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Offshore Technology·Apr 14·1 min read

Petrobras confirms new oil discovery in pre-salt of Campos Basin

Petrobras has announced a new hydrocarbon discovery in the pre-salt region of the Campos Basin, specifically in block C-M-477. This discovery reinforces the potential of the pre-salt area and could le

Transocean drillship scores 1,156-day encore with Petrobras

Transocean has secured a significant contract extension with Petrobras for one of its ultra-deepwater drillships, adding 1,156 days to the existing agreement. T

Offshore Energy·Apr 14

Chevron increases Venezuela heavy oil stake through asset swap with PDVSA

Chevron has increased its stake in Venezuela's heavy oil sector through an asset swap agreement with PDVSA. This deal involves Chevron transferring some of its

Offshore Technology·Apr 14·Chevron Corporation

North America Loses Rigs For 7 Straight Weeks

North America experienced a decrease of 10 active drilling rigs, marking the seventh consecutive week of rig count decline, according to Baker Hughes. This sust

Rigzone·Apr 14

Eni Completes Acea Acquisitions

Eni has completed acquisitions of power and gas utility assets from Acea, adding approximately 1.2 million customers to Eni's Plenitude. This move signifies Eni

Rigzone·Apr 14·ENI S.p.A.
Apr 14

Chevron and PDVSA shake hands on asset swap in Venezuela

Apr 14

BP Acquires Its First Operated Stakes in Namibia

Apr 14

Job at US Gulf Coast LNG project comes Honeywell’s way

Apr 14

Potential US-Iran talks lead to oil price decline

Apr 14

BP to buy 60% stake in three Eco Atlantic PELs offshore Namibia

Apr 14

Perenco enlarges its Southern North Sea asset arsenal

Apr 14

TGS wins third offshore wind contract for summer season in Europe

Apr 14

Petrobras bringing $12-billion oil & gas project pair to life with SBM Offshore on FPSO duty for both

Apr 14

China Cuts Back on Oil and Gas Imports as Prices Surge

Apr 14

Hull assembly starts for Asso.subsea’s new cable layer as keel is laid