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Ithaca Energy Bolsters Stake in North Sea Gas Field

May 20, 2025

U.K. oil and gas company Ithaca Energy has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Spirit Energy, increasing its stake for 46.25% in the Cygnus gas field for $154 million.The transaction, which is subject to NSTA consent, will increase Ithaca Energy's operated interest in Cygnus field to 85%…

North Sea O&G Operators Opt for Flylogix Drones to Tackle Methane Emissions

Jun 10, 2025

Flylogix, the operator of next generation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has secured contracts with several leading oil and gas operators to help tackle the industry’s methane emissions.Worth seven figures accumulatively, the contracts include…

Denmark Extends Operating Life of Two Offshore Wind Farms

Jun 27, 2025

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has extended the production permits for the Nysted and Middelgrunden offshore wind farms, enabling the projects to continue producing electricity for 10 and 25 more years, respectively.These are two of the oldest offshore wind farms in Denmark…

Brazil Greenlights Additional Pre-Salt Oil Auction to Lift Revenue

Jun 26, 2025

Brazil's lower house of Congress on Wednesday approved an executive order allowing the government to auction its share of oil in uncontracted offshore pre-salt areas, a move that could help boost revenue as it struggles to balance its budget…

Gimi FLNG Enters Commercial Ops at BP’s GTA Project off Western Africa

Jun 23, 2025

Golar LNG’s floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit Gimi has reached the Commercial Operations Date (COD) for its 20-year lease and operate agreement for the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal…

TotalEnergies Eyes Mozambique LNG Restart in Summer 2025

Jun 18, 2025

TotalEnergies expects its $20-billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to resume development 'this summer', Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday.He was asked about the timing during a session at the Japan Energy Summit in Tokyo…

Japan Energy Expo '25 Opens this Week

Jun 16, 2025

JERA’s major U.S. LNG supply deal sets the stage for Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025, taking place 18 – 20 June in Tokyo, with live commentary expected from JERA’s Global CEO and METI during the Opening Ceremony.The Strategic Summit will feature top executives from Shell…

JERA Agrees New US LNG Supply Deals

Jun 12, 2025

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has agreed to new supply deals for U.S. liquefied natural gas from four projects to diversify its global portfolio away from its reliance on Australia, it said on Thursday.JERA plans to buy up to 5.5 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of U…

Equinor Gets Green Light for Drilling Job in Barents Sea

Jun 12, 2025

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Barents Sea.The permit is for wellbore 7117/4-1 in production license 1238.The license is operated by Equinor with 40% working interest…

China Leads the World in Energy Investment

Jun 09, 2025

The latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Investment report demonstrates how the global energy scene has changed from when the first edition of the report in 2015 showed energy investment in China just edging ahead of that of the United States…

Denmark Grants First Offshore Wind Farm Lifespan Extension Permit

Jun 03, 2025

The Danish Energy Agency has approved a 10-year extension of the electricity production license for the 23 MW Samsø offshore wind farm.This marks the first time in Denmark that the lifespan of an older offshore wind farm has been extended. The…

Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition to Run Together with LNG PCC 2025

May 28, 2025

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), in cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA), has confirmed that the LNG PCC 2025 will be held on June 20, in collaboration with the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition, organized by dmg events…

One Person Missing After Fire on Chevron’s Deepwater Platform off Angola

May 21, 2025

One person has been reported missing following the fire incident that occurred on May 20 at Chevron’s Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) deepwater platform off Angola, that left 17 people injured.The report about the missing person was shared by Angola’s National Agency for Oil…

U.S. Offshore Wind: Alive, Dying or Dead?

May 07, 2025

While the U.S. Offshore Wind market – and really most renewable energies – have been in the legislative crosshairs since January 20, 2025 and the emergence of Trump 2.0, there remain opportunities and pockets of hope. Phil Lewis, Director of Research…

EMGS Diversifies Business with Siem Day Subsea Construction Vessel Buy

May 07, 2025

Norwegian geophysical services company Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has established a new business platform within the offshore subsea construction market, having entered into a set of agreements for the acquisition of Siem Day offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV)…

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