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Friday, January 26, 2024
The Empire Wind 1 and 2 and Beacon Wind 1 projects located off New York State. Illustration: Equinor
Offshore

Equinor and BP Swap Ownership in New York Offshore Wind Projects

Equinor has agreed to a swap transaction with BP, resulting in a significant reshuffling of ownership for several offshore wind projects in New York State. The

January 26, 2024
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
An illustration of Great Lakes Dredge and Docks' Jones Act-compliant rock installation vessel that will support the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. Illustration courtesy Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Offshore

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Receives Termination Notice for Empire Wind 2 Rock Installation

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) has announced the termination of the rock installation contract for Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm

January 9, 2024
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Monday, December 18, 2023
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

BP To Pause Red Sea Oil Tanker Transits

By Rachel Graham (Bloomberg) BP said it will pause all its oil tanker shipments through the Red Sea following an escalation of attacks on merchant shipping by

December 18, 2023
Total Views: 2049

Friday, October 6, 2023
Endurance project map courtesy Northern Endurance Partnership
Shipping

UK Awards Landmark Agreement for Major Carbon Capture and Storage Project in North Sea

The UK’s Crown Estate has granted an Agreement for Lease for what could be one of the world’s largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects,

October 6, 2023
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Thursday, October 5, 2023
File photo shows the world-renowned Pioneering Spirit at sea
Offshore

Allseas Awarded Pipelay Works for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Gas Project

BP has chosen Allseas to carry out the subsea pipelay work for its ultra-deepwater Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) natural gas project off the coast of Mauritania

October 5, 2023
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
offshore oil platform california. photo REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Offshore

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
Total Views: 3407

Monday, August 7, 2023
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

BP Considering Subsidy-Free Wind Farms in Irish Sea

By Priscila Azevedo Rocha and Laura Hurst (Bloomberg) — BP Plc is considering building two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea without any support from

August 7, 2023
Total Views: 1280

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Energy

German Regulator Awards Offshore Wind Site Tenders Worth 12.6 Billion Euros

BERLIN/FRANKFURT, July 12 (Reuters) – Germany’s network regulator on Wednesday announced the result of its 7 gigawatt

July 12, 2023
Total Views: 459

Thursday, July 6, 2023
Aerial top view of a ship at sea
Shipping

BP Backs New Fuel for Ships Made Using Everyday Garbage

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — BP Plc is investing in a California-based startup that will use uneaten food and other waste to make low emission fuel.

July 6, 2023
Total Views: 1901

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
News

BP, Orsted Reach Deal on Overlap of UK Endurance CCS, Hornsea Wind Farm Sites

LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) – BP BP.L and Orsted ORSTED.CO have resolved a dispute over an overlapping zone in the UK North

June 20, 2023
Total Views: 482

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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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Offshore oil and gas platform
Environment

The Gulf of Mexico Has a $30 Billion Unplugged Oil Well Problem

(Bloomberg) — In the roughly 160 years since Edwin Drake drilled the first US oil well in the hills of northwestern Pennsylvania, more than 4.5 million

May 9, 2023
Total Views: 5282

Monday, May 1, 2023
auger tension leg platform
Offshore

US Gulf of Mexico Makes Room for Carbon Capture as Oil Output Peaks

By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON, May 1 (Reuters) – After nearly a century, oil output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is heading towards its peak with new

May 1, 2023
Total Views: 1633

Monday, April 17, 2023
BP Kicks Off Argos Platform Production in US Gulf of Mexico
Offshore

BP Kicks Off Argos Platform Production in US Gulf of Mexico

BP has announced the successful start of oil production at its Argos offshore platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the company’ first new production

April 17, 2023
Total Views: 3612

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Offshore Workers Reach Deal to Avoid Strike on BP’s UK North Sea Platforms
Offshore

Offshore Workers Reach Deal to Avoid Strike on BP’s UK North Sea Platforms

Offshore workers employed by Sparrows Offshore Services have successfully negotiated a deal, ending planned strike action that was scheduled for later this

March 21, 2023
Total Views: 1142

Friday, March 3, 2023
Offshore oil and gas platform
Offshore

Offshore Workers Strike at BP’s North Sea Installations

March 3 (Reuters) – About 50 offshore workers on BP North Sea installations have backed strike action in a dispute over pay and overtime rates,

March 3, 2023
Total Views: 2623

Thursday, February 16, 2023
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Shipping

BP Goes on Offshore Wind Hiring Binge

By Ron Bousso LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) – BP is set to hire over 100 employees to its offshore wind division as the energy company rapidly expands

February 16, 2023
Total Views: 2166

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
BP Plans Slower Oil Retreat as Russia War Drives Record Profit
Offshore

BP Plans Slower Oil Retreat as Russia War Drives Record Profit

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) — BP Plc said it will cut oil and gas output more slowly this decade after the supply disruption caused by Russia’s

February 7, 2023
Total Views: 1107

Thursday, July 14, 2022
An illustration of the Maersk Supply Service Wind Turbine Installation Vessel concpet with a feeder barge
Offshore

Maersk Supply Service to Order Second Wind Turbine Installation Vessel After Contract Win

Maersk Supply Service will order second Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) after securing an additional contract to install wind turbines at a U.S.

July 14, 2022
Total Views: 2206

Thursday, May 12, 2022
Edison Chouest to Supply New Hybrid SOV for New York Offshore Wind Projects
Offshore

Edison Chouest to Supply New Hybrid SOV for New York Offshore Wind Projects

The offshore wind joint venture between Equinor and BP, Empire Offshore Wind, has awarded a long-term charter to Louisiana-based Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO)

May 12, 2022
Total Views: 2168
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