Shearwater Nets ExxonMobil’s Seismic Survey Contract Offshore Guyana
Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) seismic survey contract in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana by ExxonMobil Guyana.The contract covers a two-month program comprising source-only seismic acquisition in support of a baseline DAS reservoir surveillance survey over the Yellowtail development area.Shearwater has deployed the vessel SW Empress in a triple-source configuration for the project.The vessel will move directly onto the contract following completion of a multiclient project in South America, where it has been operating since November 2025.The survey is
Taihan Cable Signs HVDC Cooperation Deals with Jan De Nul and Boskalis
.The forum was organized by South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment during President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to the European Union and aimed to expand cooperation opportunities in renewable energy and power grid infrastructure.Jan De Nul and Boskalis are active in offshore wind, marine infrastructure and subsea cable installation projects in Europe and international markets.Taihan Cable is building a second subsea cable plant in Dangjin capable of producing 640-kV-class HVDC cables. The company also operates South Korea's only cable-laying vessel, Palos, and recently
TGS Books 3D Streamer Seismic Job in Africa and Middle East region
TGS has secured a streamer acquisition contract in the Africa and Middle East region for a 3D seismic survey campaign.The energy data and intelligence company said a 3D Ramform vessel is scheduled to begin acquisition work in early September 2026.The contract is expected to run for approximately 55 days.“I am very pleased with this contract award, which builds visibility into the winter season. Our Ramform acquisition platform, combined with the proprietary GeoStreamer technology will provide the client with high quality data that enables more accurate and informed decision-making in their oil
COSCO Installs 2GW Converter Platform for China’s Offshore Wind Farm
to reduce carbon emissions by about 6.3 million tonnes per year.COSCO said the successful installation demonstrates the capability of the Xiang Tai Kou to support the deployment of next-generation offshore infrastructure, including HVDC converter stations, oil and gas topsides and other large-scale offshore energy assets.The company added that a new 70,000-tonne-class semi-submersible vessel is currently under construction and is expected to enter service in the future, expanding its capacity to support larger and more complex offshore installation projects
TGS to Create Major Offshore Seismic Dataset for Equatorial Guinea
TGS has signed an agreement with Equatorial Guinea's Ministry of Hydrocarbon and Mining Development to create a large-scale offshore multi-client seismic dataset, marking the first phase of what is planned to become a nationwide MegaSurvey covering the country's offshore basins.The initial phase of the project will include post-stack reprocessing of approximately 27,273 kilometers of 2D seismic data and around 35,000 square kilometers of 3D seismic data, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2026.TGS said MegaSurveys are harmonized 3D seismic datasets covering large contiguous areas
Seaturns Deploys Full-Scale Wave Energy Demonstrator in Atlantic
French wave energy company Seaturns has deployed its full-scale wave energy demonstrator off the French Atlantic coast, starting an offshore trial campaign that will run for a minimum of one year.The deployment marks a key milestone on its path toward commercial deployment and technology certification by 2027.The Seaturns S1 demonstrator has been installed 27.5 kilometers from the Port of Le Verdon near the Gironde estuary, marking a first such achievement in France and a significant step for the European wave energy sector.The offshore trials will evaluate the floater's performance and reliability
Aker BP and Viridien Deepen North Sea Seismic Collaboration
ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic acquisition, imaging and technology development for exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation aimed at aligning strategy and innovation efforts to improve exploration efficiency and support future discoveries offshore Norway.Under the partnership, Aker BP's operational experience will be combined with Viridien's seismic imaging technology and geoscience expertise. The companies also plan to expand multi-client OBN seismic coverage to support large-scale exploration activities on the Norwegian Continental
H2DO Kicks Off North Sea Green Hydrogen Feasibility Study
Hydrogen of Dutch Origin (H2DO) and its partners have launched a feasibility and concept study for a 30-50 MW offshore green hydrogen project in the Dutch North Sea, aimed at demonstrating how offshore hydrogen production could support the expansion of offshore wind capacity while reducing pressure on onshore infrastructure.The study, funded under the Dutch Topsector Energie (TSE) program, will evaluate the development of an offshore hydrogen production facility connected to shore by pipeline.The project seeks to convert electricity generated by offshore wind farms into green hydrogen at sea, helping
TGS Gets Offshore Wind Site Characterization Job in Europe
Energy data and intelligence TGS has secured an offshore wind site characterization contract in Europe.The Ramform Vanguard is scheduled to commence data acquisition in early August, and the contract has a duration of approximately three weeks.The company did not disclose any additional details about the client or the value of the contract."We are pleased to secure more offshore wind site characterization work for the 2026 Europe season. With further tenders currently in the market, we are actively pursuing opportunities to extend this year’s acquisition campaign into the fourth quarter.
February 2026
