Shell and Chevron strike South Deepwater Tano deal in Ghana
3, September 2026
Shell and Chevron have struck a deal linked to exploration and production rights over Ghana’s offshore South Deepwater Tano Block.
Petrobras
Seatrium P-80 and P-82 FPSOs Set for Búzios Sailaway
27, August 2026
Seatrium is preparing the P-80 and P-82 FPSOs to sail for Brazil’s Búzios field, where the two units will provide a combined oil production capacity of 450,000 bopd.
Normand Valiant Gets $62 Million Petrobras Contract in Brazil
26, August 2026
Solstad Maritime has announced a two-year Petrobras contract for Normand Valiant in Brazil, with a gross value of approximately $62 million and commencement planned for Q4 2026.
Petrobras Tupi Asset Reaches 4 Billion Boe in Santos Basin
16, August 2026
The Tupi asset in Brazil’s pre-salt Santos Basin has reached cumulative production of 4 billion boe, the first Petrobras asset to reach that volume in its 73-year history.
Petrobras Confirms Sandia-1 Gas Discovery Offshore Colombia
4, August 2026
Petrobras has confirmed a gas discovery at the Sandia-1 exploration well, located 42 km offshore Colombia in a water depth of 1,251 m. The detected gas intervals are under evaluation.
DOF Extends Petrobras Contracts for Skandi Buzios and Skandi Recife
31, July 2026
DOF Group ASA has extended Petrobras contracts for the PLSVs Skandi Buzios and Skandi Recife in Brazil, keeping both vessels under contract through January 2028.
Noble Posts $37 Million Q2 Loss After Brazil Rig Suspensions
28, July 2026
Noble reported a $37 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026 after suspensions involving two Petrobras-contracted rigs in Brazil reduced revenue and utilisation.
Petrobras Completes Block 3 Acquisition Offshore São Tomé and Príncipe
10, July 2026
Petrobras has completed the acquisition of a 75% stake and assumed operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe. Oranto holds 15%, while the national petroleum agency holds 10%.
Petrobras Invests $2.32 Billion in Santa Catarina Shipyards for 42 Vessels
1, July 2026
Petrobras plans to invest about $2.32 billion to build 42 vessels at Santa Catarina shipyards, including PSVs, OSRVs, RSVs and pushboats under its Mar Aberto Program.
