Iraq is in talks with several companies to secure two floating storage regasification units (FSRUs) by early June, as OPEC’s second-biggest producer tries to address power shortages caused by a U.S. move against Iran. SourceContinue Reading

Shell will update its strategy on Tuesday, just a month after rival bp unveiled a fundamental “reset.” Analysts and investors will be looking for plans for growth at the company’s crucial liquefied natural gas business and reassurance on oil reserves. SourceContinue Reading

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s weekend cabinet reshuffle will bring oil and gas more directly under her control, as international explorers look to increase offshore discoveries. Drilling activity has grown since TotalEnergies and Shell made initial finds in 2022. SourceContinue Reading

Interocean Marine Services (Interocean), a leading specialist in offshore support services, has been named the winner of this year’s Associate Member’s Safety Award at the prestigious IADC North Sea Chapter (NSC) Annual Safety Awards.   SourceContinue Reading

A flurry of oil projects from Brazil to Saudi Arabia are set to come online this year, providing the biggest infusion of new crude production in more than a decade, according to analysts from investment firm Raymond James. SourceContinue Reading

ReconAfrica has moved up drilling plans for its Prospect I exploration well in the Damara Ford Belt region of Namibia as a result of successful progress to date. Prospect I contains significant hydrocarbon and natural gas potential, the company announced. SourceContinue Reading

Elk Range Royalties has announced a landmark acquisition of a significant mineral and royalty position spanning approximately 250,000 net royalty acres (NRA) in the DJ Basin from affiliates of Occidental Petroleum (Oxy). SourceContinue Reading

In a webinar hosted by the African Energy Chamber, Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and Wood Mackenzie on March 20, Namibia announced new offshore licensing opportunities and plans to drill seven wells in 2025. SourceContinue Reading

Reelwell AS has secured a strategic equity investment by Odfjell Technology, the company announced today. The deal sees Odfjell Technology purchase a 10% stake in Reelwell for 40 million NOK. The investment will be used to grow and develop Reelwell’s industry-leading DualLink digital pipe technology. SourceContinue Reading

Shell Brasil, a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Gato do Mato, a deepwater project in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. The development plan includes the installation of a FPSO vessel and is designed to produce up to 120,000 bopd. SourceContinue Reading