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operations June 10, 2026

Chinese Ports Lead Global Efficiency Rankings

Chinese ports have taken the lead in the latest Container Port Performance Index, with Fuzhou ranked first, followed by Dalian, according to Splash247. The rankings, published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, highlight the dominance of Chinese ports in global efficiency.

Fuzhou (CN) Dalian (CN) Salalah (OM) Mawan (CN) Chiwan (CN)

Splash247

Offshore Energy

operations June 10, 2026

TGS to Enhance Exploration of Equatorial Guinea's Offshore Basins

Norwegian company TGS is set to deliver a comprehensive multi-client seismic dataset to explore the potential of Equatorial Guinea's offshore basins, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative aims to provide deeper insights into the region's exploration prospects.

Offshore Energy

operations June 10, 2026

Germany Prepares to Launch Next LNG Terminal in September

Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal, a state-owned operator of LNG terminals, has announced plans to commission the next floating LNG terminal in September, marking the completion of the FSRU rollout. This development underscores the importance of LNG terminals for Germany's energy security, as reported by Offshore Energy.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

operations June 9, 2026

Ship Traffic Through Hormuz Sees Significant Increase

Ship traffic and oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are rising, as noted by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, despite ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, reports gCaptain.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations June 9, 2026

Vaalco Energy Restarts Côte d’Ivoire Oil Field After FPSO Overhaul

Vaalco Energy, based in Houston, has resumed operations at an oil field off Côte d’Ivoire's coast following a refurbishment of its floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. The refurbishment aims to extend the vessel's operational lifespan.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

operations June 9, 2026

SeaLead's Paya Lebar Establishes Regular Route via Hormuz

The container ship Paya Lebar has completed its fourth transit through the Strait of Hormuz in two months, indicating a regular trading route between Arabian Gulf and Indian ports, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks a significant operational pattern for SeaLead's vessel.

Paya Lebar (container)

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

operations June 9, 2026

H2DO Initiates Wind-to-Hydrogen Study in Dutch North Sea

Hydrogen of Dutch Origin (H2DO) and its partners have commenced a feasibility study for wind-to-hydrogen conversion in the Dutch North Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative aims to explore the potential of offshore wind energy for hydrogen production.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

operations June 9, 2026

Russia Reopens Arctic LNG Route with Early-Summer Transit

Russia has reactivated its eastern export corridor for liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project, as reported by gCaptain. The icebreaking LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie completed a rare early-summer voyage along the Northern Sea Route, marking the start of the 2026 navigation season to Asia.

Christophe de Margerie (LNG carrier)

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations June 9, 2026

Saipem's Vessel Prepares for Black Sea Gas Project

Saipem's multipurpose DP3 vessel is set to commence its role in a €4 billion natural gas project in the Romanian sector of the Black Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is designed for heavy lifting and pipe-laying tasks, highlighting Saipem's capabilities in engineering and construction services.

Offshore Energy

operations June 9, 2026

TGS Lands New Contract for Offshore Wind Site in Europe

Norwegian energy data company TGS has secured a new contract for characterizing an offshore wind site in Europe, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks another step in TGS's expansion within the renewable energy sector.

Offshore Energy