General – Acquisition
First Marine Solutions (FMS) has acquired Aberdeen-based Andrews Hydrographics (Andrews Survey) for an undisclosed sum.
[Read more…] about Scottish marine contractors mergePossible merger between bp and Shell
General – Merger
Several Western media have recently reported on the possibility of a merger between bp and Shell.
[Read more…] about Possible merger between bp and ShellCyprus and Chevron reached deal to develop Aphrodite gas field
Fossil Energy – Development
The Cyprus government and Chevron have reached a deal on how to develop the Aphrodite gas field.
[Read more…] about Cyprus and Chevron reached deal to develop Aphrodite gas fieldCanada officially joined Global Offshore Wind Alliance
Wind Energy – GOWA
Today, the Government of Canada, along with the Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, officially joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) – a move that is aimed at accelerating offshore wind development, creating thousands of jobs, and attracting billions in investment to the region.
[Read more…] about Canada officially joined Global Offshore Wind AllianceNew York approves power line for Equinor OWF
Wind Energy – New York USA
According to Reuters New York’s utility regulator on Thursday granted Equinor permission to build and operate transmission facilities for the company’s Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm under construction off the state coast.
[Read more…] about New York approves power line for Equinor OWFBrava Energia secures oil supply deal with Trafigura
General – Sale of Oil
On February 11, 2025, Brazilian oil and gas company Brava Energia finalized a pivotal agreement with global commodity trader Trafigura.
[Read more…] about Brava Energia secures oil supply deal with TrafiguraChantiers gets maintenance deal for French offshore wind substations
Wind Energy – Preventive Maintenance
The marine energy business unit of French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Atlantique Offshore Energy, has won contracts to carry out preventive maintenance on two substations for future French offshore wind farms.
[Read more…] about Chantiers gets maintenance deal for French offshore wind substationsPritchard-Gordon enters renewables market
General – UXO Identification and Clearance
British-owned, Pritchard-Gordon group of companies with maritime expertise, today announces the launch of PG Renewables, a turnkey contractor providing offshore and nearshore UXO identification and clearance services to the marine renewables markets.
[Read more…] about Pritchard-Gordon enters renewables marketEquatorial Guinea plans licensing round in 2025
Fossil Energy – Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is taking decisive steps to revitalise its upstream sector, with plans to launch a new licensing round in 2025 aimed at increasing exploration and production.
[Read more…] about Equatorial Guinea plans licensing round in 2025Vantage to explore drilling opportunities with Dorado drillship
Fossil Energy – Drilling
Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling has entered into a marketing agreement with Eldorado Drilling for the seventh-generation ultra-deepwater drillship Dorado.
[Read more…] about Vantage to explore drilling opportunities with Dorado drillship