
Saipem seals $272.5 million deal for Deep Value Driller drillship
Saipem will buy the Deep Value Driller drillship from DVD for $272.5 million cash, targeting delivery before the bareboat charter ends on 31 July 2026.

Saipem will buy the Deep Value Driller drillship from DVD for $272.5 million cash, targeting delivery before the bareboat charter ends on 31 July 2026.

DOF Group ASA wins an offshore Argentina project valued at $25–50 million, deploying Skandi Hera and Skandi Patagonia for 2026 campaigns exceeding 250 days.

Chevron signs lease agreements for four offshore exploration blocks in Greece, holding a 70% operating interest with HELLENiQ ENERGY and planning 2D and 3D seismic programmes.

NG Supporter departs Ravenna to begin a 36-month SAT diving programme focused on KSA and Qatar, supporting critical offshore operations across the Middle East.

MISC and PTSC’s VOFT secured a Petrovietnam contract extending FPSO Ruby II lease, operations and maintenance offshore Vietnam until 31 December 2027.

Aker Solutions won a five-year MMO contract from Aker BP covering key NCS assets including Yggdrasil, starting 1 March 2026, with options and a NOK 8–12 billion value range.

The Utility module for Valhall PWP has arrived at Aker Solutions’ Stord yard after sail-away from Stavanger, marking the largest single delivery to the PWP topside and advancing integration ahead of offshore installation.

The Trump administration plans to appeal injunctions that allowed five offshore wind projects to resume construction after 22 December 2025 stop-work orders citing national security concerns.

AF Offshore Decom wins Alba FSU scope from Ithaca Energy, covering dismantling, cleaning and recycling. The 24,000 tonnes unit is due at AFEBV in 2026, lifting total arrivals to nearly 50,000 tonnes.
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