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19 Nov 25
Saudi Arabia: H&P announces reactivation of seven rigs in Saudi Arabia
Helmerich & Payne has announced that notice has been received to recommence operations on seven land rigs in Saudi Arabia that are currently under suspension. The reactivations will occur in stages throughout the first half of calendar year 2026. -
19 Nov 25
Indonesia: Conrad secures farm down and funding for Mako development
Conrad Asia Energy, an Asia-focused natural gas exploration and development company, and its wholly owned subsidiary West Natuna Exploration Limited have signed an agreement with PT Nations Natuna Barat, a subsidiary of the Arsari Group, to farm into the development of the Mako gas field in the Duyung PSC and provide financing for 100% of project development costs and associated working capital. -
19 Nov 25
Australia: New research from Xodus reveals projected Australian offshore decommissioning costs
New research from global energy consultancy Xodus has revealed that the estimated cost of fully removing Australia’s offshore oil and gas infrastructure is benefiting from rising efficiency and understanding in the country’s decommissioning sector. -
19 Nov 25
Iraq: Wood wins a new engineering contract at major Iraqi oil field
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has secured a new contract to deliver project management and engineering services for PetroChina at the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq – one of the world’s largest - continuing its decade long support there. -
19 Nov 25
India: Oil India extends Blackford Dolphin drilling contract
Dolphin Drilling has announced that Oil India Limited has exercised its option to extend its drilling contract with the deepwater capable semisubmersible rig, Blackford Dolphin. The rig will now continue operations for an additional 120 days through to 10 May 2026 to complete drilling, testing, and abandonment work at locations East of India. -
19 Nov 25
Brazil: Searcher sets sail for Phase Three of Pelotas Basin 3D seismic survey
Searcher, along with project partner Shearwater, have announced the commencement of Phase Three of its Pelotas Basin 3D seismic acquisition campaign, offshore Brazil. This next phase continues the successful expansion of Searcher's data library in this promising frontier basin. -
19 Nov 25
Eco (Atlantic) announces Q2 2026 results and renames South Africa block - Block 1 CBK
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, the oil and gas exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, has announced its unaudited results for the three and six month periods ended 30 September 2025, and Offshore South Africa Block Renamed Block 1 CBK in Tribute to the late Colin Kinley. -
19 Nov 25
Major floating offshore wind project secures backing from Great British Energy, The National Wealth Fund, and The Scottish National Investment Bank
A major floating offshore wind project in Scotland has secured significant investment from the National Wealth Fund (NWF), Great British Energy (GBE) and the Scottish National Investment Bank, supporting the UK’s clean energy ambitions, bolstering energy security and supporting jobs. -
19 Nov 25
UK: Ithaca Energy announces farm-in to Shell licences containing the Tobermoray discovery West of Shetlands
Ithaca Energy, a leading UK independent operator, has signed a farm-in agreement with Shell UK for a 50% working interest in licences P2629 and P2630, located in the West of Shetland basin, containing the Tobermory discovery. -
19 Nov 25
UK: Ithaca Energy reports Q3 update and results for the nine months to 30 September 2025
Ithaca Energy has announced its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025. Q3 YTD results for 2025 show what a pivotal period it has been for Ithaca Energy. The successful integration of Eni’s UK assets and additional M&A success is reflected in the Company's strong operational and financial performance. -
19 Nov 25
Germany: Nordex Group receives a 21 MW order from BMR energy solutions
The Nordex Group has received another order from BMR energy solutions GmbH to supply and install wind turbines in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Nordex Group will deliver three N163/6.X turbines for the 'Heinsberg-Boverath' wind farm, which has a total capacity of 21 MW. -
19 Nov 25
Benin: Rex International provides update on drilling campaign at the Sèmè field in Benin
Rex’s subsidiary Akrake Petroleum spuds first well in Sèmè Field, Benin' and has provided an update on the ongoing three-well drilling campaign. -
19 Nov 25
UK: EnergyPathways signs cooperation agreement with Siemens Energy
AIM-listed EnergyPathways, the UK energy transition company, has signed a non-binding cooperation agreement with Siemens Energy for the development of long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems based on Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technology, integrated with hydrogen-compatible power systems. -
19 Nov 25
Afentra announces operational and financial update
Afentra, an upstream oil and gas company focused on acquiring production and development assets in Africa,has provided an operational and financial trading update for the period 1 January to 31 October 2025. The completion of the Block 3/24 license award marks an important milestone for Afentra, adding material reserves and production potential and establishing the first operated position offshore Angola. -
19 Nov 25
Namibia: BW Energy provides second update on Kudu appraisal well
BW Energy has completed drilling operations on the Kharas-1 appraisal well in the Kudu license area, offshore Namibia. The well reached a total depth of 5,100m and intersected multiple reservoir intervals. The results confirm, for the first time, the presence of liquid hydrocarbons within the Kudu block. -
19 Nov 25
Iraq: Wood wins a new engineering contract at major Iraqi oil field
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has secured a new contract to deliver project management and engineering services for PetroChina at the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq – one of the world’s largest - continuing its decade long support there.
