Chevron’s presence in Venezuela has helped lift the nation’s crude production back above 1 million bpd, in turn boosting the local economy. Now U.S. President Trump is poised to leverage this to get what he wants from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. SourceContinue Reading

TGS has been awarded a 4D streamer contract acquisition project in the Barents Sea covering the Goliat 4D field operated by Vår Energi. The Goliat 4D project is scheduled to start in July with a total duration of approximately 20 days. SourceContinue Reading

Saipem and Subsea7 have announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been reached for a likely mega-merger to join the two companies. The entity will be renamed Saipem7, and the deal is expected to deliver significant value to shareholders of both Saipem and Subsea7. SourceContinue Reading

Innovex International announced the signing of a strategic frame agreement with SLB OneSubsea for the supply of subsea wellhead systems. SourceContinue Reading

Centrium Energy Solutions™, a newly launched oil & gas chemical supplier, is aiming to reduce supply chain risks and improve the reliability of upstream and midstream products with a domestic distribution model that solves critical challenges in sourcing, logistics and performance. SourceContinue Reading

Global energy consultancy Xodus has secured a landmark contract to support the development of an advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Japan. The project will enable significant carbon emissions reduction across key industrial sectors. SourceContinue Reading

CNOOC has commenced production from the Luda 5-2 North Oilfield Phase II Development Project. Located in the central part of the Bohai Sea, the project is expected to achieve a peak production of approximately 6,700 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) in 2026. SourceContinue Reading

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced plans to establish a $1 billion oil service financing facility in Guyana. This initiative aims to enhance local participation in the country’s fast growing oil industry, in alignment with the government’s local content policies. SourceContinue Reading

Tokyo Gas Co. will sell its stake in an Eagle Ford shale gas project to Shizuoka Gas Co. for $130 million, amid scrutiny from activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management, which has called for the utility to streamline its portfolio. SourceContinue Reading

Bowman Consulting Group has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire UP Engineering, a San Antonio, Texas-based firm specializing in civil engineering and surveying services. UP serves clients throughout Texas with a focus on oil and gas, industrial, commercial and residential projects. SourceContinue Reading