Offshore
Construction Begins on EU’s First CO₂ Storage Terminal in Denmark
Construction has started on the Greensand CO₂ terminal in Port Esbjerg, Denmark—the EU’s first full CCS hub. The facility will store and ship CO₂ for permanent offshore storage in the Danish North Sea.
Egypt Secures 10-Year Floating LNG Terminal Deal with Hoegh Evi
Norway’s Hoegh Evi has signed a 10-year agreement with Egypt’s EGAS to supply a floating LNG terminal by late 2026, as Egypt faces growing gas shortages and seeks to boost LNG import capacity.
Enbridge Targets 2028-29 for Deepwater Pipeline Startups, Eyes Gulf Coast Storage Expansion
Enbridge is targeting startup of its Canyon and Sparta offshore pipelines by 2028-29 and evaluating 24 Bcf of expansion potential at its Gulf Coast gas storage sites to strengthen LNG export connectivity.
Technip Energies to Deliver Engineering for Qatar Offshore Gas Compression Project
Technip Energies has been awarded a detailed engineering contract for QatarEnergy LNG’s NFPS COMP 4 offshore compression project, advancing Qatar’s major natural gas expansion plans.
Gulf of Mexico Looking ‘Economically Viable’ in Coming Years
Since the beginning of 2025, with the advent of a second Trump administration, think tanks and energy consultants alike have been busy contemplating what a return to a “drill, baby drill” philosophy will mean to the U.S. and global energy space.
What’s Next for Nord Stream 2? Expert Eyes Repair and Repurposing Options
In this Q&A, offshore construction expert Richard Taylor shares technical insights into the condition of the Nord Stream 2 pipelines and discusses potential repurposing options — from hydrogen transport to LNG imports — as viable alternatives to decommissioning.
North Sea Pipeline Activity Accelerating Amid Jump in Demand
The volume of pipeline activity in the North Sea region — covering Denmark, the Netherlands, the southern part of Norway, northwestern regions of Germany and some parts of Sweden, Belgium and France — is accelerating this year, being mainly driven by the ever-growing energy demand, particularly with hydrogen.
Argentina's YPF Drops Plan for Land-Based LNG Plant, Will Rely on Floating Facilities
Argentina’s state-run YPF has scrapped plans for an onshore LNG facility and will instead use floating liquefaction vessels to export gas from Vaca Muerta, CEO Horacio Marin said.
Black Sea Gas Ramps Up as Turkey Targets Regional Oil, Gas Partnerships
Turkey's Sakarya gas field has reached 9.5 million cubic meters per day, fueling Ankara’s regional energy ambitions. The country is pursuing exploration partnerships in Bulgaria, Somalia, Iraq, and the Caspian Sea as part of efforts to cut imports and boost supply security.
Forum Reports Early Success in Tackling Subsea Challenges
An influential forum of oil and gas operators with a vested interest in subsea operations is tackling the challenges of aging offshore infrastructure through cross-industry collaboration.
Delfin Secures Final Permits for First U.S. Offshore LNG Export Facility
Delfin Midstream received final federal permits to launch the first U.S. offshore LNG export facility, securing MARAD and DOE approvals to move forward with its Louisiana Gulf project.
Golar's FLNG Gimi Completes First LNG Offload to British Sponsor
Golar LNG's FLNG Gimi completed its first LNG offload to the British Sponsor, introducing Mauritania and Senegal to the global gas market and triggering a milestone bonus ahead of expected commercial operations in Q2 2025.
Iraq Approves Subsea Oil Pipeline Deal to Expand Export Capacity
Iraq has signed a deal with Italian contractor Micoperi and Turkey's Esta to build a 2.4 million barrels-per-day subsea oil export pipeline linking to its southern ports, aiming to boost offshore export capacity.
STATS Expands in Malaysia with Pipeline Isolation Contract
STATS Group and EPOMS have secured a three-year contract to provide pipeline isolation services across Malaysia. The deal includes onshore and offshore assets, expansion of STATS’ KL operations, and increased investment in tooling and local workforce.
BP Approves New Gas Project in Trinidad to Aid Atlantic LNG Output
BP has approved its Ginger gas development offshore Trinidad and Tobago, part of a renewed focus on natural gas to support the country’s Atlantic LNG facility. Production is expected to begin in 2027, with peak output reaching 62,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Shell to Develop Venezuela’s Dragon Gas Field, Build Pipeline to Trinidad by 2026
Shell is expected to begin an environmental baseline survey in April to look at the waves, sea currents, earth movement and marine life, as part of the engineering work to construct a pipeline from Dragon to its facilities in Trinidad.
Jadestone Energy Plans Vietnam Offshore Gas Development with 21-Mile Pipeline
Singapore-based oil and gas development company Jadestone Energy Plc has submitted a plan to state-controlled PetroVietnam to jointly develop two offshore gas fields in southwest Vietnam, it said on Tuesday.
Mexican Tycoon Carlos Slim Expands Energy Influence with Talks to Back Pemex Oil, Gas Projects
Mexican state energy company Pemex is in talks with Carlos Slim which could see the billionaire tycoon help bankroll two of the country's most promising crude oil and natural gas fields, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
McDermott Completes Pipeline Work for Shell’s Whale Development in Gulf of Mexico
McDermott has successfully completed the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) work for Shell Offshore Inc.'s Whale development in the Gulf of Mexico. The project, which began in 2021, reached a key milestone last month, marking the start of oil production at the site.
BP, Mauritania Detect Gas Leak at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project Offshore West Africa
A gas leak has been detected at a well of the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project offshore Senegal and Mauritania, the British company and Mauritania's environment ministry said on Wednesday.
Ireland Approves Emergency Floating LNG Facility to Address Gas Supply Risks
The Irish government has approved development of a temporary emergency facility for importing and storing liquefied natural gas (LNG), it said on Tuesday.
KNOT Offshore Swaps Older Tanker for Newer Suezmax Vessel
KNOT Offshore Partners LP has agreed to swap its 2012-built shuttle tanker, Dan Sabia, for the 2021-built Live Knutsen, strengthening its fleet with a larger, industry-standard vessel.
Saipem, Subsea7 Agree to Multibillion-Dollar Merger to Form Saipem7
Saipem and Subsea7 have reached an agreement in principle to merge, forming a global energy services company with a combined backlog of $46.8 billion, revenue of approximately $21.8 billion, and EBITDA exceeding $2.2 billion.
ConocoPhillips to Sell Ursa, Europa Interests, Pipeline Stake to Shell for $735 Million
ConocoPhillips has agreed to sell its interests in the Ursa and Europa fields, along with its stake in Ursa Oil Pipeline Company LLC, to Shell Offshore Inc. and Shell Pipeline Company LP for $735 million.
Kosmos Energy Achieves First LNG at GTA Project Offshore Mauritania, Senegal
Kosmos Energy has announced that first liquified natural gas (LNG) production has been achieved at the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania & Senegal.
Tokyo Gas Acquires 20% Stake in Philippines LNG Terminal
Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. has acquired a 20% stake in FGEN LNG Corporation, the owner and operator of an offshore floating LNG terminal in Batangas City, Philippines.
Exxon to Increase Gas Production, Transport from Hammerhead Project, Offshore Guyana
A consortium led by U.S. major Exxon Mobil plans to produce up to 180,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil and 95 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of gas at its seventh project in Guyana, Hammerhead, according to a document published by the country's environmental agency on Monday.
TotalEnergies, ENI Sign Agreement to Export Cyprus Block 6 Gas Through Egypt
TotalEnergies and ENI, partners in Cyprus offshore Block 6 (TotalEnergies 50%, ENI 50% operator), have signed a Host Government Agreement (HGA) with Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus related to the development of Block 6 gas resources.
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.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- Missouri Loses Control Over 1.5 Million-Mile Gas Pipeline Network as Feds Step In
- Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667 Million to Energy Transfer Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
