SLB OneSubsea, Subsea7 sign development agreement with PETRONAS Suriname
SLB OneSubsea and Subsea7 have signed a collaboration agreement with PETRONAS Suriname to accelerate offshore subsea developments, enabling early engagement and integrated EPCIC delivery across multiple projects.
Emerson adds AI capabilities to Guardian platform for industrial automation
Emerson is adding AI capabilities to its Guardian platform, helping oil and gas operators improve automation performance, speed up troubleshooting and maintain reliability across increasingly complex operations.
Ecopetrol strike risk eases after CEO exit, union backs off
Colombia’s Ecopetrol has avoided potential operational disruption after its main oil workers union dropped a strike threat following the CEO’s departure, easing near-term risks to production.
Nigeria touts $18 billion upstream investment, output gains ahead of Paris forum
Nigeria is highlighting renewed upstream investment and production growth ahead of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, as reforms and new projects position the country to attract global oil and gas capital.
Early Symra startup boosts North Sea production for Aker BP, partners
Aker BP has started production from the Symra field offshore Norway nine months ahead of schedule, adding a subsea tieback to the Ivar Aasen platform and supporting continued North Sea production growth.
Decom Engineering secures U.S. patent for subsea cutting technology
Decom Engineering has secured a U.S. patent for its Chopsaw subsea cutting technology, designed to improve precision, safety and efficiency in offshore decommissioning and infrastructure removal operations.
ABL completes multi-phase transport of Northern Endeavour FPSO to recycling yard
ABL has completed marine assurance and transport support for the Northern Endeavour FPSO, overseeing its multi-phase journey from Australia to a recycling facility in Denmark as offshore decommissioning activity continues to expand globally.
Hunting wins $63.5 million subsea order tied to Guyana offshore project
Hunting has secured $63.5 million in subsea orders for a Guyana offshore development, supplying titanium stress joints for FPSO applications as activity continues to ramp up in one of the world’s fastest-growing deepwater regions.
Kharg Island targeted in U.S. strikes as Hormuz tensions lift oil prices
U.S. strikes near Iran’s Kharg Island, coupled with President Trump’s threat of wider attacks, are raising fresh concerns over global oil supply as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz persist.
Eni makes 2 Tcf gas discovery offshore Egypt with fast-track development potential
Eni has discovered an estimated 2 Tcf of gas offshore Egypt, with the Denise W-1 well located near existing infrastructure—positioning the project for fast-track development and reinforcing Eastern Mediterranean supply potential.
Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased sharply in the first quarter of 2026
Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased significantly in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), particularly following military action in the Middle East on February 28 and the subsequent de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In this quarterly update, we review petroleum markets price developments in 1Q26, covering crude oil prices, petroleum product...
Trump warns Iran’s ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ unless deal struck
The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began has led to a historic oil supply shock, which quickly sent global energy prices soaring.