BP Removes Chairman Over Governance Concerns
27, May 2026
BP has dismissed chairman Albert Manifold over governance, oversight and conduct concerns, with Ian Tyler named interim chair.
Offshore
Baker Hughes Expands Petrobras Well Construction Work Offshore Brazil
27, May 2026
Baker Hughes has extended its Petrobras contract to expand integrated well construction work across Brazil’s pre-salt fields in the Santos Basin.
ABL Wins Role in Australia’s Largest Offshore Decommissioning Campaign
27, May 2026
ABL will support Esso’s Bass Strait offshore decommissioning campaign, covering marine warranty survey work for platform removal in Australia.
Scarabeo 9 Heads to Canary Islands After Libya Work
27, May 2026
Saipem’s Scarabeo 9 is heading to Las Palmas after completing Eni work offshore Libya, with West Africa remaining in focus for future rig opportunities.
Bałtyk 2 and 3 Install First Offshore Wind Foundations
26, May 2026
Equinor and Polenergia have started offshore foundation installation for Bałtyk 2 and 3, advancing 1.4 GW of Baltic Sea wind capacity.
JGC Starts Standardized FLNG Design Program
26, May 2026
JGC has started a standardised FLNG design programme using Honeywell LNG technology to shorten delivery timelines and support offshore gas development.
Three Workers Die in FSO Sepat Maintenance Incident
26, May 2026
Three contractor personnel died and one worker was injured after a lifeboat maintenance incident on FSO Sepat offshore Terengganu, Malaysia.
Titan Wind Energy Wins RMB 568 Million FPSO Hull Contract
26, May 2026
Titan Wind Energy secured an RMB 568 million FPSO hull construction contract, expanding its position in high-end offshore oil and gas equipment.
Bourbon Wins Long-Term Offshore Services Contract in the Philippines
26, May 2026
Bourbon secured a long-term offshore services agreement in the Philippines, including deployment of Bourbon Liberty 237 and conversion work for methanol transport.
