Re-check Sourcing and Mobilisation Plans Ahead of North Sea Drilling

Home Fossil Energy Wärtsilä scores multi-year lifecycle assignment for Türkiye-based FSRU July 15, 2026, by Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has secured a long-term deal with Ireland-based Pardus Energy to strengthen operational reliability and maintenance predictability for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), working at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Aliaga, Türkiye. Turquoise P is part of the Etki Liman LNG terminal in Türkiye’s Aegean Sea; Source: Schulte Group Wärtsilä has signed

“This agreement gives us a clear long-term framework for managing key maintenance activities, securing OEM spare parts and preparing for the planned 36K and 48K overhauls with greater confidence

By moving to a structured long-term service model, the Finnish player claims that Pardus Energy will secure timely access to Wärtsilä OEM spare parts, increase availability, and reduce uncertainty around major planned overhaul events. Osman Kolay, Head of LNGC/FSRU Operations – Pardus Energy, underlined: “Reliable operations and careful maintenance planning are essential for FSRU vessels

The Norwegian firm’s scope for the first FLNG includes maintenance build services, covering the development of an asset hierarchy and asset register, along with comprehensive maintenance and inspection programs, to establish a solid foundation for long-term asset integrity and operational reliability. Andreas Sæter, VP – Europe at Axess Group, commented: “These awards reflect the strong confidence in Axess’ execution model and technical expertise in asset integrity for FLNG assets

FLNG MKII design with 3. 5 mtpa; Source: Golar LNG Axess Group has been selected by Golar LNG to carry out maintenance, build and integrity management activities across two assets, MK II FLNG and Hilli FLNG, following competitive tender processes

The Norwegian firm’s scope for the first FLNG includes maintenance build services, covering the development of an asset hierarchy and asset register, along with comprehensive maintenance and inspection programs, to establish a solid foundation for long-term asset integrity and operational reliability

The PEP application is said to represent a key step in executing this strategy, with the firm commitment program offered under the application consisting of technical studies of the existing well and field data and, within 36 months, reprocessing of 450 square kilometers of 3D seismic data

Home Fossil Energy AIM-listed player seeks to widen gas horizons with exploration permit offshore New Zealand July 14, 2026, by Sunda Energy, the AIM-quoted exploration and appraisal company focused on gas assets in the Asia-Pacific region, is pursuing an expansion of its portfolio by submitting an exploration permit application for an area off the coast of New Zealand. Illustration; Source: Sunda Energy, former Baron Oil Sunda Energy has applied for a new petroleum exploration permit (PEP) within the offshore

The PEP application is said to represent a key step in executing this strategy, with the firm commitment program offered under the application consisting of technical studies of the existing well and field data and, within 36 months, reprocessing of 450 square kilometers of 3D seismic data. The program is designed to delineate the gas field for possible future appraisal and development, along with the evaluation of the area’s exploration potential

Home Fossil Energy North Sea drilling ops with COSL rig on Vår Energi’s agenda for August July 14, 2026, by Norway’s oil and gas player Vår Energi has obtained a drilling permit for operations in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, which will be undertaken with a semi-submersible rig owned by COSL Drilling Europe, an offshore drilling contractor

These drilling activities will be carried out with COSL Drilling Europe’s COSL Pioneer rig. The drill bit at the 25/8-24 S well in the North Sea is expected to spin in August 2026

Vår Energi recently exercised its third option for the rig, extending the semi-submersible’s contract well into 2028. The 2010-built rig is designed to operate in water depths up to 750 meters

Home Fossil Energy DeepOcean completes North Sea subsea removal campaign July 14, 2026, by DeepOcean has completed subsea removal activities at two North Sea fields operated by Spirit Energy, whose shareholders are Centrica (69%) and Stadtwerke München (31%). Source: DeepOcean DeepOcean reported today, July 14, that it had completed the recovery of the remaining subsea wellhead protection structure at the Seven Seas field, as well as the disconnection of subsea infrastructure at the nearby Grove West field in th

Home Fossil Energy DeepOcean completes North Sea subsea removal campaign July 14, 2026, by DeepOcean has completed subsea removal activities at two North Sea fields operated by Spirit Energy, whose shareholders are Centrica (69%) and Stadtwerke München (31%)

This is part of Spirit’s wider decommissioning program for the two fields, with both scopes carried out in preparation for a rig campaign. “We are committed to maximising material recovery and minimising waste throughout our decommissioning activities