Serica Energy plc has confirmed the completion of scheduled maintenance at the Triton Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, with the restart of production operations now underway.
The Triton FPSO is operated by South Korea's Dana Petroleum.
Repairs were finalised earlier, and production will begin shortly, ramping up as each field tied back to the FPSO resumes output according to the standard post-maintenance procedure.
A stable production rate is expected to be achieved in July, the company said.
Prior to the shutdown, the Triton FPSO was delivering 25,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) net to Serica.
This figure could increase with the addition of two new wells brought online during the downtime.
These include the W7z well on the Guillemot North West field, in which Serica holds a 10% interest, and the EV02 well on the Evelyn field, which is fully owned by Serica.
Both wells were completed on schedule and under budget.
During the shutdown, extensive upgrades and repairs were carried out, including a major overhaul of the inert gas marine system, with more than 100 components replaced or refurbished.
Preparations were also made to accommodate future production from the Belinda field, expected in early 2026.
Additional work included safety-critical maintenance on the firewater system and the replacement of valves and piping throughout the FPSO.
These efforts are expected to significantly enhance the FPSO’s operational performance, with no further planned outages for the remainder of 2025.
Serica Energy is a British independent oil and gas company with a strong presence in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
The company is responsible for around 5% of the UK’s natural gas production, contributing to the country’s energy transition.
Its production portfolio centres around two key hubs: the Bruce, Keith and Rhum fields in the UK Northern North Sea, and a group of operated and non-operated fields tied back to the Triton FPSO.
Serica also operates the Columbus and Orlando fields and holds a non-operated stake in the Erskine field.
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.”
Well intervention services are gaining momentum across Europe’s offshore energy sector, with the UK North Sea seeing a series of strategic operations aimed at optimising production, maintaining well integrity, and progressing decommissioning plans.
As mature fields approach the end of their productive life, operators are increasingly turning to integrated technologies and service partnerships to extend asset value and support energy transition goals.
Halliburton has secured a five-year contract with Repsol Resources UK to support the full well lifecycle across its platform assets in the North Sea. The scope of work includes the delivery of subsurface technology, drilling and completion services, as well as digital solutions to enable efficient development and production. A key element of the agreement is the introduction of a rigless intervention framework, designed to enhance well construction, boost performance, and streamline plug and abandonment operations.
Timothy Horsfall, Vice President at Halliburton Europe, said the collaboration marks a strategic milestone, highlighting the shared commitment to safely and effectively maximising the potential of North Sea assets. This initiative reflects a broader trend of operators focusing on lifecycle efficiency while preparing for long-term decommissioning in compliance with UK regulatory targets.
Meanwhile, Odfjell Drilling Ltd has completed its scheduled Special Periodic Survey (SPS) for the Deepsea Aberdeen rig, concluding a multi-year SPS programme across its entire owned fleet. The sixth-generation semi-submersible has now returned to operations after three weeks of downtime, with work delivered on time and within budget. In addition to essential maintenance, Odfjell implemented major upgrades across the fleet, including the installation of a new blowout preventer on the Deepsea Atlantic and an increase in variable deck-load capacity on both Deepsea Atlantic and Deepsea Stavanger. These enhancements position the rigs for more efficient drilling, intervention, and decommissioning campaigns in challenging offshore environments.
CEO Kjetil Gjersdal acknowledged the extensive planning and coordination required, noting that with capital expenditure now significantly reduced and no major debt maturities until 2028, the company is well placed for future performance and returns. The Deepsea Aberdeen is currently drilling for Equinor at the Breidablikk field, under an extended contract that runs through 2026 with options into 2029.
Further demonstrating the importance of well intervention, Mermaid Subsea Services (UK) has completed a successful scale inhibitor treatment on the Teal P2 well in the Central North Sea. The project, undertaken for Anasuria Operating Company (AOC), was executed using the Island Valiant vessel and was aimed at preserving flow efficiency and well integrity for up to three years. The well is part of the Anasuria Cluster, a group of tied-back fields connected to a floating production storage and offloading unit. The intervention highlights Mermaid’s growing capabilities in subsea services and its ability to manage complex offshore operations in collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Scott Cormack, Regional Director for Mermaid, praised the outcome, calling it a reflection of the company’s commitment to operational excellence. AOC’s Wells Manager Tom Reeve added that the intervention not only protects long-term production but also strengthens the foundation for future work between the partners.
These developments collectively underscore how well intervention strategies, whether through lifecycle support, asset readiness, or targeted treatments, are shaping the future of offshore energy operations across the region.
An upgrade to autonomous hydraulic fracturing technology, Chevron USA and Halliburton have jointly developed a new process that allows closed-loop, feedback-driven completions in Colorado
This intelligent fracturing process combines automated stage execution with subsurface feedback to optimise delivery of energy into the wellbore without relying on human intervention.
The new process ensures efficiency and consistency during fracture execution. To top that, these new technologies come with added control functionality. Backed by digital automation and real-time feedback from the subsurface, autonomous workflows adjust completion behaviour with the goal of improving asset performance.
A combination of technologies from the wellsite to the cloud is required to enable this new approach to intelligent completions. Halliburton’s ZEUS IQ intelligent fracturing platform, comprised of OCTIV auto frac and Sensori monitoring, provides the necessary closed feedback loop and control capability. Chevron’s hydraulic fracturing and subsurface knowledge is built into an algorithm to enable the advanced decision making.
“We drive innovation in the digital space,” said Shawn Stasiuk, Halliburton’s Vice President of Production Enhancement. “We built the digital environment down to the field level and enable our customers to test their best ideas.”
Chevron’s work in closed-loop automation changes the approach to hydraulic fracturing in shale and tight rock formations. Operations can now react to a localized environment through real-time adaptation rather than performance forecasting.
“At Chevron, we focus on continuously advancing asset performance safely through the innovation of our subject matter experts, new technology, and strategic collaborations. This real-time adaptive feedback loop is expected to further drive efficiencies and improve overall asset performance,” said Chevron’s Kim McHugh, Vice President of the Rockies Business Unit.
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Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd has signed a five-year contract with John Wood Group PLC and its joint venture partner, Tendrill International Sdn Bhd, for the provision of brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services
The contract will span across conceptual design through commissioning and start-up for BSP offshore as well as onshore assets.
A front-runner of Brunei Darussalam's oil and gas industry, BSP contributes significantly to the region's daily oil and gas production.
TendrillWood employs approximately 1,000 people, 70% of which are Bruneian. Under this contract, the JV will continue to invest in the development of local expertise and the supply chain.
Ken Gilmartin, CEO at Wood said, “This award strengthens our position as a trusted EPC partner in Brunei. For over a decade Wood has consistently delivered safe, reliable and efficient engineering and operations solutions to BSP, contributing to domestic energy security.
“Our experience of BSP’s assets enables us to advance asset performance while enhancing local skills development and creating opportunities for the regional supply chain.”
Haryati Ramlee, Managing Director at Tendrill said, “This award marks a significant milestone for Tendrill and our joint venture with Wood. Our local expertise will complement Wood’s experience to deliver safe, efficient and result-driven outcomes for BSP while aligning to the national agenda to maximise local content, capacity development and long-term value creation for the country. Our joint venture brings world-class standard to local operations while ensuring our people, our communities and our industries continue to benefit.”
The contract has scope for a two-year extension.
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