Seadrill Secures $480 million Petrobras Drillship Extension
6, April 2026
Seadrill has secured a $480 million extension for drillship West Polaris with Petrobras, supporting continued work at Brazil’s Búzios field beyond 2028.
Offshore
Yumna Drilling Campaign Moves to May 2026
6, April 2026
Jasmine Energy has moved the start of its multi-well drilling campaign at Oman’s Yumna field to May 2026, with the Block 50 programme backed by $25 million in senior secured bonds.
Dutch Offshore Wind Tender Expands to 2 GW
6, April 2026
The Netherlands will expand its 2026 offshore wind tender to 2 GW by adding IJmuiden Ver Gamma-B alongside Gamma-A under a temporary subsidy scheme ahead of CfD implementation.
BP Appoints Carol Howle as Deputy CEO
6, April 2026
BP has appointed Carol Howle as deputy chief executive officer from 2 April, adding portfolio review and long-term strategy development to her existing supply, trading and shipping leadership role.
Debris Fire Suspends Habshan Gas Operations
6, April 2026
ADNOC suspended operations at its Habshan gas facilities after debris from an intercepted aerial threat caused a fire. Authorities said the blaze was contained quickly and no injuries were reported.
Fire at Mumbai High Platform Leaves 10 Injured
6, April 2026
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a fire at its Mumbai High SHP Platform on 4 April, injuring 10 personnel. The blaze was contained quickly and operations resumed.
US Recasts Offshore Oversight Structure
6, April 2026
The Trump administration is reorganizing offshore oversight under the new Marine Minerals Administration, bringing BOEM and BSEE functions together in a major policy shift.
Ventura Offshore Secures Petrobras Rig Extensions
4, April 2026
Ventura Offshore has secured two contract extensions with Petrobras for SSV Victoria and Atlantic Zonda, adding about $611 million in backlog and extending drilling activity offshore Brazil.
US Lawmakers Press for Answers on TotalEnergies Wind Deal
4, April 2026
US lawmakers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ed Markey are seeking legal and funding details on a planned $928 million payment to TotalEnergies tied to the cancellation of offshore wind projects off the US East Coast.
