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Bourbon Expands Fleet with 13 Vessels Worth over $180M

Apr 22, 2026

Offshore services provider Bourbon has expanded its fleet with 13 vessels valued at more than $180 million since the start of 2026, as it seeks to strengthen its position in offshore markets, the company said.Ten of the vessels are already under contract…

Nam Cheong Sells Two Offshore Support Vessels for $37M

Apr 22, 2026

Malaysia-based offshore support vessel (OSV) provider Nam Cheong has sold two vessels for $36.7 million, including its first newbuild sale in more than a decade.The transactions include a newly built multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV) and a 120-tonne anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel…

Oil Prices Jump as Ships Come Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Apr 22, 2026

Oil prices jumped on Wednesday with Brent trading above $100 a barrel, erasing earlier losses following reports of gunfire attacks on at least three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures LCOc1 were up $1.59, or 1.6%, at $100…

EU Plans Measures to Tackle New Energy Crisis

Apr 22, 2026

The European Commission will set out plans on Wednesday to cut electricity taxes and coordinate the summer refill of countries' gas storage, as it seeks to cushion the energy fallout from the Iran war.Draft proposals seen by Reuters show the EU will…

Iran War May Cut Oil Demand Now, But Boost It Later

Apr 22, 2026

While oil demand destruction deepens with each passing day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the longer‑term impact of the Iran war may paradoxically work in oil’s favour. Spiking energy security concerns and greater fragmentation could lead to a less efficient…

US Judge Blocks Trump's Efforts to Hinder Renewable Energy Projects

Apr 21, 2026

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy industry groups say have stymied the development of new energy generation projects.Chief U.S…

Van Oord Installs Monopiles for Poland’s First Offshore Wind Farm

Apr 21, 2026

Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has completed the transport and installation of monopile foundations and transition pieces for Baltic Power, Poland’s first offshore wind farm.The project, developed by ORLEN and Northland Power, will have a planned capacity of up to 1…

Vaalco Reports Strong Gabon Well Results, Baobab FPSO Restart On Track

Apr 21, 2026

Vaalco Energy has achieved strong initial results from a development well offshore Gabon and remains on track to restart production at its Baobab field in Côte d’Ivoire in the second quarter of 2026.The company said the Etame 14H well has been drilled…

UK’s Biggest Offshore Wind Blades Installed at East Anglia THREE

Apr 21, 2026

ScottishPower, part of Iberdrola, and Masdar have installed the first turbine at the $5.4 billion (£4 billion) East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, marking a U.K. record with blades measuring 115 meters.The blades are the largest manufactured and installed for a project in U…

Maersk’s Stillstrom Unveils Standalone Offshore Charging Solutions for Vessels

Apr 21, 2026

Stillstrom, a unit of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has launched two offshore charging systems aimed at supporting vessel electrification in the offshore wind sector.The new solutions, Power Hub and Power Tower, are designed as standalone systems that…

BP Executive Named as OMV’s First Female Chief

Apr 21, 2026

Austria’s OMV has appointed Emma Delaney as Chairwoman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2026, becoming the first female to lead the company.Delaney will succeed Alfred Stern, whose mandate is set to conclude as planned on Augugst 31…

US-Israel War on Iran Creates Biggest Energy Crisis in History

Apr 21, 2026

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday.'This is indeed the biggest crisis in history,' Birol told…

Dutch Activists Launch New Case Against Shell Over Emissions

Apr 21, 2026

A Dutch climate activist group launched a new court case against Shell on Tuesday in the Netherlands, demanding that the British energy major immediately end its investments in new oil and gas projects.Like a number of its peers seeking to capitalise…

Norway's March Oil, Gas Output Tops Forecast

Apr 21, 2026

Norway's combined oil and gas production exceeded an official forecast by 2.8% in March, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) said on Tuesday.Norway is Europe's largest supplier of natural gas and a major producer of oil, but output varies…

Sable Offshore Sees More Offshore Wells Restart; Boosts California Output

Apr 20, 2026

Oil and gas producer Sable Offshore said on Monday it was ramping up production across its California assets as more wells come online and a third platform is set to begin operations later this year.Its shares were up 3.7% in premarket trading…

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