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Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Prosperity FPSO at Payara, Guyana’s third offshore oil development on the Stabroek Block. Photo courtesy ExxonMobil
Offshore

ExxonMobil Guyana Acquires FPSO Prosperity

ExxonMobil Guyana has completed the purchase of the Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) Prosperity from SBM Offshore. The strategic

November 7, 2024
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Cadeler jack-up vessel at an offshore wind farm
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Cadeler to Install 64 Giant Turbines for UK Offshore Wind Project

Cadeler A/S has announced a major contract win for the East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm project. The Danish company will provide transportation and

November 7, 2024
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In
Offshore

Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In

As Cat 3 Hurricane Rafael barrels towards the Gulf of Mexico, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has activated its Hurricane Response

November 6, 2024
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm
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Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm

Nov 5 (Reuters) – Oil and gas producers began shutting in U.S. Gulf of Mexico output and pulling workers off platforms on Tuesday ahead of a

November 5, 2024
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Monday, November 4, 2024
The Prosperity FPSO at Payara, Guyana’s third offshore oil development on the Stabroek Block. Photo courtesy ExxonMobil
Offshore

Guyana and Suriname Emerge as Promising LNG Suppliers, Wood Mackenzie Says

Guyana and Suriname are poised to become significant players in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, according to a recent report by Wood Mackenzie. The

November 4, 2024
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Late-Season Hurricane Could Hit Gulf Oil and Gas Production
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Late-Season Hurricane Could Hit Gulf Oil and Gas Production

An are of thunderstorms south of Jamaica is forecast to intensify into Tropical Storm Rafael some time Monday, with further strengthening into a hurricane

November 4, 2024
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aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Sweden Blocks Baltic Sea Wind Farms Over Defense Concerns

STOCKHOLM, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Sweden has rejected applications to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea due to defense concerns, while giving

November 4, 2024
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Chevron's Anchor asset in U.S. Gulf of Mexico
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BSEE Tightens Safety Rules as Breakthrough Tech Promises to Unlock Billions in Deepwater Oil Reserves

HOUSTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) rolled out new rules for U.S. offshore drillers

October 30, 2024
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden holds up a wind turbine size comparison chart while attending a meeting with governors, labor leaders, and private companies launching the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Offshore

Election Jitters, Industry Headwinds Undermine Biden’s Final Offshore Wind Auction

By Nichola Groom Oct 29 (Reuters) – A U.S. auction of offshore wind development rights in the Gulf of Maine on Tuesday drew bids for

October 29, 2024
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A photo of turbines as the South Fork Wind offshore wind farm
Offshore

Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Auction is Test for Beleaguered Industry

Oct 29 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday will kick off a sale of offshore wind development rights for eight areas off

October 29, 2024
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Seadrill drillship on the horizon
Offshore

Transocean and Seadrill in Merger Talks Amid Deepwater Drilling Boom

By David Carnevali, Dinesh Nair and David Wethe (Bloomberg) — Transocean Ltd. is in talks to merge with rival offshore drilling contractor Seadrill

October 23, 2024
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A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area South of Martha’s Vineyard. Credit: Eric Haynes
Offshore

Turbine Trouble: GE Vernova Outlines Plan to Fix Broken Blade that Sparked an Offshore Wind Firestorm in Nantucket

GE Vernova has announced plans to remove and replace some turbine blades while strengthening others at the Vineyard Wind 1 project near Nantucket,

October 23, 2024
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Monday, October 21, 2024
Photo shows the installation of the first offshore wind turbine at South Fork Wind
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BOEM Just Took a Major Step Towards Unlocking 7 GW of Offshore Wind in New York

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed a comprehensive environmental review, evaluating potential wind development activities across six

October 21, 2024
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Prosperity FPSO at Payara, Guyana’s third offshore oil development on the Stabroek Block. Photo courtesy ExxonMobil
Offshore

Guyana Moves to Diversify Offshore Energy Production as Oil Exports Leap

Guyana has taken a significant step in expanding its offshore oil and gas production, with energy giants TotalEnergies, Qatar Energy, Petronas, Cybele Energy,

October 16, 2024
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Windcat's first CSOV launched by Damen.
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Photos: Groundbreaking Hydrogen-Ready Offshore Wind Support Vessel Launched

Damen Shipyards, Windcat, and CMB.TECH have unveiled the first of six cutting-edge Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The landmark launch, which

October 15, 2024
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
floating offshore wind turbine
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Norway Seeks Leading Role in Floating Offshore Wind Technology

Norway’s world-leading test center, METCentre, has signed contracts with three companies to test innovative floating offshore wind technology, hoping to

October 10, 2024
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Offshore drilling rig photo via Shutterstock / James Jones Jr
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ExxonMobil Secures Largest Offshore CO2 Storage Lease in U.S. History

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) has securing the largest offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) storage lease in U.S. history. The Texas General Land Office (GLO)

October 10, 2024
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Monday, October 7, 2024
Viking Supply Service's AHTS Loke Viking
Offshore

Viking Supply Ships Boosts Subsea Capabilities with Advanced Offshore Cranes

Norwegian offshore service provider Viking Supply Ships has made a significant move to enhance its fleet’s capabilities in the subsea sector. The company

October 7, 2024
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General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Offshore

Equinor Acquires Stake in Ørsted, Becoming Second-Largest Shareholder

Norwegian energy giant Equinor ASA has made a significant move in the renewable energy sector by acquiring a 9.8% stake in Ørsted A/S, a leading offshore wind

October 7, 2024
Total Views: 727

Sunday, October 6, 2024
A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf.REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi//File Photo
Offshore

Iran’s Oil Minister Inspects Export Terminal Amid Fears Of Israeli Strike

DUBAI, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Iran’s oil minister landed on Kharg Island, home to the country’s main export terminal, and held talks with a

October 6, 2024
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