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Oil & Gas Development

Saipem Wins Osman Gazi FPU Commissioning Scope for Sakarya

Saipem’s new Osman Gazi FPU commissioning-services award follows its OR&A role and extends its involvement in Türkiye’s Sakarya gas development.

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Oil & Gas Development

McDermott Wins Cronos Subsea Contract as China FCU Execution Signals Emerge

McDermott has secured a substantial Cronos subsea contract, while industry project data and Chinese procurement activity point to FCU execution preparation.

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Shipbuilding & Offshore

China’s First 88K VLGC Delivered Early as Qidong Expands into High-End Shipping

The first in a four-ship 88K VLGC series was delivered about three months early, demonstrating Qidong’s move from offshore integration into repeatable gas-carrier construction.

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LNG

Papua LNG Retenders EPC as Capex Falls to US$14 Billion, Targets 2026 FID

Papua LNG has completed its EPC retendering process, with award recommendations ready for partner approval. Design optimisation and wider Asian competition have reduced estimated investment to about US$14 billion ahead of a targeted fourth-quarter 2026 FID.

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Offshore Wind

Kongsberg Maritime Wins Systems Order for Two Cadeler T-Class WTIVs at COSCO Qidong

Kongsberg Maritime will supply electrical, automation and propulsion systems for two Cadeler T-class wind turbine installation vessels being built at COSCO Shipping Offshore in Qidong, with delivery scheduled for 2030 and 2031.

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Engineering & Projects

Technip Energies Secures Two Five-Year LTAs from Aramco

Technip Energies has secured two five-year LTAs from Aramco, spanning FEED, PMC and EPC services for onshore brownfield modifications and upgrades.

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Shipbuilding & Offshore

Wison Starts Construction of Baleine Phase 3 FPSO

Wison New Energies has completed first steel cutting for the newbuild Baleine Phase 3 FPSO, marking the start of shipyard construction for Eni’s Côte d’Ivoire development.

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LNG & Energy

Shell and Wison Advance Next-Generation DMR FLNG Solutions

Shell and Wison New Energies have agreed to integrate Shell's DMR liquefaction technology into Wison's FLNG portfolio for broader third-party FLNG opportunities.

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Shipbuilding & Offshore

COSL Advances Plans for Two New-Generation Deepwater Moored Semisubmersible Rigs

COSL has approved a feasibility study for two new-generation deepwater moored semisubmersible rigs as utilisation and average daily revenue across its existing semisubmersible fleet remain high.

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Shipbuilding & Offshore

P-80 and P-82 Set for Brazil as Chinese Yards Deepen Role in Petrobras FPSO Series

P-80 and P-82 will leave Singapore for Brazil in close succession, highlighting Seatrium's series-delivery model and the growing role of Chinese yards in hull, accommodation and critical-module packages.

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Shipbuilding & Offshore

QMW Joins McDermott on ADNOC's $1 Billion-Plus Umm Shaif EPCI Contract

McDermott and QMW have secured a $1 billion-plus EPCI contract for Package 4 of ADNOC's Umm Shaif project, with engineering led from the UAE and major fabrication in Qingdao.

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LNG & Energy

McDermott Returns to Profit in Q2 with $15.8 Billion Backlog

McDermott reported second-quarter revenue of $2.3 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $143 million and net income of $41 million, with backlog at $15.8 billion at the end of June.

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