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operations May 5, 2026

Saipem's Castoro 10 Begins Pipelaying for Romania's €4 Billion Project

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.

Castoro 10 (pipelay)

Offshore Energy

Splash247

operations May 5, 2026

IPG Shipping Begins Australian Operations with Nomadic Milde

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.

Nomadic Milde (multipurpose) Port of Rockhampton (AU)

Splash247

Offshore Energy

operations May 5, 2026

Norway Expands Oil & Gas Licensing with 70 New Blocks

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.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

operations May 5, 2026

DOF Secures Major Subsea Contract in Asia Pacific

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.

Skandi Inventor (construction support)

Splash247

Seatrade Maritime

operations May 5, 2026

BW LNG Selects BASSnet Neo for Maritime ERP Solution

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

operations May 5, 2026

X-Press Feeders Signs Bio-Methanol Offtake LOI with PuriFire Energy

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.

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

operations May 5, 2026

Solstad CSV Chartered by Reach Subsea for Mediterranean and Black Sea Operations

Norway's Reach Subsea has chartered a construction support vessel (CSV) from Solstad for operations in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration highlights the ongoing demand for specialized vessels in these regions.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

operations May 5, 2026

Solstad's Normand Jarstein to Support Reach Subsea in Multi-Year Campaign

Solstad Maritime's construction support vessel, Normand Jarstein, is set for a multi-year subsea campaign in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, as reported by Splash247. The agreement with Reach Subsea includes a firm two-year period with an option for an additional year.

Normand Jarstein (construction support)

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gCaptain

operations May 4, 2026

Qatar Extends LNG Supply Force Majeure Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure

QatarEnergy has extended the force majeure on its liquefied natural gas supply through mid-June, gCaptain reports. This extension comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to tanker traffic.

gCaptain

operations May 4, 2026

Norwegian CO2 Project Unites Three Industry Leaders

Aker Solutions, Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC), a joint venture of Knutsen Group, and another unnamed entity have joined forces in a Norwegian CO2 transport and storage initiative, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing carbon capture and storage capabilities.

Offshore Energy