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SLB to support offshore production restoration for Brunei Shell Petroleum

SLB to support offshore production restoration for Brunei Shell Petroleum

Global energy technology company SLB has secured a contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) to support the restoration of production from shut-in wells across several offshore fields in Brunei. The project will cover a range of activities, including subsurface evaluation, identification of suitable well candidates, engineering and offshore execution. SLB…

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IRDA Delegation visits Pengerang Deepwater Terminals as Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Gains Momentum

IRDA Delegation visits Pengerang Deepwater Terminals as Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Gains Momentum

A delegation from the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) recently visited Pengerang Deepwater Terminals (PDT) in Johor, Malaysia, as part of the authority's ongoing engagement with key regional stakeholders. Hosted by Pengerang Terminals Sdn Bhd (PTSB), the visit provided IRDA representatives with an overview of the scale and capabilities of…

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Continental Resources expands Permian footprint with FireBird Energy acquisition

Continental Resources expands Permian footprint with FireBird Energy acquisition

Continental Resources is set to significantly expand its presence in the Permian Basin through an agreement to acquire FireBird Energy II LLC, a portfolio company of Quantum Capital Group. The transaction will add a substantial Midland Basin position to Continental's existing operations, bringing further oil-weighted production and development opportunities within…

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Mazarine Energy enters Dutch energy market with Wintershall Noordzee acquisition

Mazarine Energy enters Dutch energy market with Wintershall Noordzee acquisition

Mazarine Energy has completed the acquisition of a 50 percent shareholding in Wintershall Noordzee B.V. from Wintershall Dea GmbH, marking the company's entry into the Dutch energy market. The transaction represents a strategic step in Mazarine Energy's efforts to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its presence in Northwest Europe. Expanding…

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New Cebu Energy Terminal Project to strengthen energy supply across the Visayas

New Cebu Energy Terminal Project to strengthen energy supply across the Visayas

Northern Star Energy Corporation and Sta. Cruz Storage Corporation (SCSC) are participating in the development of a new energy terminal in Cebu through Therma Cebu Energy Inc. (TCEI), a joint venture between SCSC and Therma Power, Inc. (TPI). The project is designed to support Shell’s expanding terminal network while strengthening…

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Hunt Oil Company signs agreement with PDVSA to support Venezuela’s oil and gas production

Hunt Oil Company signs agreement with PDVSA to support Venezuela’s oil and gas production

Hunt Oil Company has entered into a new agreement with Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) aimed at supporting the expansion of Venezuela’s oil and gas production, positioning the Dallas-based company among the first US companies to take such a step. The agreement is intended to contribute to the revitalisation and…

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Fluxys affiliate GMSL will join forces with Energy One Ltd

Fluxys affiliate GMSL will join forces with Energy One Ltd

Energy One Limited and Fluxys have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement under which Energy One will acquire 100 percent of Fluxys’ UK-based affiliate, GMSL, while Fluxys will become a strategic shareholder in Energy One with an 18.26 percent stake. The proposed transaction represents the largest acquisition in Energy One’s…

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APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd partner to drive future growth at Maasvlakte II

APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd partner to drive future growth at Maasvlakte II

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to acquire a 25 percent stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. The partnership is intended to support the terminal’s continued development, capacity expansion and operational performance, while reinforcing the importance of Maasvlakte II as a key European hub for the Gemini…

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Santos reports strong first-half performance as Pikka begins production

Santos reports strong first-half performance as Pikka begins production

Santos has reported a solid first-half performance for 2026, with the company entering a significant period of transition as the Pikka project commenced production and the Barossa project progressed through commissioning and ramp-up. The Australian energy company recorded first-half production of 45.6 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), representing a…

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Temporary vapour recovery unit replacement can help prevent industrial downtime

Temporary vapour recovery unit replacement can help prevent industrial downtime

Industrial processes across the energy, chemical and storage sectors can generate harmful gases and vapours that pose risks to the environment, workers and surrounding communities. Effective emissions control is therefore an important component of modern production and storage facilities, helping operators meet environmental regulations while maintaining safe working conditions. Stationary…

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Equinor joins Chevron in Namibia exploration licence

Equinor joins Chevron in Namibia exploration licence

Equinor has agreed to acquire a 17.4 percent participating interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 90 (PEL 90) in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia from Harmattan Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Chevron. The transaction marks Equinor’s entry into Namibia and gives the Norwegian energy company access to a drill-ready exploration prospect…

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Emerson to automate BP-operated Shah Deniz Compression project

Emerson to automate BP-operated Shah Deniz Compression project

Global automation technology company Emerson has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from BP to provide advanced automation technologies for the Shah Deniz Compression project offshore Azerbaijan. The contract builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies. Emerson has previously served as the main automation contractor for BP’s Azeri Central East…

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Solitude Pipeline System reaches final investment decision to transport gas from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast

Solitude Pipeline System reaches final investment decision to transport gas from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast

WhiteWater, together with Devon Energy Corporation, MPLX LP, Diamondback Energy and Western Midstream Partners, has reached a positive final investment decision (FID) to develop the Solitude Pipeline System. The project will comprise two 48-inch natural gas pipelines, each connecting the Permian Basin with Katy, Texas. The development has secured substantial…

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Dodge® Industrial acquires PSC Couplings, adding disc coupling design and manufacturing to its portfolio

Dodge® Industrial acquires PSC Couplings, adding disc coupling design and manufacturing to its portfolio

Dodge Industrial, Inc. has acquired PSC Couplings, LLC, a Richfield, Wisconsin-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance disc couplings. The acquisition expands Dodge’s engineering, product design and manufacturing capabilities in disc couplings and represents a significant investment in the growth of its coupling business. PSC has established a strong position in…

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Twinsity launches major platform update for industrial inspection workflows

Twinsity launches major platform update for industrial inspection workflows

Twinsity has launched Twinsity V2, a major update to its industrial inspection platform designed to give inspection teams greater control over how they record, review and report asset conditions. The update introduces a rebuilt interface, centralised project management and a new Observation Profile Builder, allowing inspection teams to configure the…

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bp to acquire Woodside Energy’s interest in Calypso Gas Project in Trinidad and Tobago

bp to acquire Woodside Energy’s interest in Calypso Gas Project in Trinidad and Tobago

bp has agreed to acquire Woodside Energy’s 70 percent interest in Block TTDAA 14, the Calypso gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago, in a transaction that will give bp full ownership and operatorship of the early-stage deepwater development. The acquisition will increase bp’s interest in Calypso to 100 percent, strengthening…

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SLB and Equinor sign multi-year agreement to expand offshore stimulation capability in Norway

SLB and Equinor sign multi-year agreement to expand offshore stimulation capability in Norway

SLB and Equinor have signed a multi-year agreement for advanced reservoir stimulation services across the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), including a major upgrade of the well stimulation vessel MV Island Captain. The agreement will provide dedicated offshore stimulation capacity to support the development of tight reservoirs and help maximise recovery…

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Zink Family Office establishes Zink Industrial Group

Zink Family Office establishes Zink Industrial Group

The Zink Family Office has established Zink Industrial Group (Zink Industrial), a new holding company focused on acquiring and growing established industrial businesses. The company was established effective June 3rd, 2026. Drawing on nearly a century of entrepreneurial experience, Zink Industrial will invest in manufacturing, fabrication, process equipment and other…

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Parker Hannifin completes acquisition of Filtration Group Corporation

Parker Hannifin completes acquisition of Filtration Group Corporation

Parker Hannifin Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of Filtration Group Corporation, marking another step in the company’s ongoing portfolio transformation. The acquisition brings Filtration Group Corporation’s range of engineered filtration technologies and aftermarket capabilities into Parker’s portfolio, strengthening its offering across key growth markets including life sciences, HVAC/R,…

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Argentina LNG project submits application for large investment incentive regime

Argentina LNG project submits application for large investment incentive regime

Argentina LNG, an integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) project being developed by YPF, Eni and XRG, has submitted an application to participate in Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI). The application marks a significant step in the development of the proposed large-scale LNG export project, which is designed to leverage…

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Grain LNG appoints Peter Abdo as chief executive officer

Grain LNG appoints Peter Abdo as chief executive officer

Grain LNG, the UK’s largest LNG import terminal, has announced the appointment of energy industry executive Peter Abdo as chief executive officer, effective October 1st. Grain LNG is jointly owned on a 50/50 basis by Centrica plc and Energy Capital Partners (ECP). Abdo brings more than 30 years of experience…

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Ghent Renewables commissions second production line to boost waste oil processing for biofuels and SAF

Ghent Renewables commissions second production line to boost waste oil processing for biofuels and SAF

Ghent Renewables has successfully commissioned its second production line, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and expanding its capacity to process second-generation waste oils into feedstocks for biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The new production line increases Ghent Renewables’ processing capacity and enhances its ability to produce…

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CB&I completes first fill of pioneering non-vacuum LH2 storage demonstration tank

CB&I completes first fill of pioneering non-vacuum LH2 storage demonstration tank

CB&I has completed the first fill of a liquid hydrogen (LH2) demonstration tank using non-vacuum insulation technology at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Hydrogen Test Facility (HTF), marking a significant milestone in the development of large-scale LH2 storage. Drawing on more than six decades of experience in cryogenic insulation…

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Xylem to acquire Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, strengthening industrial presence in high growth sectors

Xylem to acquire Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, strengthening industrial presence in high growth sectors

Xylem Inc., a global water technology company, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses from Indicor for $1.46 billion. The acquisition will expand Xylem’s ability to serve a broader range of mission-critical industrial applications while supporting its strategy of increasing exposure to high-growth…

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Mora Energy completes two Permian Basin acquisitions and enhances capitalisation

Mora Energy completes two Permian Basin acquisitions and enhances capitalisation

Mora Energy has completed two acquisitions in the Midland Basin while significantly expanding its available capital through increased equity commitments from its financial sponsor and the closing of a new revolving credit facility. Acquisitions Mora recently completed the acquisition of Tejon Treating and Carbon Solutions LLC from funds managed by…

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TEPSA Netherlands marks first rail loading of sustainable aviation fuel

TEPSA Netherlands marks first rail loading of sustainable aviation fuel

TEPSA Netherlands has reached a significant milestone in its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) operations with the successful loading of its first rail tank cars at its Netherlands facility. A total of 40 rail tank cars were loaded with SAF, marking an important step in the development of a more sustainable…

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Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan and HF Sinclair announce final investment decision for Western Gateway Pipeline

Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan and HF Sinclair announce final investment decision for Western Gateway Pipeline

Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan and HF Sinclair have finalised a joint venture agreement and taken a final investment decision (FID) to proceed with the proposed Western Gateway Pipeline system, a 1,300-mile refined products pipeline designed to establish a new fuel supply route across the western United States. Under the joint…

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