Petrobras awards $2.8bn contracts for 12 new platform supply vessels The new vessels will use hybrid propulsion, combining electric engines, batteries and diesel or biodiesel generators. offshore-technology.com/news/petrobras…

Tullow Oil confirms talks with Kosmos Energy over potential all-share takeover The announcement follows recent media reports speculating about the deal. offshore-technology.com/news/tullow-oi…

IEA anticipates well-supplied oil market in 2025, despite an increase in demand The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a 950,000 barrel per day (bpd) supply surplus in 2025, even before OPEC+ starts reversing cuts. offshore-technology.com/news/iea-antic…

Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG starts first production When completely operational, Plaquemines LNG will be among the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities globally. offshore-technology.com/news/plaquemin…

CNOOC divests US assets to INEOS A source revealed INEOS paid less than $2bn (£1.58bn) for the assets, but the price has not been confirmed. offshore-technology.com/news/cnooc-sol…

The longevity imperative: how to build a better society for healthier, longer lives As life expectancy continues to go up, Andrew Scott answers questions on his new book about how to build a better society. offshore-technology.com/sponsored/the-…

Seplat to restart Exxon’s inactive wells in Nigeria to boost production In October, the Nigerian Government approved the sale of Exxon's assets to Seplat, an independent energy provider. offshore-technology.com/news/seplat-to…

QatarEnergy boosts Namibia exploration with new offshore block stake acquisition The interest was secured through an agreement with Harmattan Energy Limited (HEL), an indirect subsidiary of Chevron. offshore-technology.com/news/qatarener…

bp and ADNOC's XRG form Egypt gas joint venture Arcius Energy Naser Saif Al Yafei, an ADNOC veteran, has been appointed as CEO of Arcius Energy. offshore-technology.com/news/egypt-gas…

Touchstone Exploration acquires Shell Trinidad Central Block for $23m The acquisition, with an effective date of 1 January 2025, is set to close in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), pending regulatory and partner approvals. offshore-technology.com/news/touchston…

Oil and gas companies operating in Norway projected to invest $25bn in 2025 The increase in investment is attributed to a combination of cost inflation, accelerated development and expanded project scopes at various fields. offshore-technology.com/news/norway-to…

Two Russian oil tankers badly damaged in the Black Sea Greenpeace has previously warned that Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’ poses a significant risk of causing a major oil spill in the Baltic Sea. offshore-technology.com/news/two-russi…

Aker BP extends maintenance contract with Aker Solutions The current frame agreement between Aker Solutions and Aker BP, operating under a joint alliance model, is extended from December 2024 to December 2026. offshore-technology.com/news/aker-bp-m…

ADNOC signs 15-year LNG supply agreement with EnBW for Ruwais LNG project With this deal, ADNOC has secured more than eight million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of the project's 9.6mtpa production capacity through long-term agreements with international customers. ...

India announces plans to supply LNG to Sri Lanka and connect power grids These projects seek to enhance energy security and economic ties between the neighbouring countries. offshore-technology.com/news/india-sup…

VR simulations offer new perspectives to oil and gas industry Personnel can be tested on their knowledge of a field multiple times using VR simulations before being deployed. offshore-technology.com/analyst-commen…

Vitesse Energy to acquire Lucero Energy for $222m This transaction will see existing Vitesse stockholders owning around 80% of the company and Lucero shareholders roughly 20%. offshore-technology.com/news/vitesse-e…

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