Ghana president commissions Tullow’s Jubilee extension
“This triumph augments our confidence in other prospects across the nation,” he said. He singled out the potential of further investments in Tullow’s TEN project.
Adnoc L&S adds eight jack-up barges
The ZMI CEO said the company was ready to "expand our operations across Asia and explore new markets”.
Targeting Congolese exploration, Greenpeace pursues insurers
The report finds that coverage for the oil blocks would be “prohibitively expensive” for any winning companies. Congo lacks the capacity domestically to provide insurance.
Update: Helicopter crashes offshore UAE, one dead
“At this moment our thoughts and prayers are with our crew and their families who were on board the helicopter. We will do everything we can to help those who have been affected by this accident,” the company said.
Saipem wins Eni, Snam work worth $911mn
In Cote d’Ivoire, the service company has won a subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF) contract for Baleine Phase 2. Eni began producing at this field in August.
Eni’s Oando sale runs into headwinds
NNPC “reserves its rights” over the breach. Failure to obtain approval allows NNPC E&P Ltd (NEPL) to “invalidate the purported assignment” to Oando.
No offshore wind CfDs awarded in blow to government ambitions
“By capping the price the sector could bid at too low, government set it at a level that made it impossible for investors to meet their costs."
Harland & Wolff pins focus on growth and renewable partnerships
“Like all businesses, we face challenges - from procurement cycles to wage and energy inflation - but the worst of the inflationary effects would appear now to be behind us, and we look forward to increasing our margins as we build out our rapidly growing order book.”
Grok breathes new life into HVDC export plan to Singapore
The first priority is to secure regulatory approvals. SunCable will apply to the Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA) to secure an import licence later this month.
Australia takes aim at offshore wind for cleaner future
Australia is “on the cusp of becoming a clean energy superpower”, Nick Sankey, BlueFloat Energy Australia country manager, said.
Gas prices jump as LNG workers begin long-awaited strikes
Members of the Offshore Alliance union said they will stop work completely for two weeks starting Sept. 14.
Namibia sees transition “war” threaten Venus, Graff developments
“Unless Namibia puts together a narrative to win the energy transition war, [the country’s] oil will remain in the ground.”
KCA Deutag wins $60mn Exxon extension in Angola
"We look forward to continuing a successful partnership with our customer as we work together to safeguard a sustainable energy supply,” Maier said.
Former oil exec picked for Ofgem chair
The agency said he would chair the governing body, the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA), subject to confirmation by Parliament.
Fluor pays out millions over ‘improper accounting’ on Shell Penguins FPSO
The SEC highlighted problems with the subcontractor bid, which was handling fabrication of the Shell Penguins FPSO.
Nigeria to struggle in growth plans, Westwood warns
Gas capacity expansion is still constrained by pipeline vandalism, especially domestically.
Biden to cancel Arctic oil drilling rights sold by Trump
Alaska’s congressional delegation cast the moves as irresponsible, with Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski saying they represented “incoherent energy policy.”
Sonangol returns to Kwanza onshore after 27 years
“This proves that we are indeed committed to getting the oil sector working, at all levels,” said Jerónimo.
Doris wins five-year BP work on offshore wind
“Drawing on the expertise of our international offices and Doris’ vision to make renewable energies possible, we look forward to partnering with BP to execute key projects in the BP offshore wind portfolio.”
Wheels begin to turn for Coega Green Ammonia
SLR said there would be a “blend” of renewable energy resources in order to provide power 24 hours a day.
Bridgepoint grows into North America with ECP deal
The addition of ECP, and its management, will provide a “significant third pillar” to Bridgepoint, it said.
Adnoc takes FID on major CCS project
“This landmark project, is one of many tangible initiatives that Adnoc is delivering as we accelerate our decarbonisation plan to meet our Net Zero by 2045 ambition.”
Enbridge bets big on US gas with $9.4 billion Dominion deal
“The assets we are acquiring have long useful lives and natural gas utilities are ‘must-have’ infrastructure for providing safe, reliable and affordable energy.”
Ineos Energy strikes subsurface agreement with SLB
“The Performance Centre model of collaboration is another example of SLB leadership in oil and gas innovation.”
BP contracts entirety of Woodfibre’s net zero LNG
BP said it was on the look out for more opportunities in the gas value chain. It aims to reach 30mn tpy of LNG in its portfolio by 2030.