Reassess SURF Sourcing After Merger Probe and Fleet Changes

The global SURF services market is perceived to already be highly concentrated, with Saipem and Subsea7 being two of the three market leaders with very few credible alternatives

The global SURF services market is perceived to already be highly concentrated, with Saipem and Subsea7 being two of the three market leaders with very few credible alternatives. Focus on potential risks for competition, prices, and innovation The European Commission’s preliminary investigation indicates that the transaction may significantly reduce competition on the already highly concentrated SURF services market for oil and gas and CCS projects

Focus on potential risks for competition, prices, and innovation The European Commission’s preliminary investigation indicates that the transaction may significantly reduce competition on the already highly concentrated SURF services market for oil and gas and CCS projects

Operator LLOG is preparing to remove the riser that developed a minor leak for inspection and analysis, with removal operations expected to commence in the third quarter of 2026

Gulf of Mexico) following a riser leak; however, the start-up of a sidetrack well is supporting near-term production, as the company and its joint venture (JV) partners move forward with a structured remediation plan to replace the riser. Who Dat; Source: Delmar After a minor riser leak was discovered at Who Dat in February 2026, approximately 15,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) of gross production was affected from seven wells

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The programme represents a strategic reinvestment in a vessel that has helped define offshore pipelay for nearly three decades. The upgraded DJF lays the foundation for a more automated, data-driven and future-ready pipelay process, while extensive renewal work throughout the vessel strengthens reliability, efficiency and performance for the years ahead,” Allseas reported

The upgraded DJF lays the foundation for a more automated, data-driven and future-ready pipelay process, while extensive renewal work throughout the vessel strengthens reliability, efficiency and performance for the years ahead,” Allseas reported. Following sea trials, Solitaire will return to commercial operations in the Gulf of Mexico on an ultra-deepwater pipeline project, before starting a two-year global campaign in West Africa, Taiwan and Australia, delivering more than 1,250 kilometers of pipeline

Home Subsea Allseas’ large 28-year-old pipelayer returns to sea after major 10-month upgrade July 24, 2026, by Allseas’ Solitaire, one of the world’s largest pipelay vessels, is heading back to sea following a ten-month renewal and upgrade program that further advances its installation capabilities and production efficiency. Source: Allseas via LinkedIn It was announced last year that the 397-meter-long vessel, operational since 1998, was to undergo major modernization, with upgrades to pipe handling, tracking

The company claims this addition enables it to become a leading provider of next-generation drilling technologies, involving managed pressure drilling (MPD), inclusive of controlled mud level drilling (CML), and riserless mud recovery. Michael Jardon, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are pleased to welcome the Enhanced Drilling team to Expro

Illustration; Source: Expro Expro has completed the acquisition of Enhanced Drilling for approximately NOK 2 billion in cash (around $215 million) plus customary closing and working capital adjustments. The company claims this addition enables it to become a leading provider of next-generation drilling technologies, involving managed pressure drilling (MPD), inclusive of controlled mud level drilling (CML), and riserless mud recovery

This is a strong strategic fit that adds a differentiated capability to our portfolio and strengthens our position in technically demanding offshore markets. “Their MPD technologies align with our focus on helping customers improve efficiency, manage risk, and deliver wells with greater certainty