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Karoon Energy Places Winning Bid for Six Blocks Offshore Brazil

Jun 18, 2025

Australian oil and gas company Karoon Energy has secured interest in six blocks in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil, in the ANP fifth Permanent Offer Bid Round for Concession Contracts.Two of the blocks, S-M-974 and S-M-1038, are located approximately 17 kilometers from the Neon field, and contain the Piracucá discovery.In addition, Karoon was successful in its bid for four deepwater blocks (S-M-1484…

ADNOC-Led Consortium Closing in on Santos Takeover

Jun 27, 2025

Australia's Santos said on Friday it had granted exclusive due diligence for a period of six weeks to an international consortium led by Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC), which had offered $18.7 billion for the gas producer.ADNOC's investment arm XRG…

Woodside Wraps Up Louisiana LNG Stake Sale to Stonepeak

Jun 25, 2025

Woodside has completed the sell-down of a 40% interest in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure to Stonepeak, a global investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets.The completion follows Woodside’s announcement on 7 April 2025 that it had signed an agreement with Stonepeak…

Woodside and Jera Agree LNG Cargoes Supply for Japan’s Winter Period

Jun 23, 2025

Woodside Energy Trading Singapore and JERA have entered into a nonbinding heads of agreement (HOA) for the sale and purchase of LNG cargoes during Japan’s peak winter period.The agreement strengthens Woodside’s long-standing relationship with JERA and further supports Japan’s energy security…

Solstad Offshore’s Two CSVs Get Jobs in South America

Jun 19, 2025

Norwegian offshore vessel operator Solstad Offshore has confirmed contracts for two of its construction support vessels (CSVs), which will be put to work in South America.The first contract is with Petrobras for the Normand Flower CSV, owned by Solstad Maritime…

Chevron Acquires Blocks in Brazil's Foz do Amazonas Basin

Jun 17, 2025

Exxon Mobil and Chevron on Tuesday took their first steps toward eventually exploring oil in Brazil's Foz do Amazonas basin, scooping up offshore blocks auctioned by the country in the promising but environmentally-sensitive area.The move marks…

ADNOC-Led Consortium Makes $18.7B Bid to Buy Australia’s Santos

Jun 16, 2025

Australia's second-largest gas producer Santos said on Monday it intended to support an all-cash $18.7 billion takeover bid from an international consortium led by Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC), which wants to grow a global gas business…

Commodity Report: Meeting Oil Demand a Challenge if Israel Hits Iran Oil

Jun 13, 2025

Oil market participants have switched to dreading a shortage in fuel from focusing on impending oversupply in just two days this week.After Israel attacked Iran and Tehran pledged to retaliate, oil prices jumped as much as 13% to their highest…

Fugro Expands Geotechnical Testing Capabilities in Indonesia

Jun 11, 2025

Fugro has opened a new geotechnical testing laboratory in Jakarta, Indonesia, enhancing its regional capabilities for energy and infrastructure projects.The new facility will increase Fugro’s lab capacity in Asia Pacific by 20% and cut testing turnaround times by 30%…

Woodside to run North West Shelf LNG Plant to 2070

May 28, 2025

Australia conditionally approved on Wednesday a request by Woodside Energy to extend until 2070 the life of its North West Shelf gas plant, following a six-year review dogged by delays, appeals and backlash from green groups.The facility on…

Report: Gas Investments in Australia Stalling

May 27, 2025

Australia is losing its competitive edge in attracting investment in natural gas exploration and production, threatening the nation’s energy security, economic growth and emissions reduction targets, a new report by Wood Mackenzie has found…

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia Make Oil Discovery in Neutral Zone

May 27, 2025

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have made a new oil discovery in the Neutral Zone, which contains jointly operated oil fields between the two countries, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported, citing a joint announcement.It is the first discovery since…

Terradepth Lands Long-Term Offshore Survey Contract in Asia Pacific

May 22, 2025

Terradepth, a provider of Ocean Data as a Service (ODaaS), has secured a five-year Master Services Agreement with a major offshore energy company in Asia Pacific region.Terradepth will deliver autonomous hydrographic survey and data services…

New Zealand to Financially Support New Offshore Gas Projects

May 22, 2025

New Zealand will co-invest in new gas fields in the country, the government announced in its budget on Thursday, as it looks to attract investments into the sector after lifting a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration.The government has set aside a contingency of NZ$200 million ($118…

Scarborough FPU's Topsides and Hull Come Together in Major Engineering Feat (Video)

May 14, 2025

Woodside Energy’s Scarborough energy project has achieved a major engineering milestone with the joining together of the topsides and hull for the Floating Production Unit (FPU).Constructed separately at two different fabrication yards in China…

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