Brunei hopes to complete the first stage of a new decommissioning hub during 2025, after initial foundation works commenced earlier this year.
The nation’s first integrated marine maintenance and decommissioning yard is being put together by Anson International Sdn Bhd, which groups Qaswa Holdings of the Adinin Group, CessCon Decom of the UK and Korea’s Dongil Shipyard Co. Ltd.
The project also has the backing of the Ministry of Finance & Economy, Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) and Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd.
Located at Pulau Muara Besar, Brunei’s first commercial integrated decommissioning and marine maintenance yard will first service domestic demand, then wider regional demand.
It will see the creation of a 16-acre integrated yard and initially support Brunei’s own ambitious decommissioning efforts.
Brunei is home to some of the oldest oil and gas infrastructure anywhere in the Asia Pacific region, with 214 offshore platforms and over 1,400 wells.
By offering decommissioning services along with marine maintenance, repair and overhaul, the aim of the new yard is to retain and generate in-country value for Brunei as it phases out some of its ageing hydrocarbon infrastructure.
The yard’s operation is expected to create more than a hundred direct jobs, with Anson International offering apprenticeships and overseas training with CessCon Decom and Dongil for local staff.
Beacon Offshore Energy's Shenandoah floating production system in the Gulf of America is being served by Danos Operations Services via a contract signed by the partners.
The production services contract will be delivered by a team of production operators, instrumentation and electrical technicians, mechanics, and offshore installation managers. Several employees began work on the platform in 2024.
“We are honoured to support Beacon Offshore Energy with production services,” said CEO Paul Danos. “Danos is a people-focused company, and we’re proud to introduce our new partner to the high-performing employees and strong customer service that define our team.”
In the final stages of hook-up with production expected later this summer, the Shenandoah facility boasts of a nameplate capacity of 120,000 barrels of oil per day. Located approximately 230 miles from New Orleans, the project represents a major investment in the future of US offshore production.
Founded in 1947, Danos started out as a small tugboat company, gradually expanding its services with the evolving offshore industry, now employing about 1,300 production services personnel in the Gulf of America. Its comprehensive suite of services include production, supply chain and energy systems. It delivers fabrication, construction, coatings and other project services as well.
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Experts from law firm Pinsent Masons have highlighted the challenges and opportunities arising from decommissioning activities in Australia.
Senior Associate Angus Frean, an energy and infrastructure specialist said, “Offshore decommissioning campaigns are incredibly complex.
“They involve lining up availability of highly specialised vessels, specialist subcontractors and equipment and port access while also navigating the logistical issues arising from the vast distances involved and work constraints arising from offshore conditions.
“Any disruption on a decommissioning campaign is likely to result in significant delays and, potentially, be very costly.”
The infrastructure can also be a long way offshore, increasing the risk of bringing contaminants from those areas back and potentially harming the fragile Australian ecosystem.
In contrast, leaving equipment or infrastructure offshore requires consideration of the environmental impact that degradation of equipment and infrastructure can have over time.
Partner Florence Riviere, an expert in planning and environment law at Pinsent Masons, speaking at the recent D&A AUS 2025 conference, said, “Research and data of environmental impacts in Australian waters is still in its infancy, but it is a constantly changing landscape, with an increased interest and awareness about the environmental impact of offshore projects, including because of an increase in offshore wind projects.
“Environmental approvals for major offshore projects are likely to be under increasingly greater scrutiny, with further challenges to environmental approvals anticipated,” she said.
“It is essential that environmental plans and assessments, including consultation, are undertaken comprehensively and exhaustively, with an eye on recent legal and scientific developments.”
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Independent oil and gas company, Perenco, has recently commissioned a floating LNG (FLNG) vessel to advance gas commercialisation offshore Gabon while also repurposing flared gas
In line with Gabon's first large-scale gas development, this is a flagship project in the Cap Lopez LNG terminal that is set to come online in 2026.
The FLNG is currently undergoing construction in Dubai as it promises to reach a capacity of 700,000 tons of LNG and 25,000 tons of LPG anually, backed by storage infrastructure capable of holding 137,000 cu/m.
This US$2bn project is being supported by Perenco's affiliate Dixstone under a contract with engineering and construction company, Technomak, for the integration of the offshore FLNG barge.
The Cap Lopez project will significantly contribute to Perenco's natural gas strategy, while also serving as a means for energy diversification and larger economic growth of the country. It will also ensure energy security and industrialisation.
This development moves alongside Perenco's major optimisation project in the Republic of Congo as well. The company has initiated the construction of the Kombi 2 platform on the Kombi-Likalala-Libondo II permit. Amounting to more than US$200mn, the project will see new drilling phases, infrastructure upgrades and the optimisation of existing wells.
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In a bid to advance the offshore sector on the coast of Sao Paulo for enhanced oil, gas and energy production in Brazil, Petrobras, the Secretariat for Economic Development of the State of Sao Paulo, InvestSP agency and the Brazilian Energy Council (Brenc) formalised a protocol of intentions.
This establishes guidelines for institutional, technical and operational cooperation to promote coordinated actions in infrastructure, workforce development, innovation, regulation and sustainability on the coast of São Paulo, so that it can become the prime hub for offshore operations in the country.
The development comes as part of Petrobras' Strategic Planning 2050 and Business Plan 2025-2029, comprising investment designs worth US$111bn, and US$ 77bn planned for the development of production and exploration projects, including basins off the coast of Sao Paulo.
The agreement was signed during SP Offshore 2025 by Petrobras' Executive Manager of Production Development Projects, Dimitrios Magalhaes; the Secretary of State for Economic Development, Jorge Lima; the Director of Projects and Innovation at InvestSP, Thiago Camargo, and the Founding Director of Brenc, Eduardo Varela.
"This protocol of intentions formalises the beginning of joint actions that will be outlined and executed by Petrobras, the State of São Paulo, InvestSP and Brenc, aiming at studying opportunities that encompass all the logistics, labour, financing and regulatory environment necessary for the development of offshore operations, and is aligned with the corporate strategy of strengthening Brazilian production chains and regional vocations, within a business logic and with competitive costs," said Magalhaes.
"Petrobras is responsible for 90% of the country's oil and natural gas production, a large part of which comes from our bases on the coast of Sao Paulo. Promoting actions aimed at investing in and developing the region's offshore potential contributes to the sustainability of our business and the strengthening of the sector in Brazil," said Lilian Barreto, Petrobras' Leopoldo Americo Miguez de Mello Research, Development and Innovation Centre (Cenpes).
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The Forum Energy Technologies (FET) Subsea product line has secured a contract to provide two work class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to CCC (Underwater Engineering) S.A.L (CCC (UE)), the UAE-based offshore construction organisation
Kevin Taylor, Vice President - Operations, Subsea Technologies said, “CCC (UE) has long been a user of FET ROVs and we are pleased that we are able to further consolidate our relationship with this contract, our first directly with the company.
“These particular subsea assets are robust and built to operate in the harshest of subsea environments. Their reliability is renowned around the world and we look forward to working with CCC (UE) to enhance its global subsea service offerings.”
Tavis Letherby, CCC (UE) ROV/Survey Manager, said, “With acquisition of new DPIII DSCV, Wadad Aletheia, it was important to ensure the vessel has the right WROV systems, capable of working down to a depth of 3,000m, in line with the vessel’s maximum working depth. The purchase of the XLX-C 200HP systems, will complement the DPIII DSCV Wadad Aletheia, ensuring its full potential for subsea operations."
The FET Perry XLX-C 3000m systems will be used for construction, drill support, pipeline and platform inspection, survey, salvage and cleaning services. The first of the two ROVs will be delivered in November 2025, with the second scheduled for delivery in June 2026.
The XLX-C features significantly enhanced performance across the full range of demanding intervention and survey tasks without compromising its reliability. This work-class ROV is compact yet powerful, delivering 200hp, 3000kg through-frame lift and advanced hydraulic tooling capabilities. The ROV features the ICE Unity control system with high-precision auto functions and dynamic positioning, making it ideal for demanding subsea operations.
CCC (UE) offers comprehensive solutions for offshore operations worldwide, including inspection, repair and subsea asset installation.
The two ROVs, which will have a Type 5C Top Hat Tether Management System and 3300 metre umbilical, are being manufactured at FET’s UK facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, UK. FET’s ROVs are used globally to support underwater industry applications, including in defence, traditional and sustainable energy, telecommunications, mining, aquaculture and academia.
Set to operate in the Raia Manta and Raia Pintada fields in the Campos Basin, floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel called Raia is currently undergoing construction.
The scale and complexity of the construction is testament to the advanced and cutting edge technology that backs the vessel. Prioritising operational safety and automation, the vessel has the capacity to process more than 100,000 barrels of oil per day with efficiency and environmental responsibility.
The FPSO's structural strength and integrated control and safety systems enable the easy execution of complicated operations while keeping sustainability in mind.
Its construction sees state-of-the-art engineering, energy transition values and teamwork, generating technology, jobs, and national development.
The vessel will operate for Equinor who onboarded MODEC to deliver the second phase of an engineering procurement construction and installation (EPCI) contract. Alongside processing equipment and hull marine systems, it will provide topsides designed to produce approximately 125,000 barrels of crude oil per day as well as produce and export approximately 565 million standard cubic feet of associated gas per day. Its minimum storage capacity of crude oil will be 2,000,000 barrels.
MODEC will also cover the initial operation and maintenance services for the FPSO.
CAM Integrated Solutions has announced its official entry into the offshore decommissioning market, marking a significant milestone for the company as it continues to broaden its service offerings.
CAM’s new Decommissioning Division will provide clients with turnkey solutions that ensure the efficient and environmentally responsible retirement of end-of-life assets. By integrating decommissioning with its existing services, CAM is positioned to deliver great value to operators navigating end-of-life asset strategies offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.
To spearhead the new initiative, CAM has appointed Brady Barras as the Vice President of Decommissioning. With more than 31 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas industry, Barras will bring his wealth of expertise to decommissioning project through the Gulf and beyond.
Craig Pierrotti, CEO of CAM Integrated Solutions, said, “We are thrilled to be entering the decommissioning market, a natural next step in the evolution of CAM’s integrated service offering. Brady’s depth of knowledge, hands-n experience, and commitment to operational excellent make him the ideal person to lead this new endeavour. I am confident that with Brady at the helm, CAM will quickly establish itself as a trusted and forward-thinking partner in the decommissioning space.”
A complex wellhead severance project was completed in the Southern North Sea by Mermaid Subsea Services following critical challenges relating to target well removal.
This was tackled with a dedicated precision subsea tooling and expert project execution to sever and recover the well conductor, with all environmental and regulatory standards considered.
Delivered on schedule and within budget, the Island Valiant-driven campaign turned out successful with close coordination across multiple vendors to ensure seamless and safe operation.
Scott Cormack, Regional Director for Mermaid Subsea Services (UK), said, “This successful wellhead severance marks a major achievement for Mermaid. By overcoming previous challenges, we’ve demonstrated our capability to deliver complex decommissioning scopes safely, efficiently, and in line with regulations.”
This success ads to Mermaid's other effective completion of a scale inhibitor treatment on the Teal P2 well, part of the Anasuria Cluster in the Central North Sea.
Also conducted from the Island Valiant vessel, this time on behalf of Anasuria Operating Company (AOC), the intervention aims to safeguard production flow and well integrity for at least three years.
Recent projects underscore Mermaid’s growing capability in complex subsea work and its strong collaboration with multiple partners.
In addition to plans to introduce Mermaid’s own dive vessel later in 2025, limited availability remains for the Island Valiant, which the company has chartered for a second year.
Sapura Energy, which has been conducting work on Australia’s Northern Endeavour project, said it intends to extend its involvement in the decommissioning and abandonment (D&A) sector as activity grows.
The Malaysia-based group stated that it is realigning its engineering and construction segment “to meet evolving industry demands” across a range of geographical areas and industry niches.“
Through its joint venture, Kitar Solutions, the group also plans to grow its presence in decommissioning services, leveraging established expertise and client networks,” it noted.
The partnership between Sapura Energy and Kitar Solutions, also links up with expertise from AF Offshore Decom, which leverages two decades of North Sea decommissioning expertise, as well as bringing in strategic offshore and onshore assets suitable for decommissioning services in Australia and across the south-east Asia region and elsewhere.
Earlier this year, the light well intervention vessel, the Sapura Constructor, completed work in the Laminaria-Corallina oil fields covering well suspension and flushing, as part of the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake (FPSO) vessel decommissioning programme.
The campaign, which started in September 2024, is being overseen by Phase 1 contractor Petrofac Facilities Management Limited.
Sapura Energy said it also intends to optimise the deployment of other assets, such as Sapura 3500 and Sapura 1200, in non-decommissioning work to regions with “higher market activity”, identifying Brazil as a key area of operation, with all six of its jointly-owned pipelay vessels operating under long-term contracts.
Egypt is set to enhance its natural gas production with the operation of a major new well, Zohr-6, in the Zohr field, located offshore in the Mediterranean Sea.
The details of this project were given to Al Arabiya Business by an Egyptian government employee.
According to Al Arabiya Business, this well is projected to yield 40 to 50 million cubic feet of gas daily, contributing significantly to Egypt’s energy needs.
The initiative, led by the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in collaboration with Italy’s Eni through their joint venture Petrobel, aims to address rising domestic demand, particularly for electricity and industrial sectors.
To ensure efficient production, Eni is implementing advanced water management techniques at Zohr-6, including chemical injections to prevent water leakage during gas extraction.
These efforts are part of broader operations to maintain the field’s output, which currently accounts for 1.1 to 1.2 billion cubic feet per day, which is approximately 30% of Egypt’s total gas production.
The Ministry’s strategic focus on the Zohr field includes ongoing investments, with US$13.5bn already allocated out of a US$39bn partnership with Eni since the field’s development began.
In early 2025, the arrival of a drilling vessel signaled intensified efforts to expand Zohr’s capacity.
Recent drilling and evaluation of 16 wells in Egypt’s Mediterranean concessions between July 2024 and May 2025 led to five new gas discoveries, promising a medium-term boost to national production.
Additionally, a US$120mn contract awarded to National United Petroleum Services Company (NESR) in March 2025 supports well maintenance through specialized chemical supplies.
Egypt’s gas strategy also addresses a production-consumption gap, with the government securing over 1.6 billion cubic feet per day through pipelines and LNG imports to meet 25-30% of the shortfall.
The Zohr-6 well’s activation in June 2025 marks a critical step in reducing this dependency and strengthening Egypt’s energy security.
Decom Engineering has developed an ultra-light Chopsaw which has the ability to transform how contractors approach challenging subsea cutting operations.
The C1-16UL represents the most significant advancement in Decom’s Chopsaw range, specifically engineered to handle the demanding task of cutting flexible risers and mooring chains under tension.
A standout feature is the chopsaw’s weight characteristics – weighing approximately 270kg in air but only 30kg in sea water. The dramatic weight reduction offers unprecedented manoeuvrability with ROVs while maintaining robust cutting capabilities.
Commercial Director Nick McNally said, “We've fundamentally rewritten the chopsaw rulebook. Where traditional subsea cutting relied on heavier, rigid steel frames, we've created a tool that delivers superior performance while being light enough for smaller ROVs to deploy effectively. This eliminates the need for cranes and enables access to challenging locations previously considered inaccessible."
Following extensive testing and trails, the C1-16UL has been successfully deployed offshore on international projects, leading to Decom investing in three additional units which are currently engaged in cutting and flexible riser cutting operations.
McNally added, “Close collaboration with our clients has enabled us to deliver a tool that cuts large mooring chain in a matter of minutes, where previously these operations could take hours per cut using other methods. The efficiency gains and cost savings are transformational for our clients' subsea operations."
“The versatility of the C1-16UL allows for cuts to be made in any orientation, providing unprecedented flexibility in various operational scenarios. This adaptability, combined with its lightweight design, opens up entirely new possibilities for subsea intervention work.
“We identified significant knowledge gaps that couldn't be bridged by existing adaptations of conventional technology. The redesign of the cutting frame using subsea aluminium to reduce weight, the reconfiguration of hydraulic drive systems to enhance efficiency, and the integration of buoyancy control systems are hallmarks of Decom’s innovative approach to offering clients optimal cutting solutions.”
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