Transocean reports about $1.1 billion in firm backlog additions as Equinor approves a three-rig agreement and Shell awards Transocean Norge two wells, with an estimated drilling duration of 120 days.
Shell has agreed to acquire 30% of Bay du Nord offshore Canada. Equinor will retain 70% and remain operator as the CAD 14 billion development moves towards an investment decision targeted for early 2027.
Valeura Energy has started offshore installation at the Wassana field in Thailand, approximately two months ahead of schedule. The new CPP is expected to deliver first oil in early Q2 2027.
Boskalis has reported 570,000 tonnes of subsea rock installed for Aker BP’s Skarv Satellite Project in Norway, with Rockpiper involved in offshore operations and challenging rock-loading conditions.
Progeco Group will lead a consortium overseeing engineering, construction and commissioning for Azule Energy’s Greater PAJ offshore development in Angola under a five-year services contract.
Liverpool Bay CCS has installed the Douglas CCS platform, featuring a 1,885 t topside and 1,755 t jacket. The wider CO₂ transportation and storage network serving HyNet is approximately 50% complete.
Shell’s Crux offshore gas project in Australia is moving toward commissioning after platform installation, with first gas targeted for the second half of 2027 to supply the Prelude FLNG facility.
Stena DrillMAX has reportedly departed Las Palmas for Namibia to support Shell’s PEL 39 drilling programme, following the Merlin-1X exploration results in the Orange Basin.
EnerMech has secured a subsea pre-commissioning contract from Subsea7 for bp’s Ginger gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago, covering pipeline testing, flushing, hydrotesting and commissioning support.
