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Britain Eases Opposition to New Oil, Gas Permits

Nov 26, 2025

Britain will allow some new oil and gas production on or near existing fields, the government said on Wednesday, easing its stance on new licences while dashing oil and gas producers' hopes for an early end to windfall taxes on their sector…

OEUK Warns of Major Job Losses Without Urgent Windfall Tax Reform

Nov 26, 2025

Thousands of U.K. jobs and billions in future tax revenue are at risk unless the government reforms the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), industry group Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said ahead of the Autumn Statement.OEUK said statistical modelling…

THREE60 Energy Strengthens Norwegian Ops with New Appointments

Nov 21, 2025

Global energy services provider THREE60 Energy has made strategic appointments to strengthen operational structure in Norway following a period of significant growth across its Wells and Subsurface service linesThe move enhances integration…

Industry Responds Positively to US Offshore Lease Proposal

Nov 20, 2025

This week, the Department of the Interior issued the Draft Proposed Program for the next five year federal offshore oil and gas leasing program, and the response from industry has been positive.Under the new proposal for the 2026–2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program…

Ithaca Energy Acquires 50% Stake in Shell’s Tobermory Discovery off Scotland

Nov 19, 2025

Ithaca Energy has signed a farm-in agreement with Shell UK for a 50% working interest in licenses P2629 and P2630, located in the West of Shetland basin, containing the Tobermory discovery.Following completion of the farm-in, Shell UK will continue…

Hoyer Acquires VMS Group

Nov 18, 2025

Hoyer, a global supplier of electric motors and automation solutions, and VMS Group, a marine service provider, have merged to create Hoyer VMS Group, a new company aiming to deliver a unique global offering for power and motion solutions across marine and industrial markets…

SED Energy’s GHTH Rig Kicks Off Ops for PTTEP

Nov 18, 2025

The semi-submersible tender-assist drilling rig GHTH, owned by SED Energy Holdings’ subsidiary Energy Drilling, has started operations with Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP).The rig started operating after completing preparatory work in Singapore…

Energy Transition' Future: Fractured, Bumpy and Long

Nov 17, 2025

As COP30 kicks off its second week in Brazil, much has changed since the landmark Paris climate agreement was penned 10 years ago.The spirit of cooperation that once reigned has been shattered by economic rivalries and a stark divergence in climate policies among the world’s biggest polluters…

Noatum Maritime, Siemens Energy and GPT Team Up for Offshore Renewables

Nov 17, 2025

Noatum Maritime, Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech (GPT) have signed a partnership agreement to explore collaboration in the offshore renewable energy sector.Noatum Maritime, an AD Ports Group company, Siemens Energy and GPT plan to combine…

THREE60 Energy to Supply Offshore Crew for Vår Energi

Nov 13, 2025

Aberdeen-based offshore energy industry services firm Three60 Energy has signed a new long-term contract with Vår Energi for the provision of temporary contract workers.The agreement, effective from 1 November 2025, represents a continued and valued partnership between the two companies…

Ørsted’s Green Transformation Marks New Benchmark in Energy Sector

Nov 12, 2025

Danish renewable energy group Ørsted has achieved a 98% reduction in carbon emissions, completing what it called the world’s first full green transformation of an energy company as world leaders gather for COP30 climate talks in Brazil.The milestone…

IEA’s Bullish Oil Scenario a Wake-Up Call for Climate Action

Nov 12, 2025

The International Energy Agency’s latest outlook signals that oil demand may continue rising into 2050, a sharp shift from its previous reports and a stark reminder of how dominant black gold remains in the global economy.The IEA's annual World Energy Outlook…

Global Oil and Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050, IEA Finds

Nov 12, 2025

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from its previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels and predicting that the world will likely fail to achieve climate goals…

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Petronas to Explore in Guyana

Nov 11, 2025

Oil producers TotalEnergies, Qatar Energy and Petronas have signed a five-year agreement with Guyana's government to explore a shallow-water block, authorities and company executives said on Tuesday.Guyana has struggled to diversify its energy industry…

Ming Yang, Buhawind Join Forces for 2GW Floating Wind Project in Philippines

Nov 11, 2025

Ming Yang Smart Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corp. (BENLC) for a joint feasibility study on BENLC’s planned 2 GW offshore wind project in Ilocos Norte, Northern Luzon.Under the MoU…

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