Oil & Gas
Exploration, production, offshore operations and the energy workforce.
SBM completes Jaguar topside lifts as SEAP II hull work starts
SBM reports completed topside lifting on Jaguar and the start of SEAP II hull construction, while future first-oil and handover dates remain targets.
Annie-2 gas test advances Amplitude’s Otway development
Amplitude reports a sustained Annie-2 test rate of 57.2 million cubic feet a day; the well is being suspended for future development, not starting…
TGS wins 120-day offshore Namibia survey contract
A deep-water ocean-bottom-node crew is scheduled to mobilise in the fourth quarter for an unnamed repeat customer.
Valeura plans two-month Wassana shutdown for redevelopment work
The planned outage is due to begin in mid-November while the field’s storage vessel is upgraded; the new processing platform has been installed.
Brava starts Atlanta drilling campaign targeting first-half 2027 production
The Lone Star rig has begun the first of two planned Atlanta wells after completing drilling at Papa-Terra, Brava says.
Shetland pipeline completion adds export route for Clair gas
The completed link connects Sullom Voe to the SIRGE export system, providing another route for West of Shetland gas.
GNPC confirms Nya Gyidie-1X hydrocarbons as commercial evaluation remains ahead
The offshore Ghana well has tested a carbonate reservoir system, but the discovery’s scale, characteristics and commercial viability are still being assessed.
Petrobras raises 2026 output forecast to 3.3–3.4 million boe a day
The new forecast reflects asset-efficiency gains and faster platform ramp-ups, alongside increased spending on logistics and leased equipment.
Murphy signs four offshore Cameroon exploration contracts
Four production-sharing contracts cover about 2.6 million acres; Murphy will initially operate with a 100% working interest, with SNH holding a future participation right.
Odfjell signs three-year Deepsea Bergen contract with Vår Energi
The signed agreement confirms a firm drilling programme from early 2028 to early 2031, with four optional years beyond that.
ASTRA announces AED1bn Haliba produced-water contract
The design, build and operate agreement supports Al Dhafra Petroleum’s expansion plans in Abu Dhabi; the contractor lists a 2026–2033 project period.
Dana Gas reports Khor Mor shutdown after suspected drone attack
The company says the 8 November fire was extinguished without personnel injuries; its latest disclosure gives no restart timetable.