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COSL lifts H1 profit 23% on stronger drilling demand, overseas projects

CNOOC Ltd hits record output in first half after surge in gas production

Chinese contractor expands offshore ambitions, aiming for full-system integration

Kingfisher closer to taking flight in Uganda

Field Development

Sinopec profit slumps 40% in first half as refining margins weaken

Offshore projects face cost surge as industry battles for scarce supply chain resources

Field Development

Saipem floater unit conversion for West Africa project completed

Rigs and Vessels

Eni ambition boosted by imminent sailaway of FLNG vessel

Field Development

South Korea diversifies LNG import channels via Trafigura deal

Chinese yard secures modules fabrication work for Shell’s latest FPSO

Ecuador signs offshore deal with CNPC to boost gas output

China and Petrobras eye closer cooperation on FPSO projects in strategic talks

Contractors seal China-US tie-up as new JV nears approval in China

Chinese owner moves to offload ageing semisub rig

Rigs and Vessels

COOEC eyes completion of 73 offshore projects as backlog swells