been completed._ Photo: Belokamenka51 on VK > **[TotalEnergies plans exit from outlawed Arctic LNG 2](https://www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/totalenergies-plans-exit-from-outlawed-arctic-lng-2/451921)** > > The French company’s 10 percent ownership stake in the sanctioned Russian gas project is likely to be acquired by a subsidiary of Novatek. > [@](#): > > None of the involved companies have yet made any official statements about a deal. > > Arctic LNG 2 was projected to become Russia’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas. In 2018, Total (now TotalEnergies) and Novatek signed an agreement under which the French company acquired a 10 percent stake in the project. Novatek retained 60 percent, while the Chinese CNPC and CNOOC acquired 10 percent each, and the Japanese Mitsui and JOGMEC shared the remaining 10 percent. > > “Total is delighted to be part of this new world-class LNG project alongside its partner Novatek,” Patrick Pouyanné, chairman and CEO of Total, [said](https://totalenergies.com/media/news/press-releases/russia-total-expands-partnership-novatek-through-arctic-lng-2-project) at the time. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/271 "2026-06-10T12:56:52Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/7/d/7d24100c9a458ab8b409a991f0c513d6762dfbd9.jpeg) > **[Samsung Heavy signs $2.9bn contract for US FLNG pioneer - Splash247](https://splash247.com/samsung-heavy-signs-2-9bn-contract-for-us-flng-pioneer/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=linkedin)** > > South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has signed a contract for the construction of the Delfin FLNG Unit 1 worth around $2.9bn. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Delfin Midstream, Vitol, and a group of investors reached a final investment decision... > [@](#): > > Delfin FLNG Unit 1 will be the first FLNG in the United States and the largest of its kind globally. The project will have an annual LNG nameplate production capacity of 4.4m tonnes and is expected to begin production in 2030. The total project cost is approximately $5bn. > > The feed gas for the unit will be procured on the US mainland and transported via existing pipelines to the liquefaction facility located approximately 65 km offshore along the southern coast of Louisiana. The gas will be liquefied into LNG onboard the FLNG vessel and then loaded onto LNG carriers for delivery to buyers. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/272 "2026-06-17T14:08:49Z")
> **[Transocean secures rig contracts in Norway and Australia worth $185m](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/vessels-rigs/transocean-secures-rig-contracts-in-norway-and-australia-worth-185m)** > > Oil drilling company Transocean has secured contract awards for two of its harsh environment semisubmersibles, totalling approximately $185 million in firm cont > [@](#): > > The fixtures involve work in Norway and Australia, scheduled to begin in 2027 and 2028. > Under the first agreement, the _Transocean Norge_ was awarded a five-well contract by Harbour Energy in Norway for an estimated 300 days of work. > > Santos awarded the _Transocean Equinox_ a two-well contract in Australia for an estimated 90 days. The company stated that operations are expected to start in the second quarter of 2027. > **[Transocean%20Norge.pdf](https://www.deepwater.com/documents/RigSpecs/Transocean%20Norge.pdf)** > > 512.94 KB > **[Transocean%20Equinox.pdf](https://www.deepwater.com/documents/RigSpecs/Transocean%20Equinox.pdf)** > > 419.54 KB ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/273 "2026-06-26T19:30:56Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/5/85060124461228a9bdd8fe077d86d4d4cae41639.jpeg) > **[Aker Solutions lands long-term offshore services deal in Canada - Splash247](https://splash247.com/aker-solutions-lands-long-term-offshore-services-deal-in-canada/)** > > Norway’s Aker Solutions has signed a five-year agreement with Cenovus Energy for engineering and maintenance services on White Rose field assets. The White Rose field is located approximately 350 km east of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on... > [@](#): > > Aker Solutions has delivered offshore engineering services to the White Rose field since 2005, including concrete gravity structure tow-out and installation, onshore commissioning, and offshore hookup and commissioning for the new West White Rose platform, which is expected to start production in 2026. > Aker Solutions has also been delivering EPCM services for the SeaRose FPSO since 2005, including onshore engineering, procurement, and work preparation for the FPSO’s 2024 life-extension drydock campaign. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/274 "2026-07-23T09:49:41Z")
# **Improving safety record masks rise in offshore fatalities** > [@](#): > > Improving injury rates are masking the continued threat of fatal accidents across the offshore marine contracting industry, according to a report published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). > Alongside seven fatalities, contractor members reported 268 lost-time injuries and 996 total recordable injuries during 2025. The fatal accident rate increased from 0.30 to 0.69. Reported fatal incidents included an electrocution, a fall from height, and a mooring incident involving a parted rope, while details of four additional fatalities were not provided. > The new Annual Safety Statistics Report revealed that fatalities more than doubled despite overall safety performance improving. Source: [https://splash247.com/improving-safety-record-masks-rise-in-offshore-fatalities/](https://splash247.com/improving-safety-record-masks-rise-in-offshore-fatalities/) PS: Sorry, didn’t see that this had already been posted in a new thread. Leave it here for anybody who look at offshore threads only. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/275 "2026-07-28T10:47:56Z")
> **[Saipem-Subsea7 deal to be hit with EU antitrust investigation](https://ocean-energyresources.com/2026/07/27/saipem-subsea7-deal-to-be-hit-with-eu-antitrust-investigation/)** > > The European Commission has launched an in-depth antitrust investigation into the proposed merger between Saipem and Subsea7, citing concerns that the deal could significantly reduce competition in key offshore engineering markets. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/276 "2026-08-17T14:37:42Z")
“We compete when we can and cooperate when we have to”. Or is it the other way around?🙂 > **[TGS and GTI team up on global offshore seismic projects - Splash247](https://splash247.com/tgs-and-gti-team-up-on-global-offshore-seismic-projects/)** > > Oslo-listed seismic specialist TGS and seismic recording technology and services provider Geophysical Technology Inc. (GTI) have entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly pursue seismic acquisition projects spanning shallow water,... One of TGS’ Ramform seismic vessels: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/6/0/602c4cfdc2533432f4a5bd9bb69c46a733342601.jpeg) > **[The TGS Fleet & Operational Assets | TGS Marine Acquisition](https://www.tgs.com/seismic/marine-acquisition/the-fleet)** > > Explore TGS' advanced seismic vessels and digital solutions designed for efficient and safe marine acquisition, delivering high-quality data for complex exploration challenges worldwide. > **[About Us | Geophysical Technology Inc.](https://www.geophysicaltechnology.com/about-us)** > > Learn more about GTI and our expertise in seismic data acquisition and technology. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/277 "2026-08-18T11:34:14Z")
> **[ExxonMobil awards $1.1bn in Mozambique LNG project deals - Splash247](https://splash247.com/exxonmobil-awards-1-1bn-in-mozambique-lng-project-deals/)** > > US supermajor ExxonMobil has awarded approximately $1.1bn in pre-investment contracts for equipment supporting the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 development in Mozambique. OneSubsea received the largest contract, with Aker Solutions Mozambique supporting... > [@](#): > > “These contract awards represent another important step forward for the Rovuma LNG project and reflect the strong commitment of **the Area 4 co-venturers** to responsibly develop Mozambique’s world-class natural gas resources,” said Johanna Boothey, lead country manager, ExxonMobil Mozambique. > > The Rovuma LNG Project includes developing significant offshore gas resources in Area 4 and an onshore LNG facility with a planned production capacity of 18.6 m.tonnes of LNG per year. > **[Home](https://www.onesubsea.slb.com/)** > > SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7 have come together to create the world’s largest subsea technology and solutions provider. PS: They forgot to mention who the Area 4 co-venturers are: “ExxonMobil Mozambique is advancing the project on behalf of the Area 4 partners, including Mozambique’s state-owned ENH, China National Petroleum Corp., Eni, Korea Gas Corp. and Abu Dhabi-based XRG”. Source: [ExxonMobil awards $1.1B in contracts for Mozambique LNG project](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/energy/lng-lpg/exxonmobil-awards-11b-in-contracts-for-mozambique-lng-project/59092) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/278 "2026-08-21T12:22:40Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/2/f283447f2c3ddf6e188c26ed3ce1ef9a0d3e3bfa.jpeg) > **[Idle FPSO sold to MISC for $35m - Splash247](https://splash247.com/idle-fpso-sold-to-misc-for-35m/)** > > Malaysia’s Dagang Nexchange (DNeX) has opted to sell its idle FPSO Excalibur for disposal to compatriot MISC for $35m in cash. DNeX said the sale will be done by the UK unit of its 90%-owned oil and gas company Ping Petroleum. The 2007-built... > [@](#): > > FPSO Excalibur for disposal to compatriot MISC for $35m in cash. > > Delivery is scheduled for November 5, 2026, at Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering’s quayside in Pasir Gudang, with MISC bearing transport costs from Scotland to Malaysia. Transport the unit all the way from Scotland to Malaysia for “disposal”? ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/279 "2026-08-26T20:13:12Z")
Two other FPSO is heading back to work after a lengthy refurbishment: > **[Falklands oilfield bonanza to bring in the barrels - The Times](https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=7451d8f6-5dd3-47d7-aafa-69fc645d4162)** > [@](#): > > In December Navitas and Rockhopper took their final investment decision to proceed with developing the first phase of the northern area of the field, targeting 170 million barrels of oil using the Aoka Mizu floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO). > The Aoka Mizu FPSO is also expected to be used for a second phase of the northern part of the field, which could yield a further 149 million barrels of oil. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/9/4/94724456998c424b9aac7b425f30307f3cd1ca4a.jpeg) [https://www.bluewater.com/floating-production/fpso-fleet/aoka-mizu/](https://www.bluewater.com/floating-production/fpso-fleet/aoka-mizu/) > [@](#): > > Navitas has now agreed to acquire another FPSO, called OSX1, for $125 million, to develop the central area of the Sea Lion field. A spokesman for Navitas said this area could yield the equivalent of 403 million barrels of oil. > The vessel will require upgrading and adapting, bringing total costs for the FPSO to about $1.15 billion, it said, while the total development budget for the first phase of the central area was expected to be about $3 billion. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/b/b/bbdb99bae02cb29df55235e218305747efdb6172.jpeg) > **[FPSO OSX-1](https://www.aukevisser.nl/supertankers/FPSO-FSO/id562.htm)** PS: OSX-1 has been laid up in Skipavika, Norway since Sept. 2018: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/1/c/1c5ed2677d1427e7089486a651b5d1b19d27d16e.jpeg) > **[OSX 1 Current position (Offshore Support Vessel, IMO 9399832) - VesselFinder](https://www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=9399832)** > > OSX 1 last position is 61 N, 5 E. TRACK ON MAP... Source: [https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic\_article\_popover.aspx?artguid=7451d8f6-5dd3-47d7-aafa-69fc645d4162](https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=7451d8f6-5dd3-47d7-aafa-69fc645d4162) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375/280 "2026-08-29T16:55:16Z")
FPSOs are in the news a lot lately: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/6/d6de2ee51d992b0ea8c3f0af9df55c485a57257e.jpeg) P-80 (front) and P-82 (back) under construction at Seatrium’s Tuas Yard > **[Seatrium's P-80 and P-82 FPSOs to Boost Buzios Production by 450,000 bpd -...](https://www.indexbox.io/blog/seatrium-christens-p-80-and-p-82-fpsos-for-petrobras-buzios-field/)** > > Seatrium christened the P-80 and P-82 FPSOs for Petrobras' Buzios field, adding 450,000 bpd capacity. Each unit produces 225,000 bpd and processes 12 million m³/d of gas. Production starts in 2027. [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375.md?page=13) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-oil-gas-news/61375.md?page=15)