Offshore
Saipem Finishes 50-Mile Pipeline Installation for Equinor’s Irpa Project in Norwegian Sea
Saipem has completed a 50-mile subsea pipeline installation for Equinor’s Irpa project in the Norwegian Sea, Norway’s deepest subsea field development.
Strohm Delivers First 13 Composite Pipe Jumpers for Exxon’s Yellowtail Project in Guyana
Strohm has delivered 13 thermoplastic composite pipe jumpers for ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail project offshore Guyana, marking the first regional use of its Jumper on Demand concept.
Boskalis–Allseas Win $1.3 Billion Contract for Taiwan Offshore Gas Pipeline
Boskalis and Allseas won a $1.3 billion contract to build Taiwan’s 144 miles Yongan–Tongxiao offshore gas pipeline, boosting northern Taiwan’s supply and supporting the energy transition.
Petronas, SMJ Energy Ink 25% Equity Deal for Sabah Floating LNG Project
Petronas and SMJ Energy signed an agreement for SMJ to acquire a 25% stake in the PFLNG 3 project, a floating LNG facility planned for Sabah’s Sipitang Oil & Gas Industrial Park.
Petrobras Strategy Targets Inspection Gaps in Piggable, Unpiggable Subsea Pipelines
Petrobras is expanding its subsea pipeline integrity program with new inspection tools and strategies for both piggable and unpiggable lines. The initiative focuses on advanced crack detection, hybrid PIGs, and external screening technologies to enhance safety and extend pipeline life.
Delfin Reserves Gas Turbine Capacity as Offshore LNG Project Nears Fall FID
Delfin Midstream secured gas turbine capacity from Siemens Energy as it prepares for a fall 2025 FID on its floating LNG export project offshore Louisiana.
Strohm, Petrobras Complete Deepwater TCP Pipeline Trials Offshore Brazil
Strohm and Petrobras completed deepwater field trials of thermoplastic composite pipe offshore Brazil, testing installation and performance at nearly 5,000 feet.
Occidental Curtails Gulf Production Amid Third-Party Constraints
Occidental Petroleum cut Gulf of Mexico output in Q2 due to third-party constraints, extended maintenance, and scheduling delays, reducing sales volumes to about 125,000 boepd.
ExxonMobil Discovers New Offshore Natural Gas Reservoir Near Cyprus
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy have discovered a new offshore natural gas reservoir in Block 10 near Cyprus, marking their second find in the area.
Scotland’s Acorn Project Gets $272 Million Boost for North Sea Carbon Storage
The UK government will invest $272 million in the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland, a move aimed at advancing carbon reduction efforts and supporting industrial decarbonization.
BP Delivers First Gas from Trinidad's Mento Field
bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) has safely delivered first gas through connection of the initial discovery well at the Mento development, offshore Trinidad. Mento is a 50/50 joint venture between bpTT and EOG Resources. bpTT and EOG are currently working on the Coconut gas development under a similar joint venture arrangement, with start-up expected in 2027.
Construction Begins on EU’s First CO₂ Storage Terminal in Denmark
Construction has started on the Greensand CO₂ terminal in Port Esbjerg, Denmark—the EU’s first full CCS hub. The facility will store and ship CO₂ for permanent offshore storage in the Danish North Sea.
Egypt Secures 10-Year Floating LNG Terminal Deal with Hoegh Evi
Norway’s Hoegh Evi has signed a 10-year agreement with Egypt’s EGAS to supply a floating LNG terminal by late 2026, as Egypt faces growing gas shortages and seeks to boost LNG import capacity.
Enbridge Targets 2028-29 for Deepwater Pipeline Startups, Eyes Gulf Coast Storage Expansion
Enbridge is targeting startup of its Canyon and Sparta offshore pipelines by 2028-29 and evaluating 24 Bcf of expansion potential at its Gulf Coast gas storage sites to strengthen LNG export connectivity.
Technip Energies to Deliver Engineering for Qatar Offshore Gas Compression Project
Technip Energies has been awarded a detailed engineering contract for QatarEnergy LNG’s NFPS COMP 4 offshore compression project, advancing Qatar’s major natural gas expansion plans.
Gulf of Mexico Looking ‘Economically Viable’ in Coming Years
Since the beginning of 2025, with the advent of a second Trump administration, think tanks and energy consultants alike have been busy contemplating what a return to a “drill, baby drill” philosophy will mean to the U.S. and global energy space.
What’s Next for Nord Stream 2? Expert Eyes Repair and Repurposing Options
In this Q&A, offshore construction expert Richard Taylor shares technical insights into the condition of the Nord Stream 2 pipelines and discusses potential repurposing options — from hydrogen transport to LNG imports — as viable alternatives to decommissioning.
North Sea Pipeline Activity Accelerating Amid Jump in Demand
The volume of pipeline activity in the North Sea region — covering Denmark, the Netherlands, the southern part of Norway, northwestern regions of Germany and some parts of Sweden, Belgium and France — is accelerating this year, being mainly driven by the ever-growing energy demand, particularly with hydrogen.
Argentina's YPF Drops Plan for Land-Based LNG Plant, Will Rely on Floating Facilities
Argentina’s state-run YPF has scrapped plans for an onshore LNG facility and will instead use floating liquefaction vessels to export gas from Vaca Muerta, CEO Horacio Marin said.
Black Sea Gas Ramps Up as Turkey Targets Regional Oil, Gas Partnerships
Turkey's Sakarya gas field has reached 9.5 million cubic meters per day, fueling Ankara’s regional energy ambitions. The country is pursuing exploration partnerships in Bulgaria, Somalia, Iraq, and the Caspian Sea as part of efforts to cut imports and boost supply security.
Forum Reports Early Success in Tackling Subsea Challenges
An influential forum of oil and gas operators with a vested interest in subsea operations is tackling the challenges of aging offshore infrastructure through cross-industry collaboration.
Delfin Secures Final Permits for First U.S. Offshore LNG Export Facility
Delfin Midstream received final federal permits to launch the first U.S. offshore LNG export facility, securing MARAD and DOE approvals to move forward with its Louisiana Gulf project.
Golar's FLNG Gimi Completes First LNG Offload to British Sponsor
Golar LNG's FLNG Gimi completed its first LNG offload to the British Sponsor, introducing Mauritania and Senegal to the global gas market and triggering a milestone bonus ahead of expected commercial operations in Q2 2025.
Iraq Approves Subsea Oil Pipeline Deal to Expand Export Capacity
Iraq has signed a deal with Italian contractor Micoperi and Turkey's Esta to build a 2.4 million barrels-per-day subsea oil export pipeline linking to its southern ports, aiming to boost offshore export capacity.
STATS Expands in Malaysia with Pipeline Isolation Contract
STATS Group and EPOMS have secured a three-year contract to provide pipeline isolation services across Malaysia. The deal includes onshore and offshore assets, expansion of STATS’ KL operations, and increased investment in tooling and local workforce.
BP Approves New Gas Project in Trinidad to Aid Atlantic LNG Output
BP has approved its Ginger gas development offshore Trinidad and Tobago, part of a renewed focus on natural gas to support the country’s Atlantic LNG facility. Production is expected to begin in 2027, with peak output reaching 62,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Shell to Develop Venezuela’s Dragon Gas Field, Build Pipeline to Trinidad by 2026
Shell is expected to begin an environmental baseline survey in April to look at the waves, sea currents, earth movement and marine life, as part of the engineering work to construct a pipeline from Dragon to its facilities in Trinidad.
Jadestone Energy Plans Vietnam Offshore Gas Development with 21-Mile Pipeline
Singapore-based oil and gas development company Jadestone Energy Plc has submitted a plan to state-controlled PetroVietnam to jointly develop two offshore gas fields in southwest Vietnam, it said on Tuesday.
Mexican Tycoon Carlos Slim Expands Energy Influence with Talks to Back Pemex Oil, Gas Projects
Mexican state energy company Pemex is in talks with Carlos Slim which could see the billionaire tycoon help bankroll two of the country's most promising crude oil and natural gas fields, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
McDermott Completes Pipeline Work for Shell’s Whale Development in Gulf of Mexico
McDermott has successfully completed the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) work for Shell Offshore Inc.'s Whale development in the Gulf of Mexico. The project, which began in 2021, reached a key milestone last month, marking the start of oil production at the site.
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- Energy Transfer to Build $5.3 Billion Permian Gas Pipeline to Supply Southwest
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
