ExxonMobil Picks Sercel's Marlin for Guyana Offshore Operations
ExxonMobil Global Projects has selected Sercel's Marlin solution to support the management of simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) on the Whiptail project in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.Under a one-year contract, Sercel will deploy the Marlin platform to support pipelay and mooring installation campaigns on the offshore development.According to Sercel, the Marlin platform provides a suite of tools designed to optimize maritime operations. For SIMOPS, it delivers a live, time-based geospatial view of concurrent offshore activities, enabling teams to plan, coordinate and execute operations in
Prysmian Acquires Scottish High-Voltage Cable Jointer Training Centre
Prysmian has acquired a high-voltage cable jointer training facility in North Ayrshire, Scotland, bringing more than 20 apprentice jointers and the centre's training staff into the company as it strengthens workforce capabilities for underground and subsea transmission projects.The Scotland-based academy will become part of Prysmian's training and installation network, supporting the development of specialist cable jointing skills for installation and inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) operations in the UK and across Europe.According to Prysmian, the facility will help ensure the availabil
Fugro Secures India Deepwater Drilling ROV Contract
services for ONGC's offshore drilling operations in India.Under the contract, Fugro will support drilling and completion activities in water depths of up to 3,000 meters aboard the Platinum Explorer drillship as part of ONGC's deepwater exploration program, which is aimed at developing new offshore energy reserves, strengthening India's energy security and supporting long-term domestic oil and gas production.The scope of work includes subsea installation and intervention, drilling and completion support, blowout preventer (BOP) and well-control monitoring, cementing observation and seabed
TGS, EGAS Launch Large-Scale Seismic Reimaging Offshore Egypt
TGS has started a 34,000-kilometre 2D seismic reimaging project offshore Egypt in partnership with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), aiming to improve subsurface imaging and support future exploration activity in the country's Mediterranean waters.The EGY-2DRE2026 project will combine data from TGS' GeoStreamer 2016, 2018 and 2023 surveys, together with other available conventional 2D seismic data, to create a single regional dataset covering Egypt's offshore basins.The merged dataset will undergo advanced velocity model building and pre-stack depth migration processing
Saipem, Subsea7 Clear Key US Regulatory Merger Hurdle
will be implemented through an EU cross-border statutory merger, with Subsea7 being absorbed into Saipem. The combined company will remain incorporated and headquartered in Milan, with shares listed in Milan and Oslo.Under the planned structure, Saipem7 will operate through four business divisions: Offshore Engineering & Construction, Onshore Engineering & Construction, Sustainable Infrastructures, and Drilling Offshore. The Offshore Engineering & Construction business will operate through a wholly owned company named Subsea7, headquartered in London, combining all of Subsea7's businesses
Fugro Forecasts Offshore Wind Recovery Outlook Delay to 2027
Dutch geological data specialist Fugro said on Friday the offshore wind downturn has yet to bottom out and that a recovery was not expected before 2027, sending its shares down around 10%.The company said uncertainty remained high due to weak offshore wind markets and the conflict in the Middle East, adding that shorter backlog visibility and increased competition would weigh on second-half performance.Fugro's 12-month backlog fell 13.9%, with offshore wind backlog slumping 47%.The company, which provides geotechnical, survey, subsea and geosciences services, entered 2026 having posted a 21
Shearwater Secures CCS Survey Contract Offshore Australia
Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a contract to conduct a 3D seismic survey to support appraisal of carbon storage potential in the Bonaparte Basin offshore northern Australia.The survey is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and will be carried out by the SW Bly over an expected 50-day period, the company said on Tuesday.The geophysical data collected will be used to high-grade and define future injection well locations and serve as a baseline survey for potential future 4D seismic monitoring.The contract marks Shearwater's second carbon capture and storage (CCS)-related survey
TGS Books Fresh OBN Survey Job
TGS has been hired for an ocean-bottom node (OBN) seismic survey in the Africa, Mediterranean and Middle East (AMME) region, with offshore operations scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter.The company said a deepwater acquisition crew is due to mobilize in the fourth quarter, with the project expected to last about 100 days and extend into 2027.“We are very pleased to secure this OBN contract, which extends into 2027. This award from a repeat customer highlights the strength of our integrated business model and broad presence across all segments of the geophysical market.“The client
Bureau Veritas Gives Blessing to Seatrium’s 30MW Floating Data Center
Seatrium has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its 30 MW Floating Data Centre (FDC) concept, marking a milestone in the development of offshore digital infrastructure designed to support growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.The concept features a jetty-moored, non-propelled barge incorporating six independent 5 MW Data-In-A-Box modules, each integrating IT equipment, cooling systems, power distribution and supporting infrastructure in a modular design.The company said the concept combines modular construction, natural seawater
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