Allseas’ Solitaire is nearing the end of a ten-month upgrade in Rotterdam before returning to the Gulf of Mexico and starting a two-year global pipelay campaign.
Saipem has secured a $260 million contract from Eni Côte d’Ivoire Limited for a long-term drilling campaign using the Santorini drillship from early 2027.
Altera Infrastructure’s FPSO business has completed its acquisition by Carlyle and begun operating independently under the Altera brand, led by chief executive officer Chris Brett.
SeaBird Exploration has secured a three-month OBN source contract in West Africa, with Fulmar Explorer set to mobilise after its scheduled class survey in August 2026.
Eni and its partners have approved Baleine Phase 3 offshore Côte d’Ivoire, increasing oil and gas production while allocating all gas output to the domestic market.
Damen and Senegal have formed a joint venture to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar, supporting ship repair, maintenance and offshore energy clients in West Africa.
Boskalis has completed the return and reinstallation of a 403 m FPSO off West Africa after dry-dock life-extension works in Dubai.
ADES Holding secured three jack-up rig contracts and a separate rig extension offshore Nigeria, expanding backlog and reinforcing its West Africa drilling position.
Valaris confirmed Valaris DS-17 reached Rio for Equinor Energy do Brasil ahead of Raia work, while Valaris DS-15 completes coating and crane scopes in Spain for a 3Q 2026 West Africa start.
