Samsung Heavy wins major LNG carrier contract
The company said this was larger than its previous largest order, which was for 16 methanol-power containerships, worth 3.95trn won ($3bn).
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Castorone off Scarborough work for at least a month
Saipem’s initial assessment attributed the problem to a software anomaly. This appeared to have led to a tensioner failing.
Total strikes for OMV’s Malaysian unit in $900mn move
“This agreement streamlines our Energy portfolio and is in line with the OMV Strategy 2030 of reducing oil and gas production over time,” said OMV CEO Alfred Stern.
Conrad, Coro delay Mako FID as costs rise
The Australian listed company said it had made progress on the project during the last few months, with total costs now estimated to be $325 million. Costs to reach first production are $250mn. Previously, it had forecast total costs to be $303mn.
Saipem’s Castorone chalks up second accident in a month
The union went on to say Saipem's Castorone would have to return to Broome and probably be down manned.
Seatrium warns of “significantly higher” loss for year
The result is that Seatrium has warned it faces “financial loss that is significantly higher than the previous year”.
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India’s ONGC eyes more Russian oil and gas assets
India’s state-backed Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) (NSE:ONGC) is considering placing more offers for Russian energy assets that western majors, such as Shell (LSE:RDSA), BP (LON:BP), and ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), are seeking to divest following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Economic Times reported yesterday.
Woodside wins backing to buy BHP oil, gas amid climate backlash
Woodside Petroleum almost certainly won investor approval to boost global oil and gas production by adding BHP Group assets while also facing a rebuke on its climate accounting.
ExxonMobil’s P’nyang deal bullish for PNG’s LNG export growth
A deal struck between ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) earlier this year will ensure that the Pacific Island nation will remain a major force in the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) for years to come, according to a report by Fitch Solutions. Significantly, the government secured “highly favourable terms.”
Borr wins new jack-up work in Southeast Asia
Borr Drilling has secured a new four-year contract for its Saga jack-up rig in Southeast Asia.
Gas output falls in Thailand exacerbating need for costly LNG
Thailand’s dependence on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) continues to expand despite soaring global prices. Significantly, the increasing demand for LNG is being exacerbated by production declines across ageing domestic fields, particularly Erawan.
STATS Group eyes international growth after ‘excellent’ 2021
Pipeline specialist STATS Group plans to boost its international footprint following an “excellent” 2021.
Offshore rig day rates heading for highest level in ‘almost a decade’
The offshore drilling rig market is “much tighter” than previously thought, according to new analysis, with some segments “nearly sold-out”.
Giant CCS plan in East Timor could help secure finance for Sunrise LNG
As the world seeks to decarbonise, East Timor hopes that a plan for a giant carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub will help it find financial backing for a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility that would process gas from the Greater Sunrise fields.
Malaysia’s Petronas signs up for long-term US LNG supply
US liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Venture Global will supply Malaysia’s Petronas with 1 million tonnes per year (t/y) of LNG for a 20-year term after the pair signed a new deal. Significantly, Asian LNG buyers, such as Petronas, are increasingly locking in new long-term supplies as more European buyers enter the race for LNG.
Japan’s Inpex delays Abadi LNG project in Indonesia again
Inpex’s (TYO:1605) proposed Abadi liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in the Masela Block offshore Indonesia, which has long struggled to gain traction, has been delayed even further with a final investment not targeted until the latter half of this decade. Significantly, the project looks increasingly unlikely to be developed.
Bayu Undan decommissioning this year as Santos accelerates giant CCS plan offshore East Timor
Australian operator Santos (ASX:STO) is preparing to decommission the floating storage and offloading (FSO) facility, as well as platforms, at Bayu Undan offshore East Timor, as soon as possible, as it accelerates plans for a giant carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub at the mature field.
BW Offshore FPSO recycling strategy criticised after death at Indian yard
BW Offshore’s strategy for recycling its end-of-life floating production storage and offloading (FPSOs) units has been criticised following a fatality at a ship breaking yard in India. BW is one of the largest operators of FPSOs for the oil and gas sector, but its decommissioned units are being dismantled in yards with questionable health, safety, and environmental credentials.
India buyers grab discounted Russia LNG shunned by rest of world
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers are purchasing extra volumes from Russia at a discount as most other spot buyers shun the fuel.
Indonesia’s Pertamina cancels plan to buy oil from Russia
Indonesia’s national oil and gas company Pertamina has decided to cancel an earlier plan to buy discounted crude oil from Russia as domestic fuel stocks are now deemed sufficient.
Keppel’s legacy rigs heading to Middle East in $97m deal as market tightens
Singaporean yard Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) will send two of its jack-up rigs to Saudi Arabia in a five-year deal worth S$135 million ($97 million) as the market for rigs continues to tighten.
$8.5bn worth of Southeast Asia oil and gas projects eye FID in 2022, but delays likely, says Rystad
Upstream oil and gas projects with over 1.4 billion barrels of resources and $8.5 billion worth of greenfield investments are targeted for final investment decisions (FIDs) in Southeast Asia this year, based on operators’ plans, reported Rystad Energy. However, delays are likely with more activity expected to happen next year, noted the energy consultancy.
Japan’s Kishida says phasing out Russian oil to take time
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said it would take time to phase out imports of Russian oil, hours after he joined other Group of Seven leaders to impose a ban on crude over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Inpex starts exploration drilling offshore Japan
Inpex has started exploration drilling offshore Japan, which if successful could mark the nation’s first new offshore gas development in over three decades.
Keppel wins FPSO deals with BW Offshore and SBM
Singapore yard Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) has been awarded two integration FPSO integration contracts worth S$250 million ($180 million) from BW Offshore and Single Buoy Moorings (SBM).
JDC wins 10 well drilling deal with Petronas offshore Malaysia
Japanese offshore drilling company Japan Drilling Co., Ltd. (JDC) will drill up to 10 wells for Petronas offshore Malaysia with its semi-submersible Hakuryu-5.
Sacgasco accelerating offshore oil development in Philippines
Australian-listed Sacgasco (ASX:SGC) has agreed an alliance covering extended well testing and early production systems in the Palawan basin offshore Philippines as they aim to pump oil as fast as possible in the current high oil price environment. Significantly, the company and its partners will be hoping to eek oil out of an old field before their contract expires in 2024.
India turns to expensive foreign LNG to ease a power crisis
Sweltering heat and ongoing blackouts are forcing India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers to top up with expensive shipments.
India wants Russia to discount its oil to below $70 a barrel
India is trying to get deeper discounts on Russian oil to compensate for the risk of dealing with the OPEC+ producer as other buyers turn away, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Japan weighs financial support to boost U.S. LNG exports
Japan will consider providing financial support to boost production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the U.S., reported financial publication Nikkei Asia, as Tokyo aims to lower its energy dependence on Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
China buyers hungry for US LNG as European demand set to surge
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine seems to have jolted China based buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into signing more deals with US-based LNG export developments as global competition for the fuel surges.