Category: offshore energy biz
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Multi-train LNG project on Texas Gulf Coast embarks on carbon capture FEED study
Multi-train LNG project on Texas Gulf Coast embarks on carbon capture FEED study Coastal Bend LNG, a privately held energy infrastructure development company, has launched a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study with Solvanic for electrochemically mediated amine regeneration (EMAR) carbon capture at its planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) project along the Texas Gulf Coast.…
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Shell-FOCOL JV books Nikkiso for its LNG-to-power project in Bahamas
Shell-FOCOL JV books Nikkiso for its LNG-to-power project in Bahamas Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG), an affiliate of Japan’s Nikkiso, has been hired by New Providence Gas (NPG), a joint venture (JV) to be formed by Shell and a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings, to provide a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification…
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Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation
Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has held talks with […] The post Egypt, Japan set sights on green marine fuels and industrial cooperation appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Newly merged CMB.TECH-Golden Ocean entity controls a fleet of 80+ hydrogen-, ammonia-ready ships
Newly merged CMB.TECH-Golden Ocean entity controls a fleet of 80+ hydrogen-, ammonia-ready ships Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH and Norway-based dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) have […] The post Newly merged CMB.TECH-Golden Ocean entity controls a fleet of 80+ hydrogen-, ammonia-ready ships appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy…
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Seychelles’ ‘first utility-scale’ floating solar project secures financing
Seychelles’ ‘first utility-scale’ floating solar project secures financing French renewable energy company Qair has secured a $5.7 million (approximately € 4.8 million) […] The post Seychelles’ ‘first utility-scale’ floating solar project secures financing appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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2012-built rig at designated spot: Petrobras sets the stage to secure go-ahead for drilling ops
2012-built rig at designated spot: Petrobras sets the stage to secure go-ahead for drilling ops Following the arrival of a drillship at its drill site, Brazil’s state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras is getting ready to embark on the pre-operational assessment, as the final stage of the licensing process for drilling a deepwater well in…
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BP confirms multimillion-dollar deals for gas field expansion and terminal electrification
BP confirms multimillion-dollar deals for gas field expansion and terminal electrification BP has corroborated the award of engineering and procurement support assignments to the SOCAR-KBR joint venture (JV), entailing KBR, a U.S.-headquartered science, technology, and engineering player, and Azerbaijan’s SOCAR. The post BP confirms multimillion-dollar deals for gas field expansion and terminal electrification appeared first on…
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$19 billion Santos takeover in limbo: Four-week deadline extension looms as talks continue
$19 billion Santos takeover in limbo: Four-week deadline extension looms as talks continue Santos is facing a multi-week extension of the deadline for the negotiations surrounding an $18.7 billion non-binding indicative offer made by a consortium spearheaded by XRG, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which entails Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company…
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Cable route construction starts on UK’s subsea green electricity superhighway
Cable route construction starts on UK’s subsea green electricity superhighway Construction has started on the cable route for Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), a […] The post Cable route construction starts on UK’s subsea green electricity superhighway appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Methanol and ammonia shipping fuels are becoming a reality, new report shows
Methanol and ammonia shipping fuels are becoming a reality, new report shows There has been a rapid progress in the development of methanol and ammonia as zero-emission fuels, however, technology readiness is not enough in and of itself to drive the change needed at the pace required, a new report released by the Global Maritime…
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Saipem sheds light on its part in early start-up of ExxonMobil’s oil project offshore Guyana
Saipem sheds light on its part in early start-up of ExxonMobil’s oil project offshore Guyana Saipem has landed a helping hand to U.S.-headquartered ExxonMobil to bring online its fourth oil project on the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana. The post Saipem sheds light on its part in early start-up of ExxonMobil’s oil project…
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Swire Shipping links up with Achilles Maritime Netowork
Swire Shipping links up with Achilles Maritime Netowork Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping has become an official member of the Achilles Maritime […] The post Swire Shipping links up with Achilles Maritime Netowork appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Brazilian FPSO weeks away from restart following oil production shutdown
Brazilian FPSO weeks away from restart following oil production shutdown Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor has switched off oil production at its largest operated field outside the European country. The post Brazilian FPSO weeks away from restart following oil production shutdown appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz
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Australia’s upstream industry stepping up gas game with reform proposals
Australia’s upstream industry stepping up gas game with reform proposals Australian Energy Producers (AEP), representing the country’s upstream oil and gas exploration and production industry, has come up with a set of proposals aimed at boosting Australia’s natural gas arsenal. The post Australia’s upstream industry stepping up gas game with reform proposals appeared first on Offshore…
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New decarbonization milestone for Asian player as oil & gas assets benefit from solar panels
New decarbonization milestone for Asian player as oil & gas assets benefit from solar panels PT Medco Energi Internasional (MedcoEnergi), an Indonesian-based energy and natural resources company, has achieved a significant sustainability milestone, slashing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 1.5 million tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e), compared to…
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TotalEnergies and Shell’s offshore drilling plans at risk as court throws a spanner in the works
TotalEnergies and Shell’s offshore drilling plans at risk as court throws a spanner in the works As oil and gas exploration off South Africa’s coast continues to garner attention, the offshore drilling activities planned by two energy giants, France’s TotalEnergies and the UK-based Shell, have hit a snag, with the Western Cape High Court opting…
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UXO survey underway at Ocean Winds’ 390 MW Polish offshore wind farm
UXO survey underway at Ocean Winds’ 390 MW Polish offshore wind farm An unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey campaign has commenced at Ocean Winds’ 390 MW BC-Wind […] The post UXO survey underway at Ocean Winds’ 390 MW Polish offshore wind farm appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz
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Bumi Armada-MISC merger falls through
Bumi Armada-MISC merger falls through Talks about a potential business combination between Malaysia’s Bumi Armada and the offshore segment of the compatriot shipping giant MISC Berhad (MISC), an owner and operator of offshore floating and energy-related maritime solutions and services, have come to nought. The post Bumi Armada-MISC merger falls through appeared first on Offshore…
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Asahi Tanker joins Maritime Battery Forum
Asahi Tanker joins Maritime Battery Forum Japanese shipping company Asahi Tanker has become the newest member of the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF ), a global community of maritime battery enablers. The post Asahi Tanker joins Maritime Battery Forum appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz
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Another UK subsea green electricity superhighway to sport Hitachi Energy converter stations
Another UK subsea green electricity superhighway to sport Hitachi Energy converter stations The joint venture of National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN Transmission has selected Hitachi […] The post Another UK subsea green electricity superhighway to sport Hitachi Energy converter stations appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Norway eyes oil & gas investments of nearly $23 billion next year
Norway eyes oil & gas investments of nearly $23 billion next year Statistics Norway, the Norwegian statistics bureau, has revealed a spike in estimates for oil and gas investments in 2026, which are anticipated to hit NOK 230 billion (approximately $22.55 billion), thanks to higher price estimates in the production drilling segment. The post Norway…
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WATCH: Allseas vessel on decom quest carries out this year’s largest single lift in North Sea
WATCH: Allseas vessel on decom quest carries out this year’s largest single lift in North Sea EnQuest has tucked a new decommissioning milestone under its belt in the UK sector of the North Sea, thanks to the assistance received from a heavy lift vessel owned by Allseas, an offshore pipeline installation, heavy lift, and subsea…
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Everllence, MEYER RE join forces to develop methanol retrofitting solutions
Everllence, MEYER RE join forces to develop methanol retrofitting solutions German engine manufacturer Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) and compatriot MEYER RE, an arm […] The post Everllence, MEYER RE join forces to develop methanol retrofitting solutions appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Ocean Yield expanding LNG portfolio with CapeOmega purchase
Ocean Yield expanding LNG portfolio with CapeOmega purchase Norwegian shipowner Ocean Yield and global investment firm KKR intend to purchase energy infrastructure company CapeOmega Gas Transportation from Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager. The post Ocean Yield expanding LNG portfolio with CapeOmega purchase appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore…
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Kent expands Timor Sea decom role with new advisory contract
Kent expands Timor Sea decom role with new advisory contract The Australian Government has picked Dubai-headquartered engineering and services company Kent to support the permanent plugging and abandonment (P&A) of an oilfield duo in the Timor Sea, offshore Australia. The post Kent expands Timor Sea decom role with new advisory contract appeared first on Offshore…
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Halliburton picks up another multi-year North Sea gig
Halliburton picks up another multi-year North Sea gig Halliburton has landed a new long-term assignment in the North Sea with ConocoPhillips Skandinavia, a subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered ConocoPhillips. The post Halliburton picks up another multi-year North Sea gig appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz
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HydrogenPro taps Thermax for exclusive alkaline electrolyzer rights in India
HydrogenPro taps Thermax for exclusive alkaline electrolyzer rights in India HydrogenPro has entered a strategic partnership with Thermax, granting the latter exclusive rights to supply, install, commission, and service its alkaline electrolyzer systems in India. The post HydrogenPro taps Thermax for exclusive alkaline electrolyzer rights in India appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go…
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Oil & gas ramp-up: Start-up of African field on track as drilling ops in Benin and Norway continue
Oil & gas ramp-up: Start-up of African field on track as drilling ops in Benin and Norway continue Lime Petroleum, a subsidiary of Rex International Holding, is making inroads in its quest to boost hydrocarbon production by pursuing drilling activities off the coasts of Benin and Norway and progressing its conversion of a mobile offshore…
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Smart Freight Centre and MMMCZCS team up to accelerate logistics decarbonization
Smart Freight Centre and MMMCZCS team up to accelerate logistics decarbonization Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has welcomed Smart Freight Centre (SFC), a non-profit organization for climate action in the freight sector, as a new knowledge partner, marking a step forward in advancing sustainability and decarbonization across the maritime freight and logistics…
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Seadrill drillship duo picks up drilling jobs in US Gulf
Seadrill drillship duo picks up drilling jobs in US Gulf Seadrill, an offshore drilling contractor, has found new drilling assignments for a pair of drillships in its fleet with two U.S.-based oil and gas players, Talos Energy and Murphy Oil, in the U.S. Gulf. The post Seadrill drillship duo picks up drilling jobs in US…
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Conrad advances seismic, drilling, and farm-in plans for Indonesian assets
Conrad advances seismic, drilling, and farm-in plans for Indonesian assets Conrad Asia Energy has provided an operational and resource update for the two production sharing contracts (PSCs) in Indonesia. The post Conrad advances seismic, drilling, and farm-in plans for Indonesian assets appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz
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Hydrogen-powered USV becomes first UK-certified remotely operated and unmanned vessel
Hydrogen-powered USV becomes first UK-certified remotely operated and unmanned vessel Classification and compliance services provider Lloyd’s Register has issued the UK’s first certification for […] The post Hydrogen-powered USV becomes first UK-certified remotely operated and unmanned vessel appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Greenlyte and MB Energy conclude strategic e-methanol supply deal
Greenlyte and MB Energy conclude strategic e-methanol supply deal Greenlyte Carbon Technologies and MB Energy have signed a strategic agreement covering the offtake of e-methanol from Greenlyte’s LiquidSolar facility in Marl as well as advanced offtake intentions for future projects. The post Greenlyte and MB Energy conclude strategic e-methanol supply deal appeared first on Offshore…
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All-systems-go for Odfjell Drilling-managed rig’s North Sea assignment
All-systems-go for Odfjell Drilling-managed rig’s North Sea assignment Equinor, a Norwegian state-owned energy giant, has received the go-ahead from the country’s authorities to undertake plug and abandonment (P&A) activities in the North Sea off the coast of Norway with a semi-submersible rig managed by Odfjell Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor. The post All-systems-go for Odfjell…
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Chinese duo to develop brand-new 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel
Chinese duo to develop brand-new 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co. (DSOC) and compatriot Zhongnen Fuel Injection Technology have inked […] The post Chinese duo to develop brand-new 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Vantage wraps up sale of deepwater drillship to TotalEnergies JV
Vantage wraps up sale of deepwater drillship to TotalEnergies JV Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling International has completed the sale of a vessel from its fleet to TEVA Ship Charter, its joint venture (JV) with France’s energy giant TotalEnergies. The post Vantage wraps up sale of deepwater drillship to TotalEnergies JV appeared first on Offshore…
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New hydrogen alliance targets cleaner shipping in Indonesia’s small islands
New hydrogen alliance targets cleaner shipping in Indonesia’s small islands HDF Energy, Neuman & Esser (NEA), and GIZ have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to jointly explore green hydrogen applications for decarbonizing maritime transport across Indonesia’s small islands. The post New hydrogen alliance targets cleaner shipping in Indonesia’s small islands appeared first on Offshore…
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US firm finds work on $8 billion gas development in Africa
US firm finds work on $8 billion gas development in Africa Mellitah Oil and Gas, a joint venture between the African country’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Italy’s Eni, has handpicked the U.S.-headquartered Hill International, a member of the Global Infrastructure Solutions family of companies, to provide project management services for a multibillion-dollar energy project…
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Seatrium refreshes PXGEO 2 ahead of work in Malaysia
Seatrium refreshes PXGEO 2 ahead of work in Malaysia A 2013-built seismic vessel operated by marine geophysical service provider PXGEO has undergone a maintenance […] The post Seatrium refreshes PXGEO 2 ahead of work in Malaysia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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NEXTCHEM to provide technology for low-carbon hydrogen project in US
NEXTCHEM to provide technology for low-carbon hydrogen project in US NEXTCHEM has received a letter of award from an undisclosed international energy company to provide the licensing, process design package (PDP), and engineering services for the application of its proprietary eBlue technology in the production of low-carbon hydrogen in the southwest of the United States…
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Following upgrades, European JV-owned cable layer goes to 1.1 GW Irish offshore wind farm
Following upgrades, European JV-owned cable layer goes to 1.1 GW Irish offshore wind farm A cable-laying vessel (CLV) jointly owned by the UK’s Enshore Subsea and Belgian Herbosch-Kiere […] The post Following upgrades, European JV-owned cable layer goes to 1.1 GW Irish offshore wind farm appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore…
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UK opens Allocation Round 7 for contracts for difference scheme
UK opens Allocation Round 7 for contracts for difference scheme The UK government opened the application window for Allocation Round 7 (AR7) of the […] The post UK opens Allocation Round 7 for contracts for difference scheme appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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UAE player’s stake buy prompts rebrand of US LNG developer
UAE player’s stake buy prompts rebrand of US LNG developer UAE-headquartered Mubadala Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, has closed the acquisition of an interest in a subsidiary of energy-focused alternative asset manager Kimmeridge. The post UAE player’s stake buy prompts rebrand of US LNG developer…
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UAE drilling player scores first Dutch North Sea gig with Tenaz
UAE drilling player scores first Dutch North Sea gig with Tenaz A subsidiary of Shelf Drilling (North Sea) (SDNS) has secured a contract for a jack-up rig with Canada’s Tenaz Energy, a public energy company focused on the acquisition and development of international oil and gas assets, for operations in the Netherlands. The post UAE…
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Study: Incentive gaps hindering decarbonization of Swedish short sea dry bulk fleet
Study: Incentive gaps hindering decarbonization of Swedish short sea dry bulk fleet Swedish cargo owners and charterers are committed to greener practices, but a lack of regulatory and economic incentives for smaller tonnage is hindering progress, according to a new study by DNV and RSI. The post Study: Incentive gaps hindering decarbonization of Swedish short…
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Axpo marks Spain’s ‘inaugural’ bio-LNG bunkering for large container vessels as done
Axpo marks Spain’s ‘inaugural’ bio-LNG bunkering for large container vessels as done Switzerland-headquartered renewable energy producer Axpo has wrapped up what it described as Spain’s first […] The post Axpo marks Spain’s ‘inaugural’ bio-LNG bunkering for large container vessels as done appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Norden, Oldendorff, CBH collaborate on Australia’s first biofuels insetting pilot
Norden, Oldendorff, CBH collaborate on Australia’s first biofuels insetting pilot Australia’s agricultural co-operative CBH Group has joined forces with shipping companies Norden and Oldendorff for the country’s first biofuels insetting pilot project. The post Norden, Oldendorff, CBH collaborate on Australia’s first biofuels insetting pilot appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy…
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Cheniere signs 20-year LNG supply deal with JERA
Cheniere signs 20-year LNG supply deal with JERA Cheniere Marketing, a subsidiary of U.S. player Cheniere Energy, has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Japan’s JERA. The post Cheniere signs 20-year LNG supply deal with JERA appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz
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Corinth Pipeworks confirms offshore pipeline readiness for 100% hydrogen
Corinth Pipeworks confirms offshore pipeline readiness for 100% hydrogen Corinth Pipeworks has confirmed the suitability of its materials for transporting 100% hydrogen in offshore pipelines, following the completion of a feasibility program carried out in collaboration with IGI Poseidon. The post Corinth Pipeworks confirms offshore pipeline readiness for 100% hydrogen appeared first on Offshore Energy.…
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Danish project to develop drone for protecting critical underwater infrastructure
Danish project to develop drone for protecting critical underwater infrastructure A new Danish research and innovation project, led by Teledyne RESON, is looking to […] The post Danish project to develop drone for protecting critical underwater infrastructure appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Maersk expands green fleet with new methanol dual-fuel unit
Maersk expands green fleet with new methanol dual-fuel unit Danish container shipping and logistics heavyweight A.P. Moller – Maersk has added a brand-new […] The post Maersk expands green fleet with new methanol dual-fuel unit appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Dynagas welcomes new LNG carrier
Dynagas welcomes new LNG carrier Liquefied natural gas (LNG) maritime transportation company Dynagas has welcomed an LNG carrier to its fleet. The post Dynagas welcomes new LNG carrier appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz
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Statkraft seals land deal for its hydrogen project in Shetland
Statkraft seals land deal for its hydrogen project in Shetland Statkraft has secured a lease from the Shetland Islands Council to develop its Shetland Hydrogen Project 2, moving the plan into its next phase. The post Statkraft seals land deal for its hydrogen project in Shetland appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to…
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Japanese consortium joins feasibility study program on ammonia storage and transport
Japanese consortium joins feasibility study program on ammonia storage and transport A consortium comprising several Japanese companies and organizations has been handpicked by compatriot New […] The post Japanese consortium joins feasibility study program on ammonia storage and transport appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Global OTEC signs new Hawaii partnership
Global OTEC signs new Hawaii partnership UK-based Global OTEC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hawaii-based Makai Ocean […] The post Global OTEC signs new Hawaii partnership appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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BP, Equinor and TotalEnergies hire Halliburton for carbon capture and storage monitoring
BP, Equinor and TotalEnergies hire Halliburton for carbon capture and storage monitoring U.S.-headquartered oilfield services player Halliburton has secured a contract with the Northern Endurance Partnership […] The post BP, Equinor and TotalEnergies hire Halliburton for carbon capture and storage monitoring appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Odfjell-managed rig spins the drill bit at OKEA’s North Sea field
Odfjell-managed rig spins the drill bit at OKEA’s North Sea field A rig managed by Odfjell Drilling has spudded the first well at a license operated by OKEA in the northern part of the North Sea offshore Norway. The post Odfjell-managed rig spins the drill bit at OKEA’s North Sea field appeared first on Offshore…
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BP kicks off US Gulf extension project early, reinforcing oil & gas focus
BP kicks off US Gulf extension project early, reinforcing oil & gas focus The U.K.-headquartered energy giant BP has started up the extension project bringing more oil to its platform in the U.S. Gulf of America. The post BP kicks off US Gulf extension project early, reinforcing oil & gas focus appeared first on Offshore…
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Name change marks new phase in Malaysian firm’s restructuring efforts
Name change marks new phase in Malaysian firm’s restructuring efforts Malaysian oil and gas services provider formerly known as Sapura Energy has rebranded, marking the start of a strategic transformation aimed at restoring financial and operational strength. The post Name change marks new phase in Malaysian firm’s restructuring efforts appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana…
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South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution wins domestic inter-array cable contract
South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution wins domestic inter-array cable contract Taihan Cable & Solution has won a turnkey contract for the supply and installation […] The post South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution wins domestic inter-array cable contract appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz
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‘Catastrophic’ consequences loom as Arctic black carbon emissions slip through regulatory cracks
‘Catastrophic’ consequences loom as Arctic black carbon emissions slip through regulatory cracks Despite more than a decade of technical work at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), […] The post ‘Catastrophic’ consequences loom as Arctic black carbon emissions slip through regulatory cracks appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Financial go for first stage of Australian 1.5 GW interconnector
Financial go for first stage of Australian 1.5 GW interconnector Marinus Link, a 1.5 GW, 345-kilometer power interconnector project in Australia, has reached the […] The post Financial go for first stage of Australian 1.5 GW interconnector appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Fluor–JGC JV picks up FEED job for Canadian LNG plant’s expansion
Fluor–JGC JV picks up FEED job for Canadian LNG plant’s expansion A joint venture between Texas-based engineering firm Fluor Corporation and Japan’s JGC Holdings Corporation has won the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for a proposed expansion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility located in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. The post Fluor–JGC JV…
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Van Oord on dredging mission to lay the groundwork for Europe’s next FSRU
Van Oord on dredging mission to lay the groundwork for Europe’s next FSRU Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has set off on a dredging quest to prepare the site where Poland’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) will be stationed as part of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk, representing…
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BYD takes delivery of new 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier
BYD takes delivery of new 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier China’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has welcomed a new 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier built by Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The post BYD takes delivery of new 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier…
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BP and Eni set their cap on stepping up Mediterranean oil & gas game
BP and Eni set their cap on stepping up Mediterranean oil & gas game Two European energy giants, the UK-headquartered BP and Italy’s Eni, have signed on the dotted line to pursue hydrocarbon exploration activities in the Mediterranean Sea, which will lend Egypt a helping hand in augmenting the Middle Eastern country’s oil and gas…
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US Coast Guard: Risk assessment now prerequisite for LNG, alternative fuel bunkering
US Coast Guard: Risk assessment now prerequisite for LNG, alternative fuel bunkering The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has proposed new guidelines to govern the transfer […] The post US Coast Guard: Risk assessment now prerequisite for LNG, alternative fuel bunkering appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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UK firm to continue subsea well support offshore Egypt
UK firm to continue subsea well support offshore Egypt Aquaterra Energy, a UK-headquartered offshore energy engineering solutions provider, has secured a two-year extension […] The post UK firm to continue subsea well support offshore Egypt appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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BP renews EnerMech’s contract for work across Caribbean platforms
BP renews EnerMech’s contract for work across Caribbean platforms Aberdeen-headquartered integrated solutions specialist EnerMech has won a contract extension for work carried out on offshore platforms operated by the Trinidadian affiliate of the UK’s energy giant BP. The post BP renews EnerMech’s contract for work across Caribbean platforms appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše…
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Plans for California’s offshore oil platform trio to be back online by year-end fuel opposition as new entrants join legal fight
Plans for California’s offshore oil platform trio to be back online by year-end fuel opposition as new entrants join legal fight With a decade-long wait coming to an end once a platform off the coast of California switched back to oil production mode, the U.S. Interior Department has revealed a timeline for the resumption of…
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EU at energy crossroads: €700 billion to triple US oil, gas, and nuclear imports puts Europe’s decarbonization at risk
EU at energy crossroads: €700 billion to triple US oil, gas, and nuclear imports puts Europe’s decarbonization at risk The European Environmental Bureau (EEB), said to be Europe’s largest network of environmental non-government organizations (NGOs), has portrayed the new trade deal between the European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.) in a different light…
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Italy’s biggest LNG terminal poised for capacity upgrade
Italy’s biggest LNG terminal poised for capacity upgrade A liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Italy’s northern Adriatic Sea will undergo work to expand its regasification capacity. The post Italy’s biggest LNG terminal poised for capacity upgrade appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz
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Siemens and Paragon join forces on novel hydrogen production technology
Siemens and Paragon join forces on novel hydrogen production technology Siemens and Paragon Resources have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly scale production of hydrogen using a novel process that reportedly eliminates the need for fossil fuels or external electricity sources. The post Siemens and Paragon join forces on novel hydrogen production technology…
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Baker Hughes’ $13.6 billion move on Chart spotlights gas, data centers, and decarbonization growth drivers
Baker Hughes’ $13.6 billion move on Chart spotlights gas, data centers, and decarbonization growth drivers Baker Hughes has made a multibillion-dollar play for Chart Industries to high-grade its portfolio with differentiated capabilities across a diverse set of markets, including LNG, data centers, and low-carbon plays. The post Baker Hughes’ $13.6 billion move on Chart spotlights gas,…
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Noble’s rigs and Kongsberg Maritime’s tech opening doors to drilling innovation
Noble’s rigs and Kongsberg Maritime’s tech opening doors to drilling innovation Noble Corporation, a U.S.-based offshore drilling giant, has joined forces with Kongsberg Maritime, a Norway-headquartered marine technology player, to drive the creation of advanced marine technologies for the offshore drilling realm. The post Noble’s rigs and Kongsberg Maritime’s tech opening doors to drilling innovation…
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JMU hands over new energy-efficient 160,000 dwt Suezmax tanker
JMU hands over new energy-efficient 160,000 dwt Suezmax tanker Yokohama-headquartered shipbuilding player Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) has passed an environmentally friendly 159,000 […] The post JMU hands over new energy-efficient 160,000 dwt Suezmax tanker appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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TGS completes ‘first multi-client seismic project in British Columbia since 2019’
TGS completes ‘first multi-client seismic project in British Columbia since 2019’ Norwegian energy data and intelligence company TGS has completed the Dawson Phase III 3D […] The post TGS completes ‘first multi-client seismic project in British Columbia since 2019’ appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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Saudi Arabia’s drilling player nets first international contract
Saudi Arabia’s drilling player nets first international contract Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Drilling has signed a contract with an undisclosed company from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The post Saudi Arabia’s drilling player nets first international contract appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz
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Knutsen receives second LNG carrier for QatarEnergy charter, eight more to follow
Knutsen receives second LNG carrier for QatarEnergy charter, eight more to follow Norwegian shipping company Knutsen has taken delivery of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier that will be chartered to QatarEnergy. The post Knutsen receives second LNG carrier for QatarEnergy charter, eight more to follow appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to…
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Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design
Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its 210,000 dwt multi-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. The post Lloyd’s Register okays HD KSOE’s 210,000 dwt multi-fuel bulk carrier design appeared first on Offshore Energy.…
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First financing in place for 25 Korea-built vessels in QatarEnergy’s massive LNG shipbuilding program
First financing in place for 25 Korea-built vessels in QatarEnergy’s massive LNG shipbuilding program Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), Qatar’s shipping and maritime player, has joined forces with the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) to set up the first financing package for 25 conventional liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers being constructed in Korea. The post…
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Subsea7 takes delivery of subsea control umbilical for Belinda project
Subsea7 takes delivery of subsea control umbilical for Belinda project UK-based manufacturer of subsea and power cables, JDR Cable Systems, part of TFKable Group, […] The post Subsea7 takes delivery of subsea control umbilical for Belinda project appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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Terntank returns to Econowind for wind-assisted propulsion on two more ships
Terntank returns to Econowind for wind-assisted propulsion on two more ships Following ‘strong performance results’ from the first installations, Swedish shipping company Terntank has decided to equip two additional methanol-ready hybrid tankers with wind-assisted propulsion systems from Dutch specialist Econowind. The post Terntank returns to Econowind for wind-assisted propulsion on two more ships appeared first on…
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Billion-dollar rig jobs raise Valaris’ backlog to $4.7B
Billion-dollar rig jobs raise Valaris’ backlog to $4.7B Valaris has won a new batch of rig assignments and extensions, enabling three drillships and three jack-ups to secure work in different geographies. The post Billion-dollar rig jobs raise Valaris’ backlog to $4.7B appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz
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As $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger crosses the finish line, oil & gas assets’ fusion comes next
As $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger crosses the finish line, oil & gas assets’ fusion comes next Chevron has cleared all the hurdles in its path to bring Hess Corporation, a fellow oil and gas player, into its fold. As a result, the companies are taking steps to blend their operations, enabling Chevron to expand its oil…
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UK chooses winners of Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 6
UK chooses winners of Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 6 The UK government has allocated a £30 million (about €34.4 million) funding to decarbonize shipping and power up local economies. The post UK chooses winners of Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 6 appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Floating solar-powered system replaces diesel at salmon pen in Chile
Floating solar-powered system replaces diesel at salmon pen in Chile Mowi Chile has rolled out its first low-emission salmon farming installation at the Huar […] The post Floating solar-powered system replaces diesel at salmon pen in Chile appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumić Go to offshore energy biz
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Malaysia’s Sapura Energy nets $118M in contracts with long-term Thai clients
Malaysia’s Sapura Energy nets $118M in contracts with long-term Thai clients Malaysian oil & gas services provider Sapura Energy has secured new contracts with Chevron’s Thailand […] The post Malaysia’s Sapura Energy nets $118M in contracts with long-term Thai clients appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Diesel-electric Vertom Tula hits the water
Diesel-electric Vertom Tula hits the water Dutch shortsea shipping player Vertom Group has launched and christened its ninth 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo ship, MV Vertom Tula. The post Diesel-electric Vertom Tula hits the water appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz
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ModuSpec enhancing rig safety in Caspian Sea with new inspection contracts
ModuSpec enhancing rig safety in Caspian Sea with new inspection contracts MR Group’s ModuSpec, a rig intake and inspection specialist, has been hired to provide inspection services in the Caspian region. The post ModuSpec enhancing rig safety in Caspian Sea with new inspection contracts appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy…
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TGS wraps up survey for Europe’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm
TGS wraps up survey for Europe’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm TGS has completed an ultra-high-resolution 3D (UHR3D) seismic survey for the Green Volt floating […] The post TGS wraps up survey for Europe’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz