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Van Oord's Fallpipe Vessel Achieves Milestone: 20 Million Tonnes of Installed Rock

Oct 09, 2023

Dutch offshore installation firm Van Oord said Monday that its flexible fallpipe vessel Nordnes had recently reached a major milestone.'The vessel has installed a staggering 20 million tonnes of rock, a record unparalleled in the subsea rock installation market…

Abu Dhabi's Oil Champion ADNOC Nets on Global Expansion

Oct 09, 2023

The United Arab Emirates is refashioning the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the image of an international oil major by stepping up its global expansion and finding new revenue streams to maximize earnings for the Gulf state…

15MW Turbines for German 960MW Offshore Wind Farm

Oct 06, 2023

Danish offshore wind turbine maker Vestas has recently secured a 960 MW firm order for its flagship offshore wind turbine, V236-15.0 MW.The order includes 64 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the He Dreiht project located in the German waters of the North Sea…

Vietnam Faces Years-Long Delays for Gas Production in South China Sea as Exxon Mobil and Gazprom Projects Stalled

Oct 06, 2023

Vietnam expects further years-long delays before offshore blocks being developed by U.S. major Exxon Mobil and Russia's Gazprom will be producing gas, according to a draft government document seen by Reuters.The new timeline casts fresh doubts…

Macquarie Eyes Sale of Stake in 573MW UK Offshore Wind Farm

Oct 06, 2023

Macquarie is considering selling its 25% stake in Race Bank, a 573-megawatt offshore wind farm located off Britain's Norfolk coast, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.The infrastructure group is working with advisors on the sale…

Rystad Says Oil Demand is Peaking. Predicts $60 a Barrel by 2027

Oct 06, 2023

Global crude oil prices could drop to about $60 per barrel by 2027 as demand growth slows, say oil analysts at Rystad Energy, chopping a third off next year's peak price as demand tumbles.Their outlook is a reassuring message amid recent Wall…

DOF Boosts IMR Capacity with 'Stril Explorer' Charter

Oct 06, 2023

Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has chartered the Stril Explorer vessel from Simon Møkster Shipping. The charter is a bareboat with a firm duration of 3 years plus 4 annual options. Financial details were not disclosed.'The vessel will be utilized on the recently awarded PIDF project…

U.S. Interior Secretary Deputy Beaudreau Bids Farewell

Oct 06, 2023

U.S. Deputy Interior Secretary Tommy Beaudreau is stepping down from his role at the end of October, the Interior Department said in a statement on Wednesday, without giving a reason for his departure or saying how the vacancy would be filled…

Vår Energi to Exit Brage Offshore Field with Petrolia Noco Set to Step In

Oct 06, 2023

Petrolia Noco has signed an agreement with Vår Energi ASA to acquire Vår Energi’s 12.2575% participating interest in the Brage field offshore Norway with an effective date of January 1, 2023.Net production (12.2575% WI) from the Brage field in the first half of 2023 was 1…

Colombia Proposes Forcing Offshore Wind Bidders to Partner with State Company

Oct 05, 2023

Colombia is proposing to force bidders for offshore wind projects to give a state company a stake in the developments, as part of a wider set of draft modifications to the rules governing the process published this week.The government of President Gustavo Petro…

Global Energy Group Lands Transition Piece Preassembly Deal for Moray West Wind Farm

Oct 05, 2023

Global Energy Group (GEG) has been selected by Moray West Offshore Wind Farm to provide preassembly support services for the marshalling of 62 transition pieces (TPs) at the Port of Nigg. The major contract encompasses a broad range of critical onsite services…

Allseas' Pioneering Spirit Takes on Challenging Pipelay Project for BP

Oct 05, 2023

Oil major BP has selected offshore installation contractor Allseas to complete the subsea pipelay scope for its ultra-deepwater Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) natural gas project offshore Mauritania and Senegal.Allseas will conduct the offshore…

Norway: ConocoPhillips' Tommeliten A Offshore Field to Start Producing This Month

Oct 05, 2023

U.S. oil firm ConocoPhillips has received approval from the Norwegian authorities to start up its Tommeliten A field in the North Sea.ConocoPhillips estimates that around 24 million standard cubic meters (150 million barrels) of oil equivalent can be recovered from Tommeliten A…

Europe Can Slice CO2 Emissions 70% by 2050, Says Equinor Executive

Oct 05, 2023

The chief economist of oil major Equinor said on Wednesday that Europe could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 70% by 2050, but said oil and gas investments must continue in ordre to keep pace with growth in demand. The CO2 cuts will mainly be due to the region's growth in electrification…

Japanese Shipping Giant Buys Into Norwegian Floating Wind Firm

Oct 05, 2023

Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has, following a recent private placement, become a shareholder in Odfjell Oceanwind, a Norwegian floating wind technology developer.'The transaction generates significant capital which…

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