Bourbon Appoints Olivier Blaringhem as Next CEO
5, June 2026
Bourbon has appointed former Subsea7 executive Olivier Blaringhem as its next CEO, succeeding Gaël Bodénès on 14 September.
Offshore
Saipem 7000 Installs Bouri Gas Module
5, June 2026
Saipem 7000 has installed a gas recovery module weighing more than 5,200 tonnes for the Bouri Gas Utilization Project offshore Libya.
SBM Offshore to Sell 45% Trion FSO Stake to NYK
5, June 2026
SBM Offshore has agreed to sell a 45% stake in the companies leasing and operating FSO Chalchi to NYK while retaining majority ownership.
Yumna Drilling Schedule Set for Revision
5, June 2026
Masirah Oil Limited will update the schedule for a three-well development drilling programme at the Yumna field in Block 50 offshore Oman.
Court Rejects GE Vernova Appeal in Vineyard Wind Case
4, June 2026
A Massachusetts judge has denied GE Vernova’s appeal in the Vineyard Wind case, keeping a preliminary injunction in place for the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind project.
Perdana Petroleum Orders Two AHTS Vessels for Fleet Renewal
4, June 2026
Perdana Petroleum will invest $33.94 million in two new 60-tonne bollard-pull AHTS vessels from Aulong Shipbuilding as part of its fleet rejuvenation programme.
Ocean Installer Wins First Brazil Contract at Bacalhau Field
4, June 2026
Ocean Installer has secured its first Brazil contract with Equinor for subsea installation work at the Bacalhau field, supporting its local expansion.
OPUS Targets Faster Offshore Pile Handling
4, June 2026
OPUS is a patented offshore pile handling concept designed to streamline repetitive installation and removal work for floating wind, aquaculture and decommissioning projects.
Velesto Secures Jackup Rig Assignment for Thailand Offshore Drilling Campaign
4, June 2026
Velesto Sumber has secured a contract from Northern Gulf Petroleum to provide the Naga 6 jackup rig and drilling services for a seven-well campaign in the Gulf of Thailand, strengthening Velesto’s offshore drilling portfolio in Southeast Asia.
