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Sèmè Field Nears Production Restart
The Sèmè field offshore Benin moved closer to regular production after Lime Petroleum completed the connection between MOPU Stella Energy 1 and FSO Kristina, with oil now flowing into the storage vessel during commissioning.
Chevron Awards Hanwha Ocean Work for Leviathan Expansion Modules
Hanwha Ocean won a Chevron contract to build additional modules for the Leviathan expansion offshore Israel, supporting added wells, subsea work and higher gas deliveries, with start-up targeted toward decade-end.
HD KSOE Names Siemens Xcelerator Partner for Digital Shipbuilding
HD KSOE selected Siemens as a preferred partner for a unified digital platform linking ship design and production as one data flow across global shipyards, with phased rollout starting in 2026.
Mangalia Yard Operator Launches Search for Strategic Investor
Mangalia’s shipyard operator will run an international tender to find a strategic investor under CITR’s restructuring plan, aiming to sustain operations, retain staff, and secure required investments.
USC Sets Q3 2026 Start for Severnaya Verf Modernization
USC said Severnaya Verf’s modernization in St. Petersburg is expected to start in Q3 2026, adding a 100 m indoor dry dock and new facilities ahead of a planned 2030 completion.
Edda Wind to Sell Full SOV/CSOV Fleet to North Star and Navigare
Edda Wind signed deals to sell its entire SOV/CSOV fleet, including vessels on order, splitting the portfolio between North Star and a Navigare Capital Partners affiliate.
Aker BP Wins Havtil Consent for Valhall Flanke Vest Drilling
Aker BP received Havtil consent to deploy the Noble Integrator jack-up for production drilling at Valhall Flanke Vest, supporting long-term operations and the Valhall PWP-Fenris development.
Heerema Takes Delivery of First MHU4400S Hammer From Acteon
Heerema Marine Contractors has received the first MHU4400S hydraulic hammer from Menck, Acteon’s Marine Foundations line, to expand offshore pile-driving capacity and improve deployment flexibility.
Germany–Norway Offshore Wind Working Group Launched
Germany and Norway have launched a joint offshore wind working group to identify business opportunities, address regulatory and market barriers, and strengthen supply-chain ties across both countries.
