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BOEM Proposes Regulation Revision to Support Mineral Exploration

Feb 23, 2026

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced proposed revisions to its regulations governing hard mineral resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf aiming to advance exploration and development of critical minerals essential to national security…

BOEM Proposes BBG3, Third Gulf of America Lease Sale

Feb 19, 2026

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced a Proposed Notice of Sale for the third offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The proposed lease sale, known as Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 3, or BBG3, is scheduled to take place on Aug…

Trinidad Hopeful for Offshore Gas Projects with Venezuela

Feb 18, 2026

Trinidad and Tobago's government is optimistic two flagship offshore gas projects with neighboring Venezuela to be operated by Shell, BP and Trinidad's National Gas Company will move forward amid political changes in the OPEC country, the energy minister of the twin-island nation said on Wednesday…

Trump Calls Out California, UK Energy Deal

Feb 16, 2026

President Donald Trump denounced a clean energy agreement between the United Kingdom and California Governor Gavin Newsom hours after it was signed on Monday, Politico reported.In an interview with the outlet, Trump said it was 'inappropriate' for Britain to be dealing with the Democratic governor…

BOEM Advances Second OBBBA Offshore Lease Sales

Feb 04, 2026

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, today announced another major step toward expanding offshore energy development pursuant to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BOEM released the Final Notice of Sale for Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 2 (BBG2)…

US Judge to Consider Orsted Request to Block Trump Offshore Wind Halt

Feb 02, 2026

A U.S. judge on Monday will consider a request from Danish energy company Orsted to block the Trump administration's halt on its Sunrise Wind project off the coast of New York.The preliminary injunction request is the fifth brought by an offshore wind…

France Calls Draft Law on Oil Exploration in Overseas Territories

Jan 29, 2026

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure called a draft law proposing to allow offshore oil and gas exploration in its overseas territories 'anachronistic' during a debate in the country's Senate on Thursday.In a world first, France banned new oil and gas exploration and production licenses in 2017…

Denmark, Germany Agree to Proceed with Bornholm Energy Island Wind Project

Jan 26, 2026

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday that her country has agreed with Germany to jointly proceed with the Bornholm Energy Island, a large offshore wind project.Frederiksen was speaking at a press conference at an energy conference…

BOEM Invites Public Input on Potential Offshore Oil Leasing Areas in California

Jan 26, 2026

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced the issuance of two Calls for Information and Nominations to solicit industry nominations and public comments on areas of interest for potential offshore oil and gas leasing in Southern California…

U.S. District Court Allows Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind to Resume Work

Jan 16, 2026

Today the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted Dominion Energy’s request for a preliminary injunction allowing construction to resume on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project while Dominion Energy’s lawsuit challenging the agency’s action proceeds…

Global Underwater Hub Addresses Results of Offshore Wind Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7

Jan 14, 2026

Responding to the UK Government’s announcement on the results of the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7, Neil Gordon, chief executive of Global Underwater Hub (GUH), said:“The award of a record 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity through AR7 is a positive step for the UK…

US Judge Rules Orsted Can Resume Work on Offshore Project

Jan 12, 2026

A federal judge on Monday cleared Danish offshore wind developer Orsted to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which U.S. President Donald Trump's administration halted along with four other projects last month.The ruling by U…

US Judge Considers Orsted's Request Against Trump Offshore Wind Pause

Jan 12, 2026

A U.S. judge on Monday will consider a request from Danish energy company Orsted for an injunction against the Trump administration's decision to halt its $5 billion Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island.The company's lawsuit…

Trump Freezes Five Offshore Wind Projects, Company Shares Plummet

Dec 22, 2025

The Trump administration suspended leases on Monday for five large offshore wind projects that are under construction off the U.S. East Coast over what it called national security concerns, sending shares of offshore wind companies plunging…

Poland Allocates 3.4 GW Capacity in Offshore Wind Auction

Dec 18, 2025

Poland allocated 3.4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in its first competitive offshore wind auction, the country's energy regulator URE said on Thursday, a boost for the renewable energy sector after setbacks in neighbouring markets.The auction was seen as a test of investor confidence in offshore wind…

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