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Offshore Energy
Shell and Kosmos Energy are set to begin drilling a hydrocarbon prospect in the Gulf of America next year, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative is part of their 2027 drilling agenda.
Offshore Energy
Saipem's pipelay vessel, Castoro 10, has commenced the construction of an offshore pipeline for Romania's €4 billion natural gas project, as reported by Offshore Energy. The 165-meter-long vessel is integral to the development of this significant energy infrastructure.
Splash247
IPG Shipping has launched its Australian operations with the Nomadic Milde docking at the Port of Rockhampton, as reported by Splash247. This marks the beginning of IPG's regional shipping expansion in Central Queensland.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Norway's Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has expanded its award in pre-defined areas for the 2026 oil and gas exploration round, adding 70 new offshore exploration blocks. These blocks are located on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, specifically in the North Sea, Norwegian Sea, and Barents Sea.
Splash247
Norwegian company DOF has secured a significant subsea commissioning support contract in the Asia Pacific region, valued between $25 million and $50 million, as reported by Splash247. The Skandi Inventor, a construction support vessel, will be deployed for operations in North Australian waters starting in the second quarter of 2027, with the campaign expected to last 120 to 180 days.
gCaptain
A ceasefire between the US and Iran remained in effect on Tuesday following clashes in the Strait of Hormuz and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, as reported by gCaptain. The situation underscores ongoing tensions in the region.
Seatrade Maritime
BW LNG has chosen BASSnet Neo as its cloud-native maritime ERP solution after evaluating 30 different options, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The decision underscores BW LNG's commitment to enhancing its operational efficiency.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the HMM Namu, a vessel damaged by an explosion off the UAE, will be towed to a nearby port. The situation was assessed during a meeting at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul.
Seatrade Maritime
X-Press Feeders has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 15,000 tonnes of bio-methanol from PuriFire Energy, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The agreement also includes exploring potential new port-based bio-methanol production facilities.
Offshore Energy
DOF Group has secured a significant contract valued between $25 million and $50 million, extending the deployment of one of its vessels in the Asia Pacific region, as reported by Offshore Energy. This contract highlights the company's ongoing commitment to operations in the area.
