Recalibrate APAC offshore sourcing after new survey and equipment moves

In-brief analysis August 19, 2026 Data source: Enverus Well operators in the Permian region of western Texas and eastern New Mexico are getting more oil and gas out of the ground by drilling longer, horizontal wells and increasingly incorporating so-called super-lateral wells that exceed 15,000 feet

The Permian region in western Texas and eastern New Mexico is one of the most prolific unconventional oil- and natural gas-producing regions in the world. Longer lateral wells allow operators to contact significantly more reservoir rock with each well, maximizing production while keeping well counts, and therefore overhead costs, down

In 2015, short-reach wells measuring less than 5,000 feet were common; they made up 43% of the wells completed in 2015

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FLNG Hilli Episeyo concludes its assignment offshore Cameroon; Source: CoreMarine CoreMarine has completed the offshore disconnection of Golar LNG’s Hilli Episeyo FLNG facility from Cameroon’s Kribi field, where the vessel spent eight years. The fast-tracked campaign relied on a bespoke disconnection methodology developed by the Norwegian firm, which led the project end-to-end and claims to have curbed offshore execution time and cost while holding the line on safety and operational certainty

” According to the European engineering player, the project represents a significant technical achievement and reinforces its capability to deliver fast-track offshore solutions for challenging and time-critical projects

Home Fossil Energy Lloyd’s Register assists with LNG carrier-to-FSU conversion for African gas project August 19, 2026, by UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) is supporting the life extension of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier (LNGC) being repurposed into a floating storage unit (FSU), helping lay the groundwork for Gabon’s emerging floating gas infrastructure and a wider push to unlock Africa’s offshore gas potential. LNG Bayelsa being converted to FSU LNG Cap Lopez; Source: Dixstone Ll

LNG Bayelsa being converted to FSU LNG Cap Lopez; Source: Dixstone Lloyd’s Register is delivering classification and technical assurance for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating storage unit for Dixstone Lower Gulf FZCO, a Perenco sister company

Once complete, the FSU will chart a new LNG storage course for Gabon’s offshore project, supporting liquefaction, storage, and export from a near-shore barge, while helping reduce routine gas flaring and improving overall energy efficiency

A month later, the company entered into a four-year frame agreement with Helix Robotics Solutions, the UK robotics division of Helix Energy Solutions Group, which includes installation, offshore operations, project engineering, and maintenance of the tool, to be deployed on a Helix-provided support vessel. UK original equipment supplier Osbit is in charge of the design and construction of the trencher, as well as the launch and recovery system (LARS)

Source: NKT via LinkedIn The trencher arrived at the UK’s Port of Blyth in February 2026 for fit-out and commissioning. NKT reported in mid-August that NKT T-3600 was approaching final assembly and entering its first round of testing: “We are getting closer to seeing this subsea giant in action and the results of the dedication from everyone involved in bringing it to life

Home Subsea ‘World’s most powerful’ subsea trencher nears first testing August 19, 2026, by NKT’s new subsea trencher, deemed the world’s most powerful, is approaching final assembly and entering the first round of testing, the Danish power cable manufacturer and installation firm reported. Source: NKT via LinkedIn NKT announced the investment in the NKT T-3600 trencher in June 2025, as part of its ongoing investment in cable installation capabilities

Source: TGS A Ramform Titan-class vessel will mobilize for the project in the fourth quarter of 2026, with the survey expected to have a duration of approximately 110 days. “We are very pleased to secure this contract award, which extends our streamer acquisition backlog well into the first quarter of 2027,” said Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS

“The award reflects continued demand for high-quality seismic data in support of offshore exploration activity. By combining the industry-leading capacity of our Ramform Titan-class vessels with our proprietary GeoStreamer technology, we are well positioned to deliver superior data quality and help our client unlock new resource potential in the Mediterranean

” This comes as TGS announced the Sarawak Phase 4 multi-client program offshore Malaysia, covering approximately 1,020 square kilometers, as well as the establishment of a strategic collaboration with Chevron to advance next-generation seismic imaging technology. View post tag: TGS