Floatel International has confirmed a firm three-month contract for Floatel Victory at Equinor’s Bacalhau field in Brazil. The award begins in mid-2026 and adds to the unit’s existing work programme in the country.
Equinor Brasil has started the Raia drilling campaign with Valaris DS-17 in Brazil’s Campos Basin, marking a new step for one of the country’s main natural gas projects.
Equinor Brasil has started the Raia drilling campaign with Valaris DS-17 in Brazil’s Campos Basin, marking a new step for one of the country’s main natural gas projects.
Equinor, through Rio Energy, has acquired the 230 MW Esquina do Vento wind project from Vestas in Brazil, with Vestas set to supply 51 turbines and provide 30 years of operations and maintenance services.
Equinor is preparing to start drilling at Rosebank as Deepsea Atlantic nears mobilization for a major West of Shetland oil and gas development.
Heidrun marked 30 years of production in October after producing more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil and gas, with output still averaging 60,000 to 65,000 barrels per day and further development under review.
Equinor and its partners have reported an oil discovery at the Polynya Tubåen prospect in the Barents Sea, with estimated recoverable resources of 14 to 24 million barrels and a possible tie-back to the Johan Castberg field under review.
Seadrill has named Samir Ali as President and Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. The former Chief Commercial Officer succeeds Simon Johnson as the offshore drilling contractor moves forward after securing new work, including a one-year priced option with Equinor offshore Brazil.
Equinor reported two commercial discoveries in the North Sea, including the Byrding C oil find in the Troll area and the Frida Kahlo gas and condensate find in the Sleipner area.
