Lock Capacity and Re-check Mobilization Exposure for Long‑Lead Supply

Blackford Dolphin rig; Source: Dolphin Drilling Dolphin Drilling has disclosed that the Blackford Dolphin deepwater-capable semi-submersible rig will continue its drilling contract with Oil India up to October 15, 2026

Home Fossil Energy Oil India keeps Dolphin Drilling’s rig on offshore assignment through October August 20, 2026, by Dolphin Drilling, an Oslo-listed, Aberdeen-headquartered owner and operator of a fleet of harsh-environment mid-water and deepwater semi-submersible drilling rigs, has secured an extension of a drilling job, which one of its units is carrying out off the coast of India for Oil India Limited (OIL), an exploration and production company. Blackford Dolphin rig; Source: Dolphin Drilling Dolphin Drill

Blackford Dolphin rig; Source: Dolphin Drilling Dolphin Drilling has disclosed that the Blackford Dolphin deepwater-capable semi-submersible rig will continue its drilling contract with Oil India up to October 15, 2026. This contract extension will enable completion of drilling, testing, and abandonment work at locations East of India, under the same terms and scope of work as the existing contract

Home Subsea South Koreans make move to cut foreign dependence with domestic ROV capability August 20, 2026, by South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution and Panstar Robotics, established by the Korea Institute of Robotics & Technology Convergence (KIRO), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that would be deployed domestically, in an effort to reduce reliance on foreign equipment and overseas specialists. Source: Taihan Cable & Solution Under the MoU sig

Home Subsea South Koreans make move to cut foreign dependence with domestic ROV capability August 20, 2026, by South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution and Panstar Robotics, established by the Korea Institute of Robotics & Technology Convergence (KIRO), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that would be deployed domestically, in an effort to reduce reliance on foreign equipment and overseas specialists

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“These contract awards represent another important step forward for the Rovuma LNG project and reflect the strong commitment of the Area 4 co-venturers to responsibly develop Mozambique’s world-class natural gas resources,” said Johanna Boothey, Lead country manager at ExxonMobil Mocambique. “By securing critical long-lead equipment, we are positioning the project for efficient execution and supporting the long-term economic potential of this strategic investment for Mozambique

“By securing critical long-lead equipment, we are positioning the project for efficient execution and supporting the long-term economic potential of this strategic investment for Mozambique

1 billion in pre-investment contracts awarded for Mozambique’s LNG project August 20, 2026, by ExxonMobil has, on behalf of its partners, awarded $1. 1 billion in pre-investment contracts for the engineering, procurement and manufacturing of subsea production systems, large-bore production valves and offshore line pipe for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) development in Mozambique

Lloyd’s Register’s involvement spans the full scope of conversion and life-extension activities, providing classification, plan approval, survey and technical oversight to ensure that all modifications meet stringent safety, structural, and regulatory requirements

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

Independent technical assurance and robust life-extension strategies are essential as assets are adapted to new operating profiles and environments

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)

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

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