Offshore
North Sea Midstream Partners Names Angela Fletcher as CEO
Fletcher, who has served as NSMP’s chief commercial officer for the past year, takes over as the midstream operator continues efforts to support UK energy security and transition efforts.
Mexico's Pemex, Billionaire Carlos Slim Renegotiate Lakach Gas Deal
Mexican billionaire investor Carlos Slim's team and state energy company Pemex are discussing substantial changes to a deal to develop the country's first deepwater natural gas field, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Trump Plans Immediate Reversal of Biden's Offshore Drilling Restrictions
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will move quickly to revoke an offshore oil and gas drilling ban announced by outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden.
Biden Bans Offshore Drilling in Vast U.S. Waters Before Trump Term
U.S. President Joe Biden will ban new offshore oil and gas development along most U.S. coastlines, a decision President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to boost domestic energy production, may find difficult to reverse.
Subsea7 Wins IRM Contract for Sakarya Gas Field Offshore Turkey
Subsea7 has been awarded a contract by Turkish Petroleum Offshore Technology Center AS (TP-OTC) to provide inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) services for the Sakarya gas field in the Black Sea, the company said on Dec. 30.
Editor’s Notebook: Happier Days Off the U.S. Gulf Coast
In this exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Enbridge unveils plans for two new offshore pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico to support bp's Kaskida project, showcasing the region's ongoing oil and gas infrastructure expansion.
Tenaris, IGI Poseidon Partner to Advance Offshore Hydrogen Pipeline Testing
Tenaris and IGI Poseidon, a joint venture between Greece’s DEPA International Projects and Italy’s Edison S.p.A., are collaborating to address key challenges in transporting hydrogen via ultra-deep offshore pipelines.
Electric-Drive Compressor On-Line in North Sea
(P&GJ) — North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP) confirmed the start-up of a new onshore electric-drive compressor at its Teesside Gas Processing Plant (TGPP).
TCP Jumpers Installed at Sabah Project, Off Malaysia
Strohm, the world’s first and leading thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) company, has overseen the successful installation of its TCP Jumper technology at the Deepwater Sabah project offshore Malaysia.
Crown LNG Races to Develop and Start Texas LNG Plant Before Trump's Term Ends in 2029
Crown LNG aims to complete a Texas-based LNG export plant before President Trump’s term concludes in 2029, with a focus on expediting offshore development to streamline regulatory approval.
22% of Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Shut Down by Hurricane Rafael
Over 22% of crude oil production and 9% of natural gas output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico were shut down due to Hurricane Rafael, according to the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. The shutdown includes 391,214 barrels of oil and nearly 181 million cubic feet of natural gas daily.
McDermott Wins EPCI for 155 Miles of Offshore, Onshore Pipelines in Qatar's North Field
The contract covers the EPCI of nearly 250 km (155 miles) of offshore and onshore gas pipelines, connecting five new offshore wellhead platforms to two new onshore LNG trains.
Sable Aims to Restart California Offshore Oil Pipeline by Year-End After Decade-Long Shutdown
Sable Offshore said on Monday it was expecting to restart the Santa Ynez oil and gas pipeline off the Californian coast by the end of the year after it was shut for nearly a decade following a major oil leak.
Product Shows Potential for Deepwater Flowlines
By combining polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a high-performance polymer, with carbon fiber, the company can offer jumpers and flowlines for use in harsh environment carbon capture and storage (CCS) applications.
Enbridge Green Lights $700 Million Pipeline Network Plans for Gulf of Mexico
Enbridge will construct and operate crude oil and natural gas pipelines for BP's Kaskida oil hub in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, set to start production in 2029. Shell has also announced its final investment decision for the Rome Pipeline, which will transport oil from the project.
Guyana Receives 27 Bids from Energy Giants for Crude Marketing Contract
Guyana has received 27 bids from major energy companies, including Shell and TotalEnergies, for a 12-month contract to market the government’s share of crude oil. The contract will cover exports from key oil projects, with deliveries expected in 1-million-barrel cargoes
Exxon’s $1.28 Billion Asset Sale to Seplat Nears Approval, Says Nigerian President
Nigeria is struggling to raise output of oil, its biggest export earner, mainly due to theft of crude and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, forcing companies like Exxon and Shell to look to deepwater projects for expansion.
Finland and Estonia Form Pact to Strengthen Underwater Energy Assets
Finland and Estonia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in protecting and repairing critical underwater energy infrastructure, including the Balticconnector gas pipeline. This partnership aims to enhance energy security and stabilize prices for both countries.
ConocoPhillips Secures Court Approval to Seize Payments to Venezuela's PDVSA
The court's decision comes as part of ConocoPhillips' ongoing efforts to recover compensation after the expropriation of its assets by Venezuela. The ruling allows the company to target PDVSA assets linked to the joint Dragon Gas Field project.
Petrobras to Reopen Offshore Well, Pumping Natural Gas for Brazil
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras is set to reopen a well in the Roncador field, aiming to boost natural gas production by 1.7 million cubic meters per day, supporting the country's energy needs.
Excelerate Energy Enhances FSRU Efficiency with Wärtsilä Reliquefaction Retrofit
Excelerate Energy Inc. has entered into an agreement with Wärtsilä Gas Solutions to purchase a reliquefaction system for retrofit installation onboard one of Excelerate’s floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).
Saipem Secures $4 Billion Offshore Contract with QatarEnergy to Boost LNG Production
Italian energy engineering group Saipem SPMI.MI said on Sunday it had won an offshore contract worth $4 billion from QatarEnergy, one of the world's top suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Hurricane Francine Halts 39% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Crude Oil Production
About 39% of crude oil production and 49% of natural gas output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico were shut on Wednesday as hurricane Francine barreled toward the Louisiana coast, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said.
AUV Pipeline Inspection Pilot Ready for Sub-Marine Deployment
TotalEnergies and Oceaneering International, Inc., have completed a pipeline inspection industrial pilot, using the Freedom Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and demonstrating its capabilities for sustainable commercial pipeline inspection missions.
Enbridge Evacuates Gulf Platforms as Storm Francine Nears
Energy pipeline operator Enbridge has pulled employees from several offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms, the company told customers, as Tropical Storm Francine advanced toward a landfall in Louisiana.
U.S. Oil Firms Evacuate Staff, Cut Drilling Ahead of Storm Francine
U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas producers were evacuating staff and curbing drilling to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine on Monday as it churned through the energy region on a path to bring high winds and drenching rains to the U.S. mid-South.
Let's Talk Shop: Developing Sectors for Large and Maxi Rig HDDS
Examine the growing application of large and maxi horizontal directional drills (HDDs) beyond traditional oil and gas projects, highlighting insights from industry experts on the evolving use of HDDs in sectors like carbon capture, renewable energy, and water infrastructure.
Exxon Restores Full Oil Production in Guyana After Gas Pipeline Tie-In
An ExxonMobil consortium's crude output in Guyana has been fully restored at two floating production facilities after workers completed a natural gas pipeline tie-in, a company spokesperson said on Monday.
CNPC Eyes Global Expansion, Aims to Revive Bold Dealmaking
CNPC, Asia's top oil producer, is reviewing its global strategy as it looks to revive dealmaking, eyeing gas liquefaction and deepsea drilling as well as building on its record of producing more from aging wells, the head of its research arm said.
Pemex Approved for $400 Million Boost in New 'Mexican Gas Frontier,' Includes Pipeline Expansion
Pemex has received approval to increase its investment in the Lakach deepwater gas project by $400 million, marking a significant step in Mexico's new 'gas frontier.' The expansion includes building additional pipeline infrastructure and comes as billionaire Carlos Slim signs a $1.2 billion contract with Pemex.

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