This development was marked during the sail away ceremony organised by the company. (Image source: Drydocks)

Production from Nigeria’s Okwok field is set to soar as the EMEM floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel is ready for operation following full conversion and integration by Drydocks World

This development was marked during the sail away ceremony organised by the company. The comprehesive refurbishment and conversion work that took place at the company's Dubai facility is backed by its expertise as an integrated logistics and supply chain network across Africa and worldwide. The project involved major structural modifications, full marine system upgrades, and the installation and integration of 19 topside production and utility modules, transforming the former oil tanker into a fully operational offshore production unit.

Captain Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, said, "Commissioned by World Carrier Corporation (WCC) on behalf of Oriental Energy Resources Limited (OERL), the EMEM FPSO will support production at the Okwok oil field in Nigeria’s offshore Petroleum Mining Lease 15.

"Once operational, the EMEM FPSO will be able to process up to 70,000 barrels of total liquids per day, manage roughly 15 million standard cubic feet of gas daily and store up to one million barrels of crude oil. Designed to operate continuously for up to 15 years without drydocking, the vessel is expected to begin production in Q1 2026."

The vessel was officially named in December 2024 during a ceremony at Drydocks World, attended by Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, along with senior government, industry, and partner representatives. The event underlined the project’s strategic role in boosting Nigeria’s offshore production capabilities and broader industrial development.

With a portfolio of over 50 major vessel refurbishment and conversion projects, including more than 30 FPSO deliveries, Drydocks World continues to be a trusted provider of complex offshore engineering solutions. The successful completion of the EMEM FPSO project reinforces the company’s role in advancing offshore energy infrastructure across Nigeria and the wider African region.

The company will deploy technologies integrated with LOGIX automation. (Image source: Halliburton)

Nigeria's HI gas field development will be supported by Halliburton by the way of an integrated drilling services contract for Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), in collaboration with Sunlink Energies

The HI gas field development, which is part of OML 144, will see Halliburton's services for advancing feed gas supply to the Nigeria LNG Train 7 facility.

"This contract reflects our dedication to deliver integrated solutions that improve performance and efficiency in offshore environments. The company will deploy technologies integrated with LOGIX automation and remote operations to help improve drilling precision, efficiency, and safety in offshore operations. Our collaboration with SNEPCo and Sunlink Energies advances the HI gas field and contributes to the future of the energy industry in Nigeria," said Shannon Slocum, president, Eastern Hemisphere at Halliburton.

Halliburton’s project management team will support the drilling execution and provide integrated services to deliver end-to-end solutions. The company's advanced technology solutions combined with its strong presence in Nigeria will advance the HI Project’s operational and production goals.

The Begonia field is located in Block 17/06, approximately 150 kilometers off the coast of Angola.

The company's first subsea project in Angola, McDermott has delivered engineering, procurement, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for TotalEnergies' Begonia field development

The Begonia field is located in Block 17/06, approximately 150 kilometers off the coast of Angola.

Awarded in 2022, the project followed the company's integrated execution model, drawing on its global engineering and procurement expertise, growing onshore fabrication capabilities in Luanda and offshore installation supported by its versatile marine fleet. McDermott's Amazon vessel alone installed more than 40 kilometers of rigid pipelines, while its North Ocean 102 vessel completed the project's subsea umbilical scope.

"This milestone reflects the strength of our integrated subsea capabilities, executed seamlessly from engineering through offshore installation," said Mahesh Swaminathan, McDermott's senior vice president - subsea and floating facilities. "It reinforces the strategic value the Amazon brings to our operations, especially in markets where deepwater infrastructure plays a vital role in advancing energy security. This outcome also speaks to the strength of our partnership with TotalEnergies, the commitment of our local teams and partners in Angola, as well as the strategic importance of West Africa in our portfolio."

The Begonia development consists of five subsea wells tied back to the existing Pazflor floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in Block 17. First oil was achieved in July of this year, with the new infrastructure expected to add approximately 30,000 barrels of oil per day to Pazflor's existing production capacity.

The product line promises cutting-edge ultra-heavy-duty subsea vehicle technology. (Image source: FET)

Nigerian oil and gas firm Marine Platforms (MPL) has signed a contract with Forum Energy Technologies (FET) to deploy new generation work class remotely operated vehicles offshore West Africa 

Set to be delivered by May 2026, the contract allows MPL to secure two of FET's subsea XLX EVO III models to oversee intra-operational functions. The product line promises cutting-edge ultra-heavy-duty subsea vehicle technology, designed to undertake a broad spectrum of underwater tasks. The 4000m ROVs will be equipped with larger thrusters for increased through water performance and an improved buoyancy package, facilitating a 350kg payload. 

FET will also be introducing a bolted frame -- which is now CNC-machined -- to provide an improved layout for maintenance access as well as tooling capability. Their through-frame-lift will increase to 4000kg, a rise of over 30% from the EVO II.

The XLX EVO III comes with updated pilot chairs and console as well as FET’s next-gen control software, ICE Unity, enabling remote operations and 24-hour support.

Kevin Taylor, FET’s vice president operations - subsea, said, “We are thrilled to be bringing our next generation work class ROV out of the testing pool and into action off the west African coast.

“Marine Platforms is a reliable and longstanding customer, and it’s a pleasure to continue to support the team’s operations. Africa is generally a difficult region to break into, but demonstrating FET’s latest technology in the field will bolster our presence.”