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  • CMA CGM secures Brazilian gateway with terminal operator transaction

    CMA CGM secures Brazilian gateway with terminal operator transaction Following regulatory approvals from relevant authorities, Marseille-based logistics and shipping giant CMA CGM has […] The post CMA CGM secures Brazilian gateway with terminal operator transaction appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • UK issues carbon storage permits for CCS project in Liverpool Bay

    UK issues carbon storage permits for CCS project in Liverpool Bay The UK’s North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has issued three carbon storage permits to […] The post UK issues carbon storage permits for CCS project in Liverpool Bay appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumic Go to offshore energy biz

  • UK CCS project enters construction phase with financial close now secured

    UK CCS project enters construction phase with financial close now secured Italy’s oil & gas giant Eni has reached financial close with the UK Government […] The post UK CCS project enters construction phase with financial close now secured appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • HD Hyundai Mipo bags $111M order for boxship pair

    HD Hyundai Mipo bags $111M order for boxship pair South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo—one of three affiliates under the umbrella company HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering—has won another multimillion-dollar order; this time for two containerships. The post HD Hyundai Mipo bags $111M order for boxship pair appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic…

  • Baleària’s future-proof fast ferry caps off docking tests

    Baleària’s future-proof fast ferry caps off docking tests Spanish ferry operator Baleària has wrapped up the first docking tests of the fit-for-future […] The post Baleària’s future-proof fast ferry caps off docking tests appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Noble rig strikes oil in Namibia’s Orange Basin

    Noble rig strikes oil in Namibia’s Orange Basin Africa’s energy player, Rhino Resources, has confirmed an oil discovery in a petroleum exploration license (PEL) it operates in the country’s Orange Basin. The post Noble rig strikes oil in Namibia’s Orange Basin appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz

  • Swire Shipping: 3 ships serving the Pacific Islands switch to biofuel

    Swire Shipping: 3 ships serving the Pacific Islands switch to biofuel Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping revealed that three of its vessels serving the South Pacific have made the switch to B24 and B30 second-generation biofuel blends. The post Swire Shipping: 3 ships serving the Pacific Islands switch to biofuel appeared first on Offshore Energy.…

  • CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean to merge into ‘one of largest diversified listed maritime groups’

    CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean to merge into ‘one of largest diversified listed maritime groups’ Dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) and Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH have signed a term sheet for a contemplated merger, which is expected to create “one of the largest diversified listed maritime groups in the world” with a combined fleet…

  • Fleet staying active as Prosafe navigates strategic divestments

    Fleet staying active as Prosafe navigates strategic divestments Oslo Stock Exchange-listed semi-submersible accommodation vessel owner and operator Prosafe has shared its fleet activity for March. The post Fleet staying active as Prosafe navigates strategic divestments appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz

  • Green methanol-fueled Disney Adventure makes first foray into the world

    Green methanol-fueled Disney Adventure makes first foray into the world Disney Adventure, hailed as the first in the cruise industry to be powered by […] The post Green methanol-fueled Disney Adventure makes first foray into the world appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • South Korea–Europe green shipping corridor promises 70% CO₂ cut

    South Korea–Europe green shipping corridor promises 70% CO₂ cut The proposed South Korea–Europe Green Shipping Corridor (GSC) could cut carbon emissions by over 70% along key trade routes between Pyeongtaek Port and major European automotive hubs, a new report found. The post South Korea–Europe green shipping corridor promises 70% CO₂ cut appeared first on Offshore…

  • Canadians to make digital twin of Trident Energy’s subsea assets in Equatorial Guinea

    Canadians to make digital twin of Trident Energy’s subsea assets in Equatorial Guinea International oil & gas company Trident Energy has signed a SaaS license agreement with […] The post Canadians to make digital twin of Trident Energy’s subsea assets in Equatorial Guinea appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • Sanfu Shipbuilding launches new multi-purpose vessel for German shipowner

    Sanfu Shipbuilding launches new multi-purpose vessel for German shipowner China’s Sanfu Shipbuilding has launched a 13,000 dwt multi-purpose vessel BBC Bremen for a shipowner BBC Chartering, owned by German-based Briese Schiffahrt Group. The post Sanfu Shipbuilding launches new multi-purpose vessel for German shipowner appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • COSCO Dalian yard names, delivers another 77,000 dwt green pulp carrier

    COSCO Dalian yard names, delivers another 77,000 dwt green pulp carrier Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Dalian) has named and delivered a 77,000 dwt multipurpose pulp vessel ordered by the Bank of Communications (BoCom) Financial Leasing. The post COSCO Dalian yard names, delivers another 77,000 dwt green pulp carrier appeared first on Offshore Energy.…

  • Luxcara picks Geoquip Marine for geotechnical investigation work offshore Germany

    Luxcara picks Geoquip Marine for geotechnical investigation work offshore Germany Luxcara has awarded a contract to Geoquip Marine to perform the main geotechnical investigation […] The post Luxcara picks Geoquip Marine for geotechnical investigation work offshore Germany appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz

  • Atlas wins crewing contract for Noble’s Suriname drilling campaign

    Atlas wins crewing contract for Noble’s Suriname drilling campaign U.S. offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has awarded Atlas Professionals with a crew management contract for its upcoming drilling campaign in Suriname. The post Atlas wins crewing contract for Noble’s Suriname drilling campaign appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz

  • All-electric FPSO for TotalEnergies’ Angolan project starts taking shape in China

    All-electric FPSO for TotalEnergies’ Angolan project starts taking shape in China The Angolan subsidiary of France’s energy giant TotalEnergies and its partners have started work on the conversion of the future floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit destined for an Angolan deepwater project, in Nantong, China. The post All-electric FPSO for TotalEnergies’ Angolan project…

  • Chevron and TotalEnergies flow first oil & gas from Gulf of America project

    Chevron and TotalEnergies flow first oil & gas from Gulf of America project Two oil majors, U.S.-based Chevron and France-headquartered TotalEnergies, have brought online a deepwater oil and natural gas project in the Gulf of America, formerly the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The post Chevron and TotalEnergies flow first oil & gas from Gulf of…

  • MODEC calling the shots for new Guyana-bound FPSO destined for ExxonMobil’s 7th oil & gas project

    MODEC calling the shots for new Guyana-bound FPSO destined for ExxonMobil’s 7th oil & gas project ExxonMobil has put Japan’s MODEC in charge of a new floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit to be deployed on its seventh oil project in the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana. The post MODEC calling the…

  • US-UK startups debut ‘first’ emissions and carbon capture system

    US-UK startups debut ‘first’ emissions and carbon capture system STAX Engineering, a California-based company specializing in maritime emissions capture and control, and Seabound, a UK-headquartered onboard carbon capture firm, have demonstrated a ‘first-of-its-kind’ fully integrated emissions and carbon capture solution. The post US-UK startups debut ‘first’ emissions and carbon capture system appeared first on Offshore…

  • Hinicio advocates for port-led hydrogen growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

    Hinicio advocates for port-led hydrogen growth in Latin America and the Caribbean Hinicio, a Belgium-based consulting firm specializing in hydrogen and its derivatives, has outlined a series of recommendations aimed at supporting ports in Latin America and the Caribbean to play a central role in climate action and in advancing the hydrogen economy across the…

  • GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework

    GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has unpacked a cost and compliance calculator […] The post GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • MOL: LNG-fueled Capesize bulker Verde Heraldo delivered, set to supply JFE Steel’s mills

    MOL: LNG-fueled Capesize bulker Verde Heraldo delivered, set to supply JFE Steel’s mills The naming and delivery ceremony for the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)-ordered LNG-fueled Capesize bulker for JFE Steel Corporation has been held at the Saijo Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan. The post MOL: LNG-fueled Capesize bulker Verde Heraldo delivered, set to supply…

  • Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships

    Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has laid out plans to introduce fees on Chinese ships calling American ports. The post Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz

  • Port Everglades receives first LNG-powered cargo ship

    Port Everglades receives first LNG-powered cargo ship U.S. Broward County’s (Florida) Port Everglades has welcomed its first cargo ship fueled by liquified natural gas (LNG). The post Port Everglades receives first LNG-powered cargo ship appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • May 2025 auction date set for Italian FSRU’s regasification slots

    May 2025 auction date set for Italian FSRU’s regasification slots Italy’s floating regasification terminal operator OLT Offshore LNG Toscana, controlled by Snam and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, will hold auctions for regasification capacity at its floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU). The post May 2025 auction date set for Italian FSRU’s regasification slots appeared first on…

  • TechnipFMC and UNAM team up to expand subsea engineering skills in Namibia

    TechnipFMC and UNAM team up to expand subsea engineering skills in Namibia UK-headquartered energy technology provider TechnipFMC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the […] The post TechnipFMC and UNAM team up to expand subsea engineering skills in Namibia appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumic Go to offshore energy biz

  • Lloyd’s Register, Pusan National University to advance liquefied hydrogen carrier technology

    Lloyd’s Register, Pusan National University to advance liquefied hydrogen carrier technology UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University (PNU) in Korea to advance liquefied hydrogen carrier technology and cryogenic engineering. The post Lloyd’s Register, Pusan National University to advance…

  • Fugro joins Methanol Institute to steer transition to low-carbon fuels

    Fugro joins Methanol Institute to steer transition to low-carbon fuels Dutch geo-data solutions provider Fugro has joined the Methanol Institute (MI), a global trade association for the methanol industry, in line with transitioning its fleet of geotechnical and geophysical vessels to low-carbon fuels. The post Fugro joins Methanol Institute to steer transition to low-carbon fuels…

  • Dutch duo wins jetty construction job at German LNG terminal

    Dutch duo wins jetty construction job at German LNG terminal The Netherlands-based Ballast Nedam and Hakkers Waterbouw have been selected to build a sea jetty as part of an LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel. The post Dutch duo wins jetty construction job at German LNG terminal appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore…

  • Commercialization in sight: Europe’s ocean energy pipeline to hit 165 MW in next five years

    Commercialization in sight: Europe’s ocean energy pipeline to hit 165 MW in next five years Ocean energy continued to advance towards commercialization in 2024, with new data from Ocean […] The post Commercialization in sight: Europe’s ocean energy pipeline to hit 165 MW in next five years appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumic Go…

  • Mitsui invests in US e-fuels provider Infinium

    Mitsui invests in US e-fuels provider Infinium Japanese major Mitsui & Co. has invested in Infinium Holdings, a U.S.-based provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of e-fuels technology and projects. The post Mitsui invests in US e-fuels provider Infinium appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • SBM Offshore FPSO’s miles-long journey ends in Guyana as first oil date approaches (Gallery)

    SBM Offshore FPSO’s miles-long journey ends in Guyana as first oil date approaches (Gallery) SBM Offshore, a provider of the design, construction, installation, and operation of offshore floating facilities, has bid welcome to its new FPSO vessel destined for ExxonMobil’s fourth oil project in the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana. The post SBM Offshore…

  • ‘World’s first’ liquid hydrogen corridor to link Oman, the Netherlands and Germany

    ‘World’s first’ liquid hydrogen corridor to link Oman, the Netherlands and Germany A joint development agreement (JDA) has been signed to establish the “world’s first” liquid hydrogen corridor, connecting Oman, the Netherlands and Germany. The post ‘World’s first’ liquid hydrogen corridor to link Oman, the Netherlands and Germany appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk…

  • First offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol platform begins trial operation in China

    First offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol platform begins trial operation in China The first offshore platform for the integrated production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol has been constructed in Yantai, China, and is set to commence the trial operation, state-owned energy enterprise China Energy Investment Corporation revealed. The post First offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol platform begins trial operation in China…

  • America’s Calcasieu Pass LNG gets into the swing of commercial ops

    America’s Calcasieu Pass LNG gets into the swing of commercial ops Venture Global has celebrated the start of commercial operations at its LNG export project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, south of Lake Charles, United States. Portugal’s oil and gas company Galp has confirmed its first LNG cargo from this project. The post America’s Calcasieu Pass…

  • Woodside and Uniper in talks over LNG supply

    Woodside and Uniper in talks over LNG supply Woodside Energy is engaged in discussions with Germany’s Uniper regarding potential liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal. The post Woodside and Uniper in talks over LNG supply appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz

  • Valaris rig on the move as ExxonMobil’s drilling ops end in non-commercial gas volumes

    Valaris rig on the move as ExxonMobil’s drilling ops end in non-commercial gas volumes ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy have wrapped up drilling activities off the coast of Cyprus, carried out with a drillship owned by Valaris, an offshore drilling contractor. The post Valaris rig on the move as ExxonMobil’s drilling ops end in non-commercial gas volumes…

  • Korea-flagged geotechnical survey vessel in new guise hits the water (Gallery)

    Korea-flagged geotechnical survey vessel in new guise hits the water (Gallery) Adira Renewables, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore’s offshore services provider Kim Heng and Soiltech Engineering […] The post Korea-flagged geotechnical survey vessel in new guise hits the water (Gallery) appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • Gas uptick for Shell’s North Sea development project

    Gas uptick for Shell’s North Sea development project Shell has disclosed better porosity and permeability than previously assumed for its natural gas discovery in the North Sea, which is situated on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). This led the firm’s partner, Deltic Energy, to reveal a boost in recoverable gas volumes from the project. The post…

  • Construction kicks off on Carnival’s next LNG-powered Excel-class cruise ship

    Construction kicks off on Carnival’s next LNG-powered Excel-class cruise ship Carnival Cruise Line, part of cruise giant Carnival Corporation, and German shipbuilder Meyer Werft […] The post Construction kicks off on Carnival’s next LNG-powered Excel-class cruise ship appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Wilson’s bulker with wind-assisted propulsion begins service for aluminum producer

    Wilson’s bulker with wind-assisted propulsion begins service for aluminum producer Norwegian shipping player Wilson has deployed its multi-purpose dry cargo ship retrofitted wind-assisted propulsion for compatriot aluminum producer Hydro. The post Wilson’s bulker with wind-assisted propulsion begins service for aluminum producer appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz

  • Aftermath of IMO’s net-zero framework: ‘Historic’ agreement or ‘total shipwreck’?

    Aftermath of IMO’s net-zero framework: ‘Historic’ agreement or ‘total shipwreck’? During the session held from April 7 to April 11, MEPC 83 approved the IMO Net-Zero Framework, said to be the first in the world to combine mandatory emissions limits and greenhouse gas (GHG) pricing across an entire industry sector. The post Aftermath of IMO’s…

  • BP and Chevron’s drilling ops yield black gold in Gulf of America

    BP and Chevron’s drilling ops yield black gold in Gulf of America Two oil majors, BP and its partner, Chevron, have found more oil in the Gulf of America, formerly the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The post BP and Chevron’s drilling ops yield black gold in Gulf of America appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa…

  • TotalEnergies follows in Aramco’s footsteps with 20-year US LNG offtake deal secured

    TotalEnergies follows in Aramco’s footsteps with 20-year US LNG offtake deal secured TotalEnergies has exercised its purchase option and inked a multi-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with NextDecade, enabling sufficient commercial agreements in place to back a positive final investment decision (FID) on the fourth train at an LNG export project in Texas, United…

  • Tripartite initiative to explore nuclear power for strategic maritime applications

    Tripartite initiative to explore nuclear power for strategic maritime applications The UK’s classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined forces with Queensland-headquartered ship design […] The post Tripartite initiative to explore nuclear power for strategic maritime applications appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • MSC Cruises launches LNG-powered MSC World America in Miami

    MSC Cruises launches LNG-powered MSC World America in Miami MSC Cruises, part of Switzerland-based shipping major MSC Group, has held a naming ceremony for its LNG-powered cruise ship MSC World America at the line’s new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal. The post MSC Cruises launches LNG-powered MSC World America in Miami appeared first on Offshore Energy.…

  • Yinson Production’s carbon capture-endowed FPSO weeks away from reaching its destination

    Yinson Production’s carbon capture-endowed FPSO weeks away from reaching its destination Yinson Production is roughly a month away from welcoming its floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel to Angolan waters. The post Yinson Production’s carbon capture-endowed FPSO weeks away from reaching its destination appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to offshore energy biz

  • Genesis in action: Oil platform comes back to life as artificial reef

    Genesis in action: Oil platform comes back to life as artificial reef A new lease on life has been bestowed upon an offshore platform that brought over 120 million barrels of oil to the energy market during its lifetime. The post Genesis in action: Oil platform comes back to life as artificial reef appeared first…

  • Eni cheers 100th LNG cargo from FLNG off Mozambique

    Eni cheers 100th LNG cargo from FLNG off Mozambique Eni has tucked a new milestone under its belt in Mozambique with the 100th cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its floating LNG (FLNG) project in the African country. The post Eni cheers 100th LNG cargo from FLNG off Mozambique appeared first on Offshore Energy.…

  • Bad weather postpones offshore installation ops at Türkiye’s gas field

    Bad weather postpones offshore installation ops at Türkiye’s gas field Trillion Energy is keen on resuming gas lift compressor installation activities next week at its giant gas field in the Black Sea off the coast of Türkiye. The post Bad weather postpones offshore installation ops at Türkiye’s gas field appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa…

  • UK firm hands out draft EIS for offshore drilling ops in Southeast Asia

    UK firm hands out draft EIS for offshore drilling ops in Southeast Asia Sunda Energy has submitted drafts for public consultation of the environmental impact statement (EIS) and environmental management plan (EMP) for the drilling of its planned appraisal well at a gas field off the coast of Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia. The post UK firm…

  • TPAO signs up for global oil & gas decarbonization initiative

    TPAO signs up for global oil & gas decarbonization initiative Türkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) has become the 56th player to come on board the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), which is set on stepping up the worldwide decarbonization game in the oil and gas industry at speed and scale. The post TPAO signs up…

  • UAE firm makes its first foray into US by joining Kimmeridge’s gas and LNG business

    UAE firm makes its first foray into US by joining Kimmeridge’s gas and LNG business Mubadala Energy is entering the U.S. energy market through an equity investment into the upstream gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) business owned by a subsidiary of Kimmeridge, an energy-focused alternative asset manager. The post UAE firm makes its first…

  • New player coming aboard America’s LNG export project in Louisiana ahead of FID

    New player coming aboard America’s LNG export project in Louisiana ahead of FID MidOcean Energy is expanding its LNG footprint by setting the wheels in motion to get its hands on a stake in an LNG export terminal on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast, United States. The post New player coming aboard America’s LNG export project in…

  • Honeywell launches AI-powered tech to optimize hydrogen production

    Honeywell launches AI-powered tech to optimize hydrogen production U.S. technology company Honeywell has launched Honeywell Protonium, a suite of technologies enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and powered by machine learning (ML) designed to make the production of green hydrogen more efficient, cost-effective and scalable. The post Honeywell launches AI-powered tech to optimize hydrogen production appeared…

  • President Trump inks executive order to ‘restore American maritime dominance’

    President Trump inks executive order to ‘restore American maritime dominance’ The President of the U.S. Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to “restore American maritime dominance” as uncertainty lingers over the global shipping market amid geopolitical tensions and the U.S.-China maritime rivalry. The latest developments seem to be taking a toll on Chinese…

  • Rig naming ceremony marks Hanwha Ocean’s entrance into deepwater drilling arena

    Rig naming ceremony marks Hanwha Ocean’s entrance into deepwater drilling arena Hanwha Drilling, part of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, has held a naming ceremony for a seventh-generation drillship, which will work off the coast of Brazil for Petrobras, the South American country’s energy giant. The post Rig naming ceremony marks Hanwha Ocean’s entrance into deepwater…

  • $7.2 billion project cleared for takeoff to unlock more gas and LNG offshore Mozambique

    $7.2 billion project cleared for takeoff to unlock more gas and LNG offshore Mozambique With the green light for a multibillion-dollar floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, Mozambique’s government is intent on augmenting gas production and strengthening the African country’s LNG position, given the role natural gas is expected to play in the global energy…

  • US axes Shell and BP’s licenses for cross-border gas fields

    US axes Shell and BP’s licenses for cross-border gas fields The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has changed its mind about two special licenses – operated by the UK-headquartered Shell and BP, respectively – for gas fields straddling the maritime boundary between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. The post US axes Shell and BP’s licenses…

  • ZTT wins submarine cable contract for 1 GW Chinese offshore wind farm

    ZTT wins submarine cable contract for 1 GW Chinese offshore wind farm ZTT Submarine Cable & System (ZTTSC) has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction […] The post ZTT wins submarine cable contract for 1 GW Chinese offshore wind farm appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz

  • SF Bay Ferry taps NBBB to build new battery-electric ferry duo

    SF Bay Ferry taps NBBB to build new battery-electric ferry duo U.S. public ferry service provider San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) has contracted Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) to design and construct two battery-electric ferries. The post SF Bay Ferry taps NBBB to build new battery-electric ferry duo appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa…

  • Tight budgets and shrinking pool of oil & gas prospects reshape search for more hydrocarbons

    Tight budgets and shrinking pool of oil & gas prospects reshape search for more hydrocarbons Global oil and gas operators are prioritizing low-risk, low-cost near field or infrastructure-led exploration (ILX) prospects as budgets tighten, rather than the more expensive high-risk hydrocarbon exploration plays. The post Tight budgets and shrinking pool of oil & gas prospects…

  • GMS finds work for jackup barge in Arab Gulf region

    GMS finds work for jackup barge in Arab Gulf region Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a UAE-headquartered provider of self‐propelled, self‐elevating support vessels to the offshore energy industry, has secured a contract for one of its large‐class vessels in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The post GMS finds work for jackup barge in Arab Gulf region…

  • 6PAC+ alliance representative: MEPC 83 is a defining moment for shipping’s future

    6PAC+ alliance representative: MEPC 83 is a defining moment for shipping’s future Pacific nations have reiterated that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is on the brink of making history with binding regulations to phase out fossil fuel use in global shipping. The post 6PAC+ alliance representative: MEPC 83 is a defining moment for shipping’s future…

  • GKinetic Energy heads to France for waterpower generator testing

    GKinetic Energy heads to France for waterpower generator testing Ireland-headquartered GKinetic Energy will test its 3 kW waterpower generator at the Ifremer flume […] The post GKinetic Energy heads to France for waterpower generator testing appeared first on Offshore Energy. Zerina Maksumic Go to offshore energy biz

  • Fincantieri and Viking launch ‘world’s first’ hydrogen-powered cruise ship; ink deal for two new units

    Fincantieri and Viking launch ‘world’s first’ hydrogen-powered cruise ship; ink deal for two new units Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Swiss cruise line Viking have launched the “world’s first: cruise ship to be powered by hydrogen stored onboard for propulsion and electricity generation. The post Fincantieri and Viking launch ‘world’s first’ hydrogen-powered cruise ship; ink deal…

  • US eyes June 2025 lease round to reclaim ‘energy dominance’ with fresh Gulf of America acreage

    US eyes June 2025 lease round to reclaim ‘energy dominance’ with fresh Gulf of America acreage The United States Department of the Interior has instructed its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to hold the next scheduled oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America. The post US eyes June 2025 lease round…

  • CMA CGM to transform shipping, logistics activities through generative AI

    CMA CGM to transform shipping, logistics activities through generative AI French container shipping and logistics major CMA CGM has unveiled a five-year strategic partnership with compatriot artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI. The post CMA CGM to transform shipping, logistics activities through generative AI appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy…

  • EPS completes 350th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation

    EPS completes 350th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation Singapore’s ship management company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has performed its 350th ship-to-ship (STS) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation. The post EPS completes 350th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • Scana firm gets to business in US Gulf Coast

    Scana firm gets to business in US Gulf Coast Scana-owned PSW Power & Automation has secured a contract to supply an E-House module […] The post Scana firm gets to business in US Gulf Coast appeared first on Offshore Energy. Nadja Skopljak Go to offshore energy biz

  • Panama Canal looking to reduce emissions with Stillstrom’s offshore charging solution

    Panama Canal looking to reduce emissions with Stillstrom’s offshore charging solution Stillstrom, Maersk’s offshore power and charging solutions developer, has entered into an agreement with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to assess the potential for implementing its technology to reduce emissions from vessels idling in and around the Panama Canal. The post Panama Canal looking…

  • BYD: One LNG-powered RoRo newbuild launches, another sets on maiden voyage

    BYD: One LNG-powered RoRo newbuild launches, another sets on maiden voyage Accelerating its push for global expansion, China’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has launched its latest roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) car carrier, BYD Xi’an. The post BYD: One LNG-powered RoRo newbuild launches, another sets on maiden voyage appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak…

  • Reversal of EU’s energy playbook on Russian oil barrels cannot be ruled out, MSI warns

    Reversal of EU’s energy playbook on Russian oil barrels cannot be ruled out, MSI warns MSI has contemplated the possibility of a shift in energy policy within the European Union (EU), where the EU changes its mind about the ban on Russian fossil fuels and decides to take a page out of U.S. President Donald…

  • Equinor’s Norwegian activity across energy and decarbonization realms remaining ‘robust’ up to 2035

    Equinor’s Norwegian activity across energy and decarbonization realms remaining ‘robust’ up to 2035 Equinor has set its cap on upping its activity ante in Norway within its operated fields, onshore facilities, and exploration and development projects alongside those for renewable and low-carbon solutions, creating further ripple effects like the multibillion-dollar worth of goods and services…

  • ‘World’s first net-zero LNG export facility’ shaping up in Canada as $5.1B project forges ahead

    ‘World’s first net-zero LNG export facility’ shaping up in Canada as $5.1B project forges ahead Woodfibre Management, a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver, is moving forward with the construction works at its operated multimillion-dollar liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project located along the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. The post ‘World’s first…

  • Eneos jackup lands two-well gig offshore Vietnam

    Eneos jackup lands two-well gig offshore Vietnam Japan’s Eneos Drilling, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eneos Xplora, has entered into a contract with Japan Vietnam Petroleum Company (JVPC) to supply a jack-up rig from its fleet for a drilling assignment offshore Vietnam. The post Eneos jackup lands two-well gig offshore Vietnam appeared first on Offshore…

  • Sea-Cargo retrofitting RoRo pair to cut fossil fuel use by up to 50%

    Sea-Cargo retrofitting RoRo pair to cut fossil fuel use by up to 50% Norwegian shipowner Sea-Cargo has decided to remodel two of its roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ships in an effort to achieve a reduction of 50% in fossil fuel consumption. The post Sea-Cargo retrofitting RoRo pair to cut fossil fuel use by up to 50% appeared…

  • Australia’s gas supply secure for next quarter amid industry commitments

    Australia’s gas supply secure for next quarter amid industry commitments The Australian Government has decided not to activate the mechanism to secure additional quantities of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 3Q 2025 as it feels confident that the current volumes are sufficient to cover the forecasted demand. The post Australia’s gas supply secure for next…

  • Trump administration hit with lawsuit over oil platform trio’s restart off California

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  • UK and Australia forge alliance to drive subsea growth in both hemispheres

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  • MMMCZCS: Retrofit project preparing bulkers for methanol paves the way to greener shipping

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  • Geophysical survey to start at 2 GW Scottish offshore wind farm site

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  • UN carbon levy talks: Now is the time to show solidarity with climate vulnerable countries

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  • Kongsberg Maritime to equip DOF’s next-gen offshore support vessel

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  • BP’s fourth subsea gas project is a go as new discovery springs up in Trinidad and Tobago

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  • CorPower Ocean taps Equipmake for wave energy system upgrade

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  • NCL: Bio-methanol-powered containership inaugurated in Norway

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  • Scottish firm’s tidal energy converter secures Lloyd Register’s feasibility statement

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  • COSL rig spuds last well on its North Sea list with Serica

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  • Galveston LNG Bunker Port inks first bunker supply deal

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  • MBF, ZESTAS join forces to accelerate zero-emission shipping

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  • Duo looking to drill exploration well offshore Bulgaria by year-end

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  • EverLoNG: There are no showstopping regulation to prevent onboard CCS adoption today

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  • G-TEC completes seabed survey in Dutch Doordewind offshore wind farm zone

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  • Oil production starts at Equinor’s Norwegian field, ushering in ‘new era’ for Barents Sea

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  • US Gulf rig fleet facing ‘steep’ drop in activity but improvements on the cards next year

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  • Dolphin Drilling gets new CFO as interim CEO is promoted to permanent position

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  • MPA Singapore and Wärtsilä renew maritime decarbonization partnership

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  • CMA CGM and ABB partner to ‘enhance’ ship safety with new parametric roll algorithm

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