Boskalis has resumed UXO identification and clearance off Zeebrugge for the MOG2 project, using Manu-Pekka and a support vessel to prepare the 55 km cable route linked to Princess Elisabeth Island.
SLB OneSubsea has won a 20-well EPC contract from CNOOC for the Kaiping 18-1 deepwater project in the South China Sea, covering integrated subsea production systems, installation support and commissioning services.
Woodside Energy has appointed Liz Westcott as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director after she served as Acting CEO since December 2025. The appointment follows a recruitment process covering internal and external candidates.
Heidrun marked 30 years of production in October after producing more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil and gas, with output still averaging 60,000 to 65,000 barrels per day and further development under review.
The UK government will open Allocation Round 8 in July 2026 after awarding 8.4 GW of offshore wind in AR7, while RenewableUK says up to 18 offshore wind farms could compete in the next CfD round.
Equinor and its partners have reported an oil discovery at the Polynya Tubåen prospect in the Barents Sea, with estimated recoverable resources of 14 to 24 million barrels and a possible tie-back to the Johan Castberg field under review.
PRIO has secured approval to drill up to 14 new wells at the Frade field in Brazil’s Campos basin, following a licence amendment from Ibama and recent progress tied to the Wahoo project.
Marco Polo Marine has secured a 15-year charter in Taiwan through PKR Offshore to provide emergency towing and salvage services in territorial waters and offshore wind farm areas from Q2 2026.
Petrodec has deployed its heavy lift jack-up vessel Obana on its first offshore assignment in the Southern North Sea, beginning platform removal work for Perenco UK at the Galahad installation before moving to the Amethyst field.
