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Friday, September 29, 2023
An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

Biden Administration’s Oil Leasing Plan Draws Criticism from Both Sides

By Nichola Groom and Jarrett Renshaw Sept 29 (Reuters) – The Biden administration’s plan to slash offshore oil and gas leasing drew fire from

September 29, 2023
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
offshore rig north sea
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Biden Administration Navigates Offshore Oil Leasing Dilemma

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Jennifer Jacobs (Bloomberg) — The Biden administration is charting plans to sell offshore oil drilling rights in the Gulf of

September 28, 2023
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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
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Record Low Sales Expected in Biden’s 5-Year Oil & Gas Lease Plan

By Jarrett Renshaw and Nichola Groom Sept 28 (Reuters) – The Biden administration’s five-year plan for offshore oil and

September 28, 2023
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File Photo: Wind farm in the North sea off the coast of United Kingdom.
Energy

Wind Power Industry Blown Off-Course

LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) – A perfect storm of supply chain delays, design flaws and higher costs in the offshore wind industry has

September 28, 2023
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The offshore supply ship VOS Start reaches the port of Cuxhaven on June 20, 2022.
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Vroon Completes Offshore Fleet Sale

Dutch shipping company Vroon has completed its sale of 40 offshore vessels as part of a previously announced restructuring. Going forward, Vroon will focus on

September 27, 2023
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The Petrojarl Knarr FPSO. Photo credit: Altera
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UK Green Lights $3.8 Billion Rosebank Oil and Gas Project in North Sea

The UK government has granted a development and production license to Equinor and Ithaca Energy for the $3.8 billion Rosebank project northwest of Shetland.

September 27, 2023
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Monday, September 25, 2023
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
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Biden Administration Completes Environmental Review of Dominion Energy’s Virginia Offshore Wind Farm

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of Dominion Energy’s proposed Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW)

September 25, 2023
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Vineyard Wind wind turbine leaves New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Vineyard Wind.
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Report Reveals Critical Need for Investment in U.S. Offshore Wind Port Infrastructure

The U.S. offshore wind industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, but a shortage of port infrastructure capacity threatens its progress and its ability to

September 25, 2023
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Friday, September 22, 2023
offshore wind farm
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Northland Power and Mitsui Make Final Investment Decision on $6.5 Billion Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan

Canadian power producer Northland Power Inc. and Japan-based Mitsui & Co. have announced their final investment decision on the $6.5 billion Hai Long

September 22, 2023
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An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Energy

US Government Ordered to Expand Gulf of Mexico Oil Auction

(Bloomberg) — A federal judge ordered the Biden administration to expand next week’s Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale, saying officials appear to have

September 22, 2023
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Location of Raia Manta and Raia Pintada fields in the area of BM-C-33. Map courtesy Equinor
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Equinor Submits Plans for $9 Billion Field Projects Offshore Brazil

Norwegian energy company Equinor has announced the commercial viability and submitted development plans for two major offshore oil and gas fields in

September 21, 2023
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A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023.
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Rapid Growth in Offshore Wind Poses Risks and Challenges, Says Allianz

The offshore wind industry is experiencing rapid growth globally, with increasing investment, power capacity, and technological innovations. However,

September 21, 2023
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
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Biden Administration Issues Roadmap for Boosting Atlantic Offshore Wind Power Transmission

The Biden Administration has issued a comprehensive roadmap to accelerate offshore wind transmission in the U.S. Atlantic region. The action plan, released

September 20, 2023
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Greenpeace activists confront the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem.
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Norway’s Aker BP May Explore for Seabed Minerals

OSLO, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Norway’s second-largest listed oil and gas company, Aker BP, said it would consider applying for licenses to mine

September 20, 2023
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Monday, September 18, 2023
A DOF offshore vessel underway
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DOF Wins $260 Million Contract Extension in Brazil

Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has secured three new service contracts worth over $260 million with Petrobras in Brazil. The contracts involve survey and

September 18, 2023
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
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Orsted CEO Says U.S. Offshore Wind Targets Not Out of Reach

By Scott DiSavino and Nichola Groom Sept 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30,000 megawatts (MW)

September 18, 2023
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Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
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Eneti Lands Contract for Newbuild WTIV at Attractive Dayrate

Offshore wind installation vessel (WTIV) shipowner Eneti Inc. (NYSE:NETI) has announced a new vessel reservation contract for Seajacks UK Limited for one of

September 18, 2023
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
offshore oil platform california. photo REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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California Sues Oil Giants Claiming Deception, Climate Harms

By Alicia Diaz (Bloomberg) –California sued major oil companies including Exxon Mobil Corp. and Shell Plc, saying they deceived the public for

September 17, 2023
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Vineyard Wind wind turbine leaves New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Vineyard Wind.
Offshore

States Beg Biden to Bolster Offshore Wind While Projects Flounder

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — Six US governors have implored President Joe Biden to boost support for the fledgling offshore wind industry amid

September 15, 2023
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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
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Biden’s Offshore Wind Target Slipping out of Reach as Projects Struggle

Sept 15 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s goal to deploy 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind along U.S. coastlines this decade to fight climate change

September 15, 2023
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