The initial phase involves conducting a geophysical site survey using a dedicated vessel in the Southern North Sea area.

This move strengthens the long-term supply of the Ichthys LNG natural gas liquefaction plant, in which TotalEnergies holds a 26% stake, while Inpex and other Asian minority shareholders own the remaining 74%.

The approval encompasses an amended plan for the development and operation of Snøhvit and an amended plan for the installation and operation of Hammerfest LNG.

The drilling of the Kupe South 9 development well, contracted for 70 days, was initially scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2023 but has been delayed to late in the first quarter of 2024.

ConocoPhillips Australia has initiated the environmental plan as part of the regulatory approval process for the exploration projects, according to 3D Oil's announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange.

Oil major Shell and its joint venture partner, SGH Energy, have taken a final investment decision to approve the development of the Crux natural gas field, off the coast of Western Australia.

Oilfield services provider Petrofac has been awarded a new contract to provide offshore operations services for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project in Mauritania and Senegal.