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CoreMarine frees Argentina-bound FLNG for next job after eight-year Cameroon stint

Norwegian engineering company CoreMarine has wrapped up the disconnection of a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit offshore Cameroon, clearing the way for the vessel to leave Africa after eight years of service and begin its next chapter in the Americas, with redeployment planned in Argentina’s emerging LNG export market. The post CoreMarine frees Argentina-bound FLNG for next job after eight-year Cameroon stint appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Lloyd’s Register assists with LNG carrier-to-FSU conversion for African gas project

UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) is supporting the life extension of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier (LNGC) being repurposed as a floating storage unit (FSU), helping lay the groundwork for Gabon’s emerging floating gas infrastructure and a wider push to unlock Africa’s offshore gas potential. The post Lloyd’s Register assists with LNG carrier-to-FSU conversion for African gas project appeared first on Offshore Energy.

All Arabian Drilling’s offshore rigs set to return to work by quarter-end

Arabian Drilling, said to be Saudi Arabia’s largest onshore and offshore drilling contractor by fleet size, has been cleared to bring its remaining suspended offshore rigs back into operation, putting its offshore fleet on track to reach 100% utilization by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The post All Arabian Drilling’s offshore rigs set to return to work by quarter-end appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Aker BP bulks up North Sea and Norwegian Sea oil arsenal, targets tie-back growth with twin discovery deals

Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP is set to expand its footprint in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea by obtaining stakes in two hydrocarbon discoveries, betting on tie-back potential around existing infrastructure on and near the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The post Aker BP bulks up North Sea and Norwegian Sea oil arsenal, targets tie-back growth with twin discovery deals appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Ecopetrol takes Brava Energia under its wing in $1.2 billion Brazil expansion move

Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil, a wholly owned subsidiary of Colombia’s state-owned oil and gas company Ecopetrol, has broadened its presence in Brazil’s energy sector by acquiring a controlling stake in local oil and gas producer Brava Energia. The post Ecopetrol takes Brava Energia under its wing in $1.2 billion Brazil expansion move appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Kongsberg Maritime to equip Asia’s new FPSO with high-capacity deck machinery package

Kongsberg Maritime, a Norway-headquartered marine technology company, has been selected to provide advanced deck machinery equipment for a new floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel destined for an undisclosed offshore development in Asian waters. The post Kongsberg Maritime to equip Asia’s new FPSO with high-capacity deck machinery package appeared first on Offshore Energy.