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Offshore surveys are now underway at the Awel y Môr offshore wind farm in Wales following the project securing a contract for difference (CfD) in the UK’s seventh allocation round (AR7). RWE said the work marks the first package of contracts placed since the CfD award, with contractors Geo and TGS carrying out geotechnical and geophysical surveys across the project’s 78-square-kilometer array area and export cable route. TGS is conducting seabed imaging and geophysical investigations to map the seabed’s geology in detail and identify any major boulders and other seabed features that may impact offshore construction. Geo is undertaking cone penetration testing (CPT) and vibrocore sampling to assess seabed conditions. The company will deploy two vessels, including the newly built heavy-duty CPT rig GeoScope II, which will be used in the wind farm’s array area. The surveys will support further design refinements for the offshore wind farm and the export cable route to the landfall site between Rhyl and Prestatyn. “This additional survey data will enable the team to make design refinements and fine tune our methods for offshore construction, which is currently planned to begin in 2029”,saidJo Pickard, Senior Consents Manager for RWE. According to the developer, the next step for the project is reaching a final investment decision (FID). Onshore construction is planned to begin in 2027 with work on the onshore substation, followed by cable route construction in 2028. The offshore wind farm, expected to have an installed capacity of 775 MW, is planned to be built off the coast of North Wales, adjacent to the existing Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, and to comprise up to 50 turbines. Awel y Môr is one of the seven extension projects that wereawardeda seabed lease agreement by the Crown Estate in 2020. The UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero granted development consent for the offshore wind project in 2023. In January this year,RWE secured CfDs for 6.9 GW of offshore wind projectsin the UK government’s AR7, including the Awel y Môr offshore wind farm. RWE is developing Awel y Môr with project partners Stadtwerke München (30%) and Siemens Financial Services (10%). Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

French geophysical services company Viridien has begun a multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) survey in the Central North Sea, spanning the UK and Norwegian sectors. The dense multi-client OBN survey covers 645 km2 in the Frigg area, with the final processed deliverables to be available in the third quarter of 2027. It is supported by industry funding, Dechun Lin, Head of Earth Data atViridien, said:“The start of this new survey highlights Viridien’s long-term commitment to the North Sea and to supporting our clients with high-quality multi-client data programs. Our extensive experience in the area, combined with our proven OBN imaging technologies, positions us to deliver valuable new insights for infrastructure-led exploration across this important cross-border region.” Viridien will apply its OBN processing and imaging technologies, including Time-Lag Full-Waveform Inversion, to the survey. As the company reported on May 18, the resulting dataset will deliver enhanced resolution and structural definition across the region’s complex geology and reservoirs. The Frigg field was discovered in 1971, and the plan for development and operation (PDO) was approved in 1974. The water depth at the area is 100 meters. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Una nota di Pergenova Breakwater, consorzio appaltatore della Fase A della nuova diga foranea del porto di Genova, ha reso nota la posa del ventunesimo cassone. “Questo cassone appartiene alla tipologia di grandi dimensioni – 67 metri di lunghezza, 30 metri di larghezza e quasi 34 metri di altezza, più alto di un palazzo di dieci piani – e rientra tra gli elementi prefabbricati che costituiscono la struttura portante della nuova barriera, la cui installazione richiede operazioni ad alta complessità tecnica in ambiente marino” ha fatto sapere il consorzio guidato da Webuild. Il ritmo di produzione e posa ha raggiunto i livelli previsti dal cronoprogramma (20 giorni) per questi cassoni, anche se in questo caso si è dovuto slittare di qualche giorno a causa di un’avaria verificatasi al rimorchiatore Gianemilio C che trainava il manufatto da Vado Ligure (tanto che il mezzo è stato rimpiazzato dal Paul). “La realizzazione dei mega cassoni avviene nel cantiere dedicato di Vado Ligure, dove è impiegata la Tronds Barge 33, una chiatta semisommergibile lunga 110 metri e larga 45 metri. Si tratta di una piattaforma altamente specializzata che può immergersi fino a 20 metri sotto il livello del mare, permettendo di lavorare in condizioni più stabili e facilitando le operazioni di costruzione e messa in acqua dei cassoni, anche in un contesto complesso come quello marino” ha fatto sapere Pergenova, che intanto ha esteso il subappalto per la produzione dei cassoni (che avverrà comunque a Vado) all’accoppiata di società di Madeira Daniel Silva Santos e Madeiracjn (ai primi 3 milioni di euro s’è aggiunto ora un contratto da 5,1 milioni per 10 cassoni). “In parallelo alla posa dei cassoni di base, proseguono le lavorazioni della sovrastruttura in mare, a conferma del coordinamento tra le diverse componenti dell’opera. Un elemento particolarmente innovativo del progetto riguarda la produzione del calcestruzzo per le coperture dei cassoni, che avviene direttamente in mare grazie a un doppio impianto installato su una chiatta galleggiante, operativa a circa 800 metri dalla costa. In pratica, una vera e propria fabbrica offshore: di giorno produce calcestruzzo direttamente sul posto, mentre nelle ore serali rientra in porto per il rifornimento delle materie prime” ha proseguito la nota. A rilento invece i lavori di dragaggio, i cui materiali sono come noto destinati al riempimento dei cassoni. Nei giorni scorsi la Capitaneria di porto ha prorogato l’autorizzazione a quelli nell’avamporto, che, iniziati a marzo dell’anno scorso, da ultimo cronoprogramma avrebbe dovuto concludersi a luglio 2025. Ovviamente ancora in corso anche quelli, più corposi (oltre 470mila mc), previsti nel bacino di Sampierdarena, che invece che partire nell’estate scorsa hanno visto il via solo a gennaio di quest’anno (avrebbero dovuto terminare in questi giorni). In proposito il subcommissario all’opera Carlo De Simone ha spiegato che “i dragaggi stanno proseguendo con mezzi piccoli quindi ci mettono un po’ di più del previsto”. Intanto, per quel che riguarda la Fase B, partita nelle scorse settimane, la Regione Liguria, stazione appaltante, ha emendato la propria legge del 2024 con cui stanziava 57 milioni di euro a copertura del quadro economico dell’opera, fatti salvi eventuali ribassi in sede di gara. Che ci sono stati, per circa 8,5 milioni di euro, che hanno ridotto di pari importo l’ammontare necessario per i lavori (da 439 a 431,5 milioni di euro) e il quadro economico (da 469,5 a 461 milioni di euro). Ora però, malgrado non risultino al momento problemi di copertura, la Regione ha deciso che quel gap tornerà fra le “somme a disposizione” dell’appalto, a coprire, ha spiegato De Simone, “eventuali previsioni come imprevisti o caro materiali”. A.M. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

APS sedia reunião do Pacto pela Diversidade, Equidade e Inclusão nas empresas estatais Por Redação PortalPortuario @PortalPortuario A Autoridade Portuária de Santos (APS) sediou, nesta quarta-feira (20/05), a 5ª reunião do grupo executivo do Pacto pela Diversidade, Equidade e Inclusão nas Empresas Estatais Federais, promovida pela Secretaria de Coordenação e Governança das Empresas Estatais (Sest), do Ministério da Gestão e da Inovação em Serviços Públicos. A reunião traçou o panorama atual da participação de mulheres e de pessoas negras, com deficiência e LGTBQIA+ nas empresas públicas federais. O evento, que ocorre mensalmente nas estatais engajadas no Pacto, contou com a participação de dirigentes do Ministério da Igualdade Racial e da Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários (Antaq), além de empregados públicos representando as 40 empresas signatárias do Pacto. Na abertura da reunião, a coordenadora-geral de Articulação e Avaliação de Governança da Sest, Ilana Danielle Soares Santos, destacou que a diversidade, além de se referir a direitos humanos, é uma pauta corporativa. “Não queremos que o protocolo de intenções assinado pelas empresas seja uma letra morta, fique engavetado. A realização desses encontros mantém o trabalho vivo, o que é essencial para levar as demandas para dentro das estatais e para que as ações sejam efetivamente implementadas”, afirmou Ilana. Na sequência, o presidente da APS, Anderson Pomini, ressaltou que a questão é fundamental por apontar caminhos para se “lidar com as nossas diferenças e buscar justiça social”. Em sua apresentação, intitulada “Promoção de Equidade Racial nas Estatais”, a coordenadora-geral de Ações Afirmativas no Trabalho e na Política do Ministério da Igualdade Racial, Rosana Machado de Souza, abordou questões como o racismo estrutural na sociedade brasileira e apontou para caminhos estruturantes para a ampliação de oportunidades e de transformação institucional no setor público. “Reconhecendo a capilaridade das estatais em todo o país, o poder de influenciar fornecedores e de contribuir pelo exemplo, efetivando ações afirmativas para seu próprio corpo de funcionários, é importantíssimo aproveitar o potencial das estatais para combater o racismo estrutural e modificar a realidade de exclusão que persiste no Brasil”, explicou Rosana. Ao tratar da “Equidade de Gênero no Setor Aquaviário”, a diretora da Antaq Cristina Castro conclamou o público masculino presente a se engajar na luta pelos direitos da mulher. Cristina argumentou que a participação feminina nas atividades das empresas, especialmente em posições de liderança, resulta em ganhos para o conjunto da sociedade. “Se não houver diversidade na empresa não haverá inovação”, afirmou. Encerrando a programação do período da manhã, Nuria Branco, assessora do Instituto PORTa, apresentou o trabalho dessa entidade do terceiro setor no acolhimento de mulheres atuam ou desejam atuar no setor portuário, promovendo eventos de networking, mentorias e cursos de capacitação. No período vespertino, os presentes participaram de dinâmicas de grupo voltadas ao alinhamento das dez ações previstas no Pacto para o biênio 2026/2027, com foco na continuidade das atividades planejadas. Por fim, os participantes prestigiaram a apresentação do coral da Amazul.

Axpo, dopo l’esperienza ormai consolidata con i traghetti di Gnv nel porto di Genova, opererà come trader e soprattutto come fornitore fisico di Gnl anche a Napoli per approvvigionare una nave da crociera. Secondo quanto appreso da SHIPPING ITALY l’operazione in programma lunedì 24 maggio riguarderà la nave Sun Princess della compagnia Princess Cruises, parte di Carnival Corporation. La stessa port authority ha annunciato un evento in programma proprio per celebrare questa importante novità sia per lo scalo di Napoli che per la stessa Axpo che entra così per la prima volta nel bunkeraggio di gas naturale liquefatto a navi da crociera in Italia. Operazioni simili in passato erano avvenute in Italia solo a La Spezia (anni fa il primo test con una nave da crociera di Costa) e più recentemente nel porto di Trieste con protagoniste Edison e la nave Silver Muse di Silversea. Nei giorni scorsi era stato lo stesso presidente dell’Adsp della Campania, Eliseo Cuccaro, ad annunciare che ci sarebbe stato “il primo bunkeraggio ship to ship di Gnl. Partirà una bettolina da Barcellona che scenderà a Napoli per rifornire una nave da crociera”. Intervenendo durante i Capri Talks, il vertice della port authority aveva aggiunto: “A mio avviso in questa fase transitoria può essere una soluzione, che dà la possibilità agli armatori di rispettare quei parametri che l’Unione Europea ci richiede in termini di emissioni, dà la possibilità al sistema e al Paese Italia di avere un’infrastruttura adesso finalmente a Napoli, e dà una prospettiva. Ci darà il tempo infatti di capire se nel prossimo futuro potranno essere implementate nuove tecnologie, immagino l’idrogeno più che l’elettrico, per risolvere definitivamente i problemi di inquinamento nei porti italiani”. Sun Princess, con 178.000 tonnellate di stazza lorda e consegnata a Princess Cruises nel 2024, è la prima nave da crociera a Gnl costruita da Fincantieri in Italia, presso lo stabilimento di Monfalcone. Prima della classe Sphere, questa nave può ospitare a bordo circa 4.300 persone e si basa su un design di piattaforma di nuova generazione. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Borr Drilling, an offshore drilling player with its corporate base in Bermuda, has secured 13 contracts year-to-date, enhancing its backlog by adding 2,250 days and $274 million in jack-up rig deals. Borr Drilling completed the acquisition offive premium jack-up rigsfrom Noble Corporation in January 2026 for a total purchase price of $360 million. The firm alsoentered into agreementsto acquire five more premium jack-up rigs via a new 50/50 joint venture for a total purchase price of $287 million. With 13 new deals in 2026, representing more than 2,250 days of backlog, the rig owner is optimistic about the offshore drilling market fundamentals in the future. The company also recognized contract commitments of a further 772 days upon completing its acquisition from Noble Corporation. After quarter-end, the company closed an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured convertible notes due 2033, with proceeds primarily used to repurchase existing convertible bonds due 2028. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Five Noble rigs change hands, expanding Borr Drilling’s fleet to 29 jack-ups TheGerdjack-up rig concluded operations with Lime Petroleum in Benin in mid-February 2026 and started work with Foxtrot International in the Ivory Coast in direct continuation of its previous assignment. TheGridrig finished work with New Age in Congo in mid-March 2026 and began operations withHalliburtoninAngolain late March 2026. TheNattrig ended its job with Eni in Congo in mid-March 2026 and commenced operations withSNEPCOinNigeriain late April 2026. TheGunnlodrig wrapped up its assignment withHLHV JOC in Vietnam in early April 2026 and kicked off operations withTLJOCin the same country in mid-May 2026. While theSkaldrig brought to an end its gig with Medco Energi in Thailand in mid-April 2026, theIdunrig drew to a close its job with PTTEP in Thailand in late April 2026, and theGroarig concluded operations with QatarEnergy in Qatar in late April 2026. On the other hand, theOdinrig’s assignment withCantiumhas been delayed to June 2026. TheForsetirig, which was released from its work with QatarEnergy LNG in May 2026, remains under a bareboat charter agreement with Noble until December 2026. This content is available after accepting the cookies. As Paratus closes its jack-up shop, Borr Drilling’s Mexican JV welcoming five rigs Bruno Morand, Borr Drilling’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:“Our operational performance in the first quarter of 2026 resulted in technical utilization of 99.4% and economic utilization of 97.0%. Revenue for the period was $247.0 million, while first-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $88.5 million, primarily impacted by the late contract start-up of the Odin, in addition to a credit loss provision of $8.4 million. “In the quarter, the Odin completed its mobilization from Mexico to the U.S. Gulf where operations were expected to start in February. However, start-up was delayed by additional contract preparation work and regulatory approvals. Looking ahead, we expect second quarter results to continue to be affected by the delayed start-up of the Odin, now anticipated to commence late June, as well as rigs transitioning between contracts.” Borr Drilling reported in its latest fleet status report that options were exercised for theJorojack-up rig from March 2026 to May 2026 bySiemens EnergyinGermany. TheRanrig secured an extension from April 2026 to September 2026 withEniinMexico. TheSkaldrig won a contract from June 2026 to November 2026 withVestigo PetroleuminMalaysia. TheThorrig obtained not only a contract from July 2026 to October 2026 withPVEP-CuulonginVietnambut also another deal from October 2026 to March 2027 with an undisclosed player in the same country. TheSifrig secured a letter of intent (LOA) from July 2026 to October 2026 with an unnamed company inSuriname. TheProspector 5rig got an LOA from July 2026 to May 2027 withBW EnergyinGabon. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Borr Drilling’s rig quartet lines up work in four corners of the world Morand elaborated:“Our contracting strategy continues to focus on covering near-term uncontracted days, balancing day rates with contract tenor. Since our last earnings report, we have secured eight contract commitments, representing over 1,100 days of additional firm work. Our full-year 2026 contract coverage increased to 71% at an average day rate of approximately $137,000 and coverage in the second half of the year now stands at 65%, as compared to 48% in our prior earnings report. “In the first quarter, we entered into an agreement for the acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs through a new joint venture in Mexico with an attractive valuation and financing structure. Upon closing, our fleet will in effect expand to 34 modern rigs. In April, we strengthened our capital structure through a $300 million convertible note offering, used to largely repurchase our existing 2028 convertible bonds. This transaction extended our maturity profile, lowered our financing cost, and increased the conversion price.” The firm’s unaudited results for the three months that ended on March 31, 2026, show a total operating revenue of $247 million, a decrease of $12.4 million or 5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. The first quarter adjusted EBITDA was $88.5 million, a drop of $16.7 million or 16% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Borr Drilling anticipates step-up in rig contracting game Morand emphasized:“While the Middle East conflict has created near-term uncertainty, key tenders in the region continue to progress, with some modest delays. More broadly, in our view, recent events have strengthened the longer-term outlook for the sector, providing for a higher oil price and a renewed focus on energy security. “Shallow-water basins continue to represent an attractive resource, offering low-cost, short-cycle barrels that enable our customers to respond rapidly to the market backdrop. Due to the planning and budgeting processes of our customers, we expect that improved activity and day rates will lag the oil price development by 6 to 12 months, as evidenced after the military invasion of Ukraine, when day rates strongly increased. “Therefore, we are increasingly confident about the company’s prospects for 2027 and 2028 as we expect the disruptions from the conflict in the Middle East to be both substantial and long-lasting. With this backdrop, Borr Drilling’s expanded fleet is well placed to support our customers’ demand and deliver long-term shareholder value as the cycle develops.” This content is available after accepting the cookies. Four Borr Drilling rigs’ ops in Middle East on ‘standby’ Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Japan’s exploration and production (E&P) company Inpex has shed light on the progress made in advancing discussions for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipeline gas offtake deals from a planned LNG project in Indonesia’s Masela block, which is seen as a way to fortify Southeast Asia’s energy security. Inpex has reached multiple agreements in principle with energy players, includingPT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero)forpipeline natural gas supply from theAbadi LNGproject andBP,PT Perusahaan Gas Negara,PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia, andShell Eastern Tradingfor LNG offtake from the same project in the Masela Block offshore Indonesia. The Japanese player is currently advancing the large-scale LNG project as operator through its subsidiary, Inpex Masela, in partnership with its joint venture partners, PT Pertamina Hulu Energi and Petronas Masela. The production sharing contract (PSC) is valid until November 15, 2055. The company intends to work with prospective customers toward finalizing sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) that are collectively expected to cover a significant portion of the project’s anticipated LNG production volume. The firm claims that the agreements in principle relating to LNG offtake represent an important milestone for the project and contribute to steadyprogresstoward a final investment decision (FID). The agreement in principle regarding pipeline natural gas supply is expected to lead to a gas sales agreement (GSA). The Abadi gas field is anticipated to support efficient development and stable production of LNG and pipeline gas over the long term. “The discussions are also aligned with the Indonesian government’s focus on optimizing domestic natural resource utilization and are expected to support energy demand growth across the Asia-Pacific region,”underlined Inpex. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

UK-headquartered energy giant BP and its partners have penned three production sharing contracts (PSCs) for oil and gas blocks off the coast of Indonesia, Southeast Asia. The British player is also participating in another offshore block, which Japan’s exploration and production (E&P) company Inpex secured offshore Eastern Java in Indonesia. The three new PSCs bring the UK firm’s total participation in oil and gas blocks in Indonesia to 11. Two of the latest PSCs are for theBintuniandDrawaexploration blocks, which are located near the existing BP-operatedTangguh LNGin Papua Barat, creating potential for short-cycle development. The company also confirmed its participation in the Inpex-operatedBarongblock in East Java. The agreements, part of the second Indonesia Petroleum Bidding Round 2025 hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia, which were signed between BP and the government of Indonesia, represented bySKK Migas, were witnessed byBahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. At the Bintuni and Drawa blocks, BP’s partners compriseCNOOC Southeast Asia,MI Berau, a joint venture between Inpex andMitsubishi Corporation, andIndonesia Natural Gas Resources Muturi, anLNG Japan Corporation. The UK player also holds a 49% stake in the Barong block, where Inpex acts as the operator with a 51% interest. William Lin, EVP Gas & Low Carbon Energy, commented:“These agreements demonstrate our ongoing investment in Indonesia’s energy security and economic growth. We already have world-class assets in the country, and, subject to success, the proximity of two of these new blocks to our existing infrastructure could support the potential future development and production of these resources. “This year marks BP’s 60th in Indonesia and, through our dedicated regional team and continuous focus on safety and operational performance, we look forward to working with the government and our partners to continue supporting the country’s energy resilience and development objectives for years to come.” The Barong working area is situated off the coast of East Java, where several oil and gas fields have been discovered; thus, Inpex underlines that East Java Province is expected to generate stable energy demand in the medium to long term. The Japanese player and its partner anticipate an early transition to development and production if exploration activities are successful. The company expects that its upstream exploration activities in the Barong area will contribute to the expansion of its natural gas and LNG business. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Inpex coming aboard Australia’s huge multibillion-dollar gas project Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Oceaneering has won an integrated offshore installation contract with Burullus Gas Company, a joint venture of Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Shell Petroleum, for a gas field development project offshore Egypt. The contract was awarded to the company’s Offshore Projects Group for the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) project. Oceaneering will provide an integrated solution to support the transportation, offshore installation, and commissioning of a refurbished subsea umbilical and a 2,000-meter replacement thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) flowline, including procurement and integration of the TCP, as well as supply associated remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and survey services to support offshore operations. Work to refurbish the umbilical was performed at the company’s umbilical manufacturing facility in Rosyth, UK. According to Oceaneering, the offshore operations are expected to commence on an accelerated schedule. “This award highlights Oceaneering’s ability to deliver integrated offshore installation solutions on an expedited timeline to restore production,”saidChris Dyer, Senior Vice President of Oceaneering’s Offshore Projects Group. “By bringing together logistics management, refurbishment expertise, vessel operations, and ROV services, we can provide our customer with an end-to-end, single source solution that accelerates project execution and delivers significant value. We are proud to continue supporting the WDDM development through our comprehensive offshore capabilities.” The WDDM concession is located approximately 90 kilometers offshore Egypt, on the north-western part of the Nile Delta. It includes 17 gas fields at water depths ranging from 300 to 1,200 meters. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Two Norwegian energy players, Equinor and Aker BP, have forged a strategic alliance to augment future production and value creation across selected parts of their oil and gas portfolios on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), enabling them to better align ownership interests, support coordinated development, and enhance overall resource recovery. Equinor and Aker BP will seek alignment on key areas of joint interest on the NCS, with the aim of speeding up the development of resources to uphold high production levels and unlock value. The duo has agreed on a set of transactions in theTroll-Fram(Ringvei Vest),Yggdrasil, andWistingareas that will strengthen alignment on future developments. Kjetil Hove, Executive Vice President for Exploration & Production Norway, commented:”Equinor and Aker BP have identified key areas to increase value creation from discoveries that have not yet been developed for production on the Norwegian continental shelf. “We have completed important transactions that will contribute to efficient resource utilisation and greater value creation. By aligning interests across these assets, we can enable better and faster project decisions.” The deal includes the divestment of a 19% interest in several discoveries in the Ringvei Vest area to Aker BP, encapsulating theGrosbeak,Røver Nord & Sør,Toppand, andSwisher. Equinor is the operator of Ringvei Vest, expected to be a cluster development of multiple oil and gas discoveries in the Troll-Fram area of the North Sea. This means that Aker BP is acquiring 19% in licenses PL 090JS, PL 248I, and PL 925 (Grosbeak), PL 248C (Swisher), PL 630 (Toppand), and PL 923 (Røver Nord and Røver Sør). This content is available after accepting the cookies. North Sea field’s start-up augments Europe’s gas arsenal 48-years after discovery The agreement is perceived to strengthen the alignment of ownership interests in the licenses, supporting a more coordinated approach to development planning and project execution. The parties also aim to include theKveikjediscovery in the Ringvei Vest development. In addition, Equinor will divest a 38.16% interest and keep 61.84% in theFriggUK licence P2343 to Aker BP, enabling joint development of theOmega Alfadiscovery and the Frigg field oil resource potential in the area. The divestment will enable coordinated appraisal and development of the cross-border discovery. In return, Equinor will increase its ownership in the Wisting discovery in PL 537 and PL 537B from 35% to 42.5% and further strengthen its position in the largest undeveloped discovery on the NCS, while Aker BP will pay a cash consideration to the Norwegian state-owned giant of $23 million. Karl Johnny Hersvik, CEO of Aker BP, underlined:“This collaboration improves ownership alignment in areas where we see significant potential, while coordination with Equinor will further strengthen project outcomes. Omega Alfa has materially increased the prospectivity of the Frigg structure, including on the UK side of the border. “With a more balanced ownership position, we can now advance exploration drilling to test that potential, which could add meaningfully to the Yggdrasil resource base and support our ambition of producing more than one billion barrels from the area. Ringvei Vest is an area we have followed closely over time. The Kveikje discovery marked our entry, and we have now established a significant position in this prospective area.” This content is available after accepting the cookies. More oil unearthed in Norwegian waters as Equinor strikes black gold again These transactions are interpreted to support Equinor’s strategy to optimize its oil and gas portfolio and enable high-value, timely developments on the NCS towards 2035. The agreements, which have an effective date of January 1, 2026, are subject to regulatory approvals. Hove added:“These agreements will enable better development solutions, reduce complexity, and support value creation in line with our long-term strategy.” Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Following what was described as the world’s first type approval (TAT) and factory acceptance testing (FAT) for this type of engine some three months ago, Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed another FAT for its ammonia-fueled two-stroke marine engine. Built by Yuchai Marine Power (YCMP), the X52DF-A-1.0 engine underwent testing in April, in the presence of China Classification Society. This latest FAT follows the completion of TAT and the first FAT of the ammonia-fueled engine platform at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine & Machinery (HHI-EMD) facility in South Korea,as announced in February. According to WinGD, the testing took place on the 52-bore engine to be installed on a 25,000m3 LPG/ammonia carrier and demonstrated stable engine performance and encouraging emissions results. NOx emissions during ammonia operation were significantly lower than those from conventional fuels, while N2O emissions remained minimal, contributing to an improved overall greenhouse gas profile. The engine will be installed on the first vessel for Tianjin Southwest Maritime in a series of four LPG/ammonia carriers currently under construction at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in China. “The successful completion of Factory Acceptance Testing in China provides further validation of our X-DF-A platform across key performance and safety parameters. The results demonstrate continued progress in the development and validation of ammonia-fuelled engine technology,”saidPeter Krähenbühl, VP Product Center at WinGD. “Bringing ammonia propulsion into commercial service depends on close cooperation across the maritime value chain, particularly between engine designers and engine builders. Working closely with partners such as YCMP allows us to translate development progress into reliable manufacturing and testing outcomes, supporting the safe and efficient deployment of ammonia-fuelled propulsion technologies.” Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!