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Tenaris has reached a new technical milestone in offshore Brazil with the successful deployment of corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) tubulars with its renowned Dopeless® technology in two wells located in the Búzios and Jubarte fields. Pictured: Tenaris’ Dopeless technology on CRA Both operations included the installation of more than 400 pipes per well, featuring Superduplex 25Cr steel grade tubulars with TenarisHydril Blue® connections and Dopeless technology, a multifunctional coating applied at the mill that reduces handling and preparation during storage and running. This enhances safety and efficiency in offshore environments while minimizing the environmental impact of operations. CRA materials…
The continuation of emergency protocols ensures work can continue to address Puerto Rico’s long-standing grid reliability issues.WASHINGTON—The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the extension of the emergency orders that are strengthening Puerto Rico’s electric grid. The orders, issued in May, have empowered Puerto Rico’s government to conduct commonsense fixes to restore the fragile grid and put Puerto Rico on track for sustained energy resilience. Extending the orders will ensure this critical work can continue throughout the peak summer demand season. “A reliable and secure power grid is essential for modern life, and the residents of Puerto Rico deserve solutions now. Thanks to…
Tenaris has reached a new technical milestone in offshore Brazil with the successful deployment of corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) tubulars with its renowned Dopeless® technology in two wells located in the Búzios and Jubarte fields. Pictured: Tenaris’ Dopeless technology on CRA Both operations included the installation of more than 400 pipes per well, featuring Superduplex 25Cr steel grade tubulars with TenarisHydril Blue® connections and Dopeless technology, a multifunctional coating applied at the mill that reduces handling and preparation during storage and running. This enhances safety and efficiency in offshore environments while minimizing the environmental impact of operations. CRA materials…
Sam Altman turned OpenAI into a cultural phenomenon with ChatGPT.Now, three years later, he’s chasing where the real money is: Enterprise.Last week’s rollout of GPT-5, OpenAI’s newest artificial intelligence model, was rocky. Critics bashed its less-intuitive feel, ultimately leading the company to restore its legacy GPT-4 to paying chatbot customers.But GPT-5 isn’t about the consumer. It’s OpenAI’s effort to crack the enterprise market, where rival Anthropic has enjoyed a head start.One week in, and startups like Cursor, Vercel, and Factory say they’ve already made GPT-5 the default model in certain key products and tools, touting its faster setup, better results…
In recent years, many brands have cut down on the number of smaller screen sizes in their flagship TV lineups. This is especially true if you’re shopping for a 40-, 42-, or 43-inch TV. But while there aren’t as many options as there used to be, you can still find some great models if you know what to look for. With that in mind, I’ve used my expertise to select the best 43-inch TVs available.My picks are informed by more than a decade of experience reviewing home entertainment products, and I’ve included models for different needs. At this screen size…
Exxon Mobil Corp. signed a deal to explore for oil and gas off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, a decade after making the world’s largest discovery in a generation in nearby Guyana. The Texas oil giant was awarded a 7,165 square kilometer block named TTUD-1 about 190 miles (306 kilometers) off the coast of the Caribbean nation on Tuesday. Exxon has agreed to acquire 3D seismic data over a portion of the block as part of the production sharing contract, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said. The “mandatory” first phase is expected to cost the company $42.5 million, she said. …
Resistance from Prior Price Zones and Key Averages The short-term path higher is challenged by a resistance band between $64.46 and $65.58, which includes a prior monthly low turned resistance at $65.46. Clearing $65.58 could bring the next wave of technical tests: the 20-Day moving average at $66.35, the 50-Day moving average at $67.67, and the 200-Day moving average sitting near $68.10. These levels are likely to attract selling pressure if the rally extends. Downside Targets Defined by Fibonacci Confluence On the downside, the next key support zone is clustered near $60.78–$60.66 — an area defined by a 78.6% ABCD…
(Oil Price)– Major data center operator Equinix (EQIX.O) has announced a series of agreements to secure advanced nuclear electricity, including power purchase agreements and a pre-order for microreactors, to fuel its data centers. The move comes as the growing energy demands of data centers, driven by technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI), raise concerns about global power supplies. According to a company statement, the agreements are part of Equinix’s long-term strategy to ensure a stable and sustainable electricity supply for its global operations. The deals are expected to provide more than one gigawatt of electricity to Equinix’s data centers, a significant…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.BlackRock has signed an $11bn deal to lease and rent back natural gas processing facilities in Saudi Arabia, boosting state-owned energy company Saudi Aramco’s plans to attract more foreign capital to the kingdom.Saudi Aramco on Thursday signed the 20-year deal to lease plants that process natural gas in the Jafurah basin to an investment group led by Global Infrastructure Partners, the private investment firm BlackRock acquired last year. As part of the transaction, the consortium will lease the facilities back to Aramco.…
(World Oil)– ConocoPhillips has contracted Halliburton to deliver comprehensive well stimulation services to improve well performance and reservoir productivity. The contract spans five years and includes three optional extension periods. Under the agreement, Tidewater’s vessel, North Pomor, will be transformed into an advanced stimulation vessel designed to efficiently deliver offshore well stimulation services in the North Sea. The improvements will include Octiv® digital fracturing services to maximize stimulation equipment performance and operational efficiency. “We are pleased to strengthen our longstanding relationship with ConocoPhillips through this important award,” said Mark Dawson, senior VP, Halliburton Completion and Production division. “This contract win complements our extensive experience in…