CNOOC has completed the main structure of its Dongfang 1-1 CO2 injection platform in Qingdao. Pre-shipment commissioning is under way, while the nearly 8,000-tonne jacket is installed offshore.
COOEC has set 2027 as its target for a first Brazilian FPSO contract after placing second in the Albacora tender. The project has progressed to commercial negotiations between Petrobras and Yinson.
Locar’s Marina I is heading toward Argentina again for VMOS-related offshore support, One Energy News reports. The vessel had returned to Brazil amid union allegations concerning crew recruitment.
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.
Gennaker’s OSS Zingst and OSS Darß offshore substations have departed the Netherlands for installation in the Baltic Sea. Their topsides and jackets will support 50Hertz’s 927 MW OST-6-1 grid connection.
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.
