Aker BP has secured drilling permits for three exploration wells in the North Sea off the coast of Norway, which will be drilled this month with a semi-submersible rig owned by Odfjell Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor. The post North Sea wildcat trio on Odfjell Drilling rig’s agenda this month appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Shelf Drilling (SHLF) has shed more light on the latest developments across its rig fleet, confirming the arrival of two jack-ups in West Africa and the start of drilling work in Norwegian waters for another unit. The post Two Shelf Drilling rigs come to West Africa as another one spins the drill bit in Europe appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Saudi Arabia’s energy heavyweight Aramco has handed out a multi-year agreement extension for five offshore drilling jack-up rigs to ARO Drilling, its 50/50 joint venture with Valaris. The post Valaris-Aramco JV racks up jackup quintet extensions appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Damen Shiprepair and Alfa Laval Benelux have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to intensify their cooperation on energy efficiency in the maritime industry. The post Damen and Alfa Laval to deepen cooperation on maritime energy efficiency appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, Equinor, Eni, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips have managed to come on top yet again, displaying the resilience of the energy sector with performance and quarterly results that show a combined profit of about $29 billion. The post Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips score $29 billion appeared first on Offshore Energy.

South Korea’s government has revealed plans to build ‘the world’s largest’ liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier in an effort to develop a competitive advantage in this market segment and ensure the future of the Korean shipbuilding industry. The post South Korea wants to build ‘world’s largest’ liquefied hydrogen carrier appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Houston-based Vaalco Energy has provided an update on its exploration agenda offshore Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon. The post Vaalco advances FPSO overhaul and drilling plans off Africa appeared first on Offshore Energy.

TotalEnergies is making strides in the development of the first-ever offshore oil field in Suriname. Progress has also been achieved in the construction of a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel destined for this project. The post SBM Offshore’s Suriname-bound FPSO for TotalEnergies $12.2B oil project starts taking shape appeared first on Offshore Energy.

CEVA Logistics, a part of French shipping group CMA CGM, has started a new low-carbon ocean freight service between France and Ivory Coast, leveraging marine biofuel and anticipating an 84% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional ocean freight. The post CEVA launches new low-carbon ocean freight service appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Jersey-based and London Stock Exchange-listed upstream oil and gas company Upland Resources is being considered for the award of acreage as part of the 2025 Brunei offshore licensing round organized by the Petroleum Authority of Brunei (PAB). The post Jersey player in the running for acreage offshore Brunei appeared first on Offshore Energy.