Netherlands developer Dixstone has chosen Drydocks World for the EPC conversion of an LNG carrier into the Cap Lopez FSU, supporting Gabon’s FLNG plans and adding about 105 million standard cu ft per day of gas capacity.
Taiwan is redesigning its Round 3.3 offshore wind auction, removing localisation rules and weighting delivery, finance and ESG to allocate 3.6 GW for grid connection in 2030–2031.
Upstream reports that COOEC has engineered, built and launched an offshore jacket for Saudi Aramco’s Abu Safah field, underlining the rising role of Chinese EPC contractors in Middle East offshore projects.
WindEurope appoints Tinne Van der Straeten as CEO from 2 February 2026, setting priorities on energy security, competitiveness and accelerating wind buildout across Europe.
ExxonMobil and Turkey’s TPAO signed an MoU to evaluate offshore exploration and development opportunities in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, with no targets disclosed.
Aker Solutions expects lower 2026 activity than 2025 and will resize capacity. Just over 500 roles may be affected, including about 300 linked to the Verdal yard.
Equinor says Empire Wind 1 could be cancelled unless the US stop-work order is lifted and key construction restarts by 16 January 2026, as the company pursues an injunction.
Maersk’s new WTIV built by Seatrium has completed South China Sea sea trials and is due for delivery by 28 February 2026, following a December settlement.
Saipem will bring jack-up rig Perro Negro 7 back into service for Aramco offshore Saudi Arabia from January 2026, with a 2024 suspension added at the end of the deal, extending the contract to 2034.
