Mexico’s President-elect, Claudia Sheinbaum, has announced Víctor Rodríguez Padilla as the upcoming director of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), the state-owned oil company. Key Highlights: ⚫ Professional Background: Rodríguez Padilla specializes in energy policy and planning, the organization and regulation of energy industries, hydrocarbon contracts, and fiscal regimes, as well as energy security. ⚫Academic Credentials: He is […]
Eni, Italy’s energy giant, has closed the chapter on its onshore oil and gas activities in Nigeria by divesting its assets but remains committed to the country’s hydrocarbon sector through deepwater and LNG ventures. In Mozambique, Eni’s floating LNG (FLNG) unit reached a production milestone of 5 million tons of LNG, demonstrating its significant offshore […]
Aberdeen-based Well-Safe Solutions has reached a significant saturation diving milestone with its semi-submersible rig in the North Sea, completing 163 operations. This rig is the only one in the region capable of saturation dive spreads and is nearing the end of its decommissioning project. Key Highlights: ⚫ The Well-Safe Guardian, formerly the Ocean Guardian purchased […]
OMV has struck gas in the deepwater wildcat well 6605/6-1 S in the Norwegian Sea, targeting the “Haydn/Monn” prospects. The well, drilled using the Transocean Norge rig, marks the first exploration in production licence 1194, located 65 km southwest of the Aasta Hansteen field. Key Highlights: ⚫ Discovery Details: Preliminary estimates suggest 30 to 140 […]
Australia’s Santos is preparing to deliver first gas from its Barossa offshore project by 2025. The FPSO BW Offshore Opal vessel, set to be deployed in early 2025, will operate 300 km off Darwin’s coast. Project Highlights: ◾ FPSO BW Opal: Can process up to 900 million cubic feet of gas per day. Investment: A […]
Liquid Hydrocarbons: The production of liquid hydrocarbons reached 1,832 thousand barrels per day (Mbd). Natural Gas: Natural gas production was robust, totaling 3,692 million cubic feet per day (MMpcd). Highlights: 🔲 Steady Liquid Hydrocarbons Output: Consistent production levels compared to previous months, maintaining Mexico’s position in the global market. 🔲Strong Natural Gas Performance: Natural gas […]
Congratulations on a major milestone by obtaining a full set of building permits for their Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. With a combined capacity of 1440 MW, these projects are among the largest infrastructure endeavors in Poland’s history and are set to power over 2 million households with […]
Halliburton, a leading U.S. oil services company, suffered a cyberattack on Wednesday, affecting its business operations at its North Houston campus and some global connectivity networks. The attack has led to disruptions, and some employees have been advised to avoid connecting to internal networks. This incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by the energy […]
The leading player in the UK energy sector has secured a significant contract with Subsea7 Norway for the fabrication of 134 subsea spools for the Yggdrasil project in the North Sea. This major field development, operated by Aker BP ASA, is set to be remotely controlled from Stavanger and boasts over 700 million barrels of […]
Dubai-based offshore drilling contractor Shelf Drilling has announced a major management reshuffle, appointing Greg O’Brien as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), David Mullen as Executive Chairman, and Ernie Danner as Lead Independent Director. All three leaders have previously held significant roles within the company, ensuring continuity and expertise in their new positions. This leadership […]