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Saturday, July 15, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Vessels carrying supplies for an offshore oil platform operated by Exxon Mobil are seen at the Guyana Shore Base Inc wharf on the Demerara River, south of Georgetown, Guyana January 23, 2020. REUTERS/Luc Cohen/File Photo/File Photo
Offshore

U.S. Probing Exxon Contractor In Guyana For Smuggling Drugs, Gold

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Reuters) – U.S. government officials repeatedly warned Exxon Mobil to avoid doing business with two mining magnates in Guyana, who

July 15, 2023
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
offshore wind farm
Offshore

How Big Oil Won the Bidding for German Offshore Wind Sites

By Vera Eckert and Susanna Twidale FRANKFURT/LONDON July 13 (Reuters) – Energy majors BP and TotalEnergies have won a 7 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind

July 13, 2023
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Bernhard Schulte Offshore Returns to Ulstein for Two Methanol-Ready CSOVs
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Bernhard Schulte Offshore Returns to Ulstein for Two Methanol-Ready CSOVs

Bernhard Schulte Offshore has contracted Ulstein Verft to design and construct two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) capable of operating on

July 6, 2023
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Offshore

Biden Admin Approves Nation’s Third Offshore Wind Project

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved the construction and operation plan for the Ocean Wind 1 project off the coast of New Jersey. The project is

July 5, 2023
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Edda Wind Newbuild Begins Contract with World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
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Edda Wind Newbuild Begins Contract with World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Norwegian offshore wind service company, Edda Wind, has commenced a new two-year contract with the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant

July 5, 2023
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Thursday, June 29, 2023
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Offshore

Biden Administration Initiates Environmental Review of Beacon Wind Project Off Massachusetts

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will begin the environmental review of a proposed 2.4-gigawatt (GW) wind energy project offshore Massachusetts.

June 29, 2023
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offshore oil rig
Offshore

Norway Approves Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Worth Over $18 Billion

Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has granted approval for 19 oil and gas projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, totaling investments of

June 29, 2023
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semisubmersible drilling rig at sea
Offshore

CGX and Frontera Reveal Significant Oil Discovery Offshore Guyana

Canadian oil and gas company CGX Energy Inc. (TSXV: OYL) and its joint venture partner Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) have announced a significant oil

June 29, 2023
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
FILE PHOTO: 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 Proposes Changes to Protect Taxpayers from Offshore Oil and Gas Decommissioning Costs

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has proposed changes to federal financial assurance requirements for offshore oil and gas companies to protect

June 27, 2023
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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New York’s First Offshore Wind Farm Marks ‘Steel in the Water’

New York’s first offshore wind farm has reached a significant milestone with the start of offshore construction. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday

June 22, 2023
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Offshore Supply Vessel Panel at Marine Money Week in NYC
Navy

Offshore Supply Vessels Move From Oil To Military And Wind

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Todd Hornbeck, the CEO of Hornbeck Offshore, recently delivered a talk at the Marine Money Week Conference in NYC. He

June 20, 2023
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Mike McCormick, Principal at Rystad Energy
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High-Spec Drillships and Harsh Weather Rigs Are Dominating Deepwater Industry

by John Konrad (gCaptain) This afternoon at the Marine Money Week conference in New York, Mike McCormick, principal at Rystad Energy, offered valuable insights

June 20, 2023
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offshore oil rig
Energy

Woodside Greenlights $7.2 Billion Mexico Deepwater Oil Project

(Bloomberg) — Woodside Energy Group Ltd. gave the go-ahead for a $7.2 billion oil field off Mexico, the Australian producer’s first major fossil fuel

June 20, 2023
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
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GAO Agrees to Study Offshore Wind Impacts in New Jersey, Says Congressman

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has agreed to investigate the various impacts of offshore wind farms under development off the coast of New Jersey,

June 20, 2023
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Monday, June 19, 2023
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Big Oil’s Renewables Retreat Opens Door for Others

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) — Big Oil won’t be missed by its renewable power competitors. Shell Plc’s pivot away from wind farms and solar parks

June 19, 2023
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Energy

French Energy Regulator Urges Offshore Wind Fixes After EDF Wins

(Bloomberg) — France must overhaul its offshore wind farm auction process to stimulate investment and competition if it wants to hit President Emmanuel

June 15, 2023
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
UK Expects Over 100,000 Jobs in Offshore Wind by 2030
Energy

UK Expects Over 100,000 Jobs in Offshore Wind by 2030

Close to 70,000 new jobs are expected to appear in the UK’s offshore wind industry by 2030, bringing the total to over 100,000.  A recent report from

June 14, 2023
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
RWE Charters Jan De Nul’s Next-Generation Wind Installation Vessels
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RWE Charters Jan De Nul’s Next-Generation Wind Installation Vessels

Offshore construction and dredging company Jan De Nul Group has announced a significant agreement with German energy provider RWE for the long-term exclusive

June 13, 2023
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offshore oil rig
Energy

China Drills in Deeper Waters to Cut Reliance on Foreign Oil

(Bloomberg) — A concrete expanse the size of Monaco jutting off China’s southern coastline is the imposing centerpiece in Beijing’s efforts to slow

June 13, 2023
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Seadrill drillship on the horizon
Offshore

Offshore Drilling Rates Approaching $500,000 Per Day Mark

The global offshore drilling market is continuing to experience a significant rebound with rig utilization now returning pre-pandemic levels, leading to a 40%

June 12, 2023
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