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UK Gov't to Support Acorn CCS, Viking CO2 Transportation Projects

Jul 31, 2023

UK-based oil and gas company Harbour Energy, operator of the Humber-based Viking CO2 transportation and storage network and partner in the Acorn CCS project in northeast Scotland, welcomed the news on Monday that both projects have been awarded…

Iran Says Will Pursue Rights over Durra Offshore Gas Field

Jul 31, 2023

Iran will pursue its rights over the Durra/Arash field if other parties shun cooperation, the country's Oil Minister Javad Owji said on Sunday, according to the Oil Ministry's SHANA news agency. 'If there is no willingness to cooperate, Iran will pursue its rights and benefits…

UK to Grant Over 100 North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses

Jul 31, 2023

Britain will grant more than 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea as part of efforts to tap domestic supplies and become more energy independent, the government said on Monday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the move was compliant with the government's environmental targets…

Perdana Nautika Wins AHTS Vessel Contract

Jul 28, 2023

Malaysia's Perdana Petroleum's subsidiary, Perdana Nautika, has secured a contract for the provision of an anchor handling, Tug, and Supply (“AHTS”) vessel to RMS Synergy.The contract started on June 13, 2023, and has a 60-day duration. The contract is valued at around RM4…

Venezuela-Trinidad Offshore Gas Project Talks Hit Sticking Point Over Terms

Jul 28, 2023

Negotiations between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago to jointly develop an offshore gas field near the maritime border have hit a sticking point following Venezuela's refusal to accept the terms of a U.S. license, the Caribbean nation's Prime Minister Keith Rowley said on Thursday…

Oil on Track for Fifth Week of Gains

Jul 28, 2023

Oil prices were steady on Friday, but on track for a fifth straight week of gains, with investors optimistic, healthy demand and supply cuts will keep prices buoyant.Risk appetite in wider financial markets has been fuelled by growing expectations…

New York Quarry to Provide Rock for Empire Wind Offshore Projects

Jul 28, 2023

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation has signed the first ever subcontract for rock procurement for a U.S. offshore wind farm with Carver Sand & Gravel LLC (“Carver”), a U.S. quarry in the state of New York.Through this subcontract, Great Lakes…

Maine Sets Sights on 3GW Offshore Wind Deployment by 2040

Jul 28, 2023

Lawmakers in Maine on Wednesday passed legislation that would set a 3-gigawatt target for offshore wind deployment off the state's scenic coastline by 2040, a level that could satisfy half of its 1.3 million residents' power needs.The bill…

Guyana Extends Offshore Oil Block Bids Deadline to Attract New Explorers

Jul 28, 2023

Guyana extended to Sept. 12 a deadline for companies to submit bids for its first competitive auction of oil blocks, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.The South American nation has delayed the offer of 14 offshore blocks four times before…

Exxon Posts 56% Profit Slump, Joins Peers in Energy Price Hit

Jul 28, 2023

Exxon Mobil Corp joined its rivals in reporting a 56% slump in second-quarter profit from a year ago, hurt by a drop in energy prices, in line with the midpoint of the company's earnings preview released earlier this month.Oil majors' profits…

WSG Sells Well Intervention Division, Rebrands

Jul 28, 2023

WSG said Friday it had sold its Well Intervention division and would use the proceeds raised to lay the foundations for a period of international expansion for the rebranded WSG Energy Services (WSGES).The company has divested its traditional…

TotalEnergies Defends Price Paid for German Offshore Wind Lease

Jul 28, 2023

French energy company TotalEnergies does not believe it overpaid for a record-breaking German offshore seabed lease this month, despite industry criticism, CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Thursday while presenting second-quarter results.'In Germany…

Iberdrola Raises 2023 Outlook After 21% Profit Increase

Jul 28, 2023

Spanish power company Iberdrola on Thursday raised its 2023 profit outlook for the second time after a strong performance in Europe and Britain drove a 21% increase in first-half net profit.The green energy giant is investing heavily in renewable capacity and network assets…

Australian State Bans Gas to New Homes from 2024 in Push to Cut Emissions

Jul 28, 2023

The Australian state of Victoria will ban natural gas connections to new homes from next year as part of a plan to cut emissions and lower energy bills, the state climate action minister said on Friday.Australia's second-most populous state…

Eni's Net Profit Falls, but Beats Consensus on Strong Gas Business

Jul 28, 2023

Italy's Eni said its second-quarter adjusted net profit dropped 49% from last year, reflecting falling oil and gas prices and weaker refining margins. Adjusted net profit in the period came in at 1.94 billion euros ($2.13 billion), down from a bumper result of 3…

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