Wind of Energy keel laid at ZPMC shipyard
19, August 2026
The keel has been laid for Wind of Energy at ZPMC’s shipyard. The SOV is the second vessel in a series being developed for charter to Vattenfall.
Offshore
Aker BP Agrees Losgann/Froskelår and Slagugle Acquisitions
19, August 2026
Aker BP has agreed acquisitions covering Losgann/Froskelår in the North Sea and a 51% working interest and operatorship in the Slagugle area in the Norwegian Sea.
Arabian Drilling Wins Oman Offshore Contract with Masirah Oil and Northern Offshore
19, August 2026
Arabian Drilling has signed an Oman offshore contract with Masirah Oil and Northern Offshore for two firm wells and two optional wells, with work due to start before the end of Q3 2026.
ONGC Selects Transocean’s Dhirubhai Deepwater KG2 for India Deepwater Campaign
19, August 2026
ONGC has awarded the hiring of DDKG2 as its second ultra-deepwater drillship for India’s offshore exploration campaign, with mobilisation expected within the next three to four months.
China Three Gorges’ 800 MW Rudong Offshore Wind Farm Passes 10 TWh
19, August 2026
China Three Gorges’ 800 MW Jiangsu Rudong offshore wind project has generated and delivered more than 10 TWh of electricity since reaching full operation in 2021.
Stena IceMAX completes three-well campaign in Egypt
18, August 2026
Stena IceMAX completed a three-well campaign in Egypt, operating between 256 m and 2,810 m water depth while achieving 99.5% uptime and finishing the programme ahead of plan.
Adura Rosebank Public Consultation Period Reaches 17 August Deadline
18, August 2026
Rosebank’s public consultation period was scheduled to run until 17 August 2026 as Adura’s offshore development continues through the UK consent process.
Noble Secures ORLEN Contract for Noble Intrepid on PL1135 Offshore Norway
18, August 2026
Noble Corporation has secured a one-well contract for Noble Intrepid to drill an ORLEN exploration well on PL1135 offshore Norway, with the 40–60 day campaign expected to start in Q3 2027.
C-Job Naval Architects and Glomar Design 80 m Multifunctional OSV
18, August 2026
C-Job Naval Architects and Glomar have developed an almost 80 m multifunctional OSV design with DP2, Ice Class, subsea equipment and dual-fuel methanol and MGO propulsion.
