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Monday, November 4, 2024
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
Offshore

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
Offshore

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.
Offshore

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
Offshore

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
Offshore

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
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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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Thursday, October 3, 2024
Offshore drilling rig photo via Shutterstock / James Jones Jr
Offshore

Biden Administration Awards Contract to Decommission Orphaned Pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has taken a significant step in addressing legacy pollution off the Texas coast. As part of the

October 3, 2024
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Biden Administration Approves Atlantic Shores South Wind Project Off New Jersey

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has granted final approval for the Atlantic Shores South project, marking a significant milestone in offshore wind

October 1, 2024
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Friday, September 27, 2024
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Oregon Offshore Wind Auction Postponed Due to Lack of Interest

In a surprising turn of events, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated offshore wind energy

September 27, 2024
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
TS Helene 5-day cone Sep 24
Offshore

Helene’s Eastward Track Eases Pressure on Gulf Energy Production

By Gary McWilliams and Marianna Parraga HOUSTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Helene was expected to turn eastward on its track through the

September 24, 2024
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Hurricane Helene 5-day cone Sep 24
Marine Weather

Helene Intensifies: Southeastern U.S. Braces for Major Hurricane, Offshore Impact Being Monitored

The National Hurricane Center warns that Tropical Storm Helene is is forecast to rapidly intensify as it approaches the southeastern United States. Forecasters

September 24, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
Future hurricane helena forecast cone and warning map
Marine Weather

Potential Major Hurricane Threatens Gulf Coast This Week

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a warning about a potentially dangerous weather system approaching the Gulf Coast. The disturbance, soon to be

September 23, 2024
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