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Iberdrola, Partners to Upgrade New York's Power Grid for Offshore Wind Power Consumption

Jun 26, 2023

Spanish renewable energy company Iberdrola said Monday it woul dhelp deliver renewable offshore wind power from the Long Island grid to New York City and Westchester County. The company said it would add approximately 90 miles (about 150 km)…

First Foundation Installed for South Fork Wind

Jun 22, 2023

South Fork Wind, New York's first offshore wind farm, has achieved first 'steel in the water' with the installation of the project's first monopile foundation.In the coming days, South Fork Wind will install the project's U.S.-built offshore substation…

W&T Offshore Appoints Parasnis as EVP and CFO

Jun 22, 2023

W&T Offshore, an independent oil and natural gas producer with operations offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, on Thursday announced the appointment of Sameer Parasnis to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 3…

Transocean's Deepwater Titan Begins Inaugural Contract for Chevron

Jun 21, 2023

Offshore drilling contractor Transocean said its new eighth-generation drillship Deepwater Titan has started its inaugural contract with supermajor Chevron in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.Built by Singapore's Sembcorp Marine and delivered to Transocean subsidiary Triton Titan GmBH in December 2022…

Shell Ramping Up Olympus Gulf of Mexico Oil Platform After Maintenance

Jun 21, 2023

Top U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil producer Shell said on Wednesday that its Olympus offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico was in the process of ramping up production after maintenance.The Olympus platform was offline for planned overhauls, starting June 7…

Talos Names Maiworm CFO

Jun 19, 2023

Houston based Talos Energy announced it has appointed Sergio L. Maiworm Jr. as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, effective as of July 1, 2023, replacing Shannon E. Young, III who has accepted a similar role with another independent E&P company…

Shell's Olympus Gulf of Mexico Platform Offline for Maintenance

Jun 16, 2023

Top U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil producer Shell on Thursday said its Olympus production platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is offline for planned maintenance.The work started a week ago on Wednesday, June 7, and is expected to last 14 days, Shell said…

Mass. Maritime Academy Offering Offshore Wind Training to Locals

Jun 15, 2023

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) said it has started offering its Global Wind Organization Basic Technical Training (GWO BTT) course to community members, opening the door to those on Martha’s Vineyard interested in a potential career in the offshore wind industry…

VIDEO: U.S. Coast Guard Medevacs Offshore Oil Platform Crewmember

Jun 12, 2023

The U.S. Coast Guard  said Sunday it had medevaced an oil platform crewmember 23 miles southwest of Port Fourchon, Louisiana, Saturday.Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a notification at 4:19 a.m. of a 33-year-old crewmember…

Shell Pivots Back to Oil to Win Over Investors - Sources

Jun 09, 2023

Shell will keep oil output steady or slightly higher into 2030 as part of CEO Wael Sawan's efforts to regain investor confidence as the energy giant wrestles with poor returns from renewables while oil and gas profits are booming, company sources said…

Island Offshore Bags Offshore Mooring Work in Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of Mexico

Jun 09, 2023

Norwegian offshore vessel operator Island Offshore has recently secured work for its Island Victory vessel, which will install a mooring spread for an FSRU (Floating Storage Regasification Unit) for an undisclosed client. The contract kicks in the autumn of 2023 and has a duration of  90-120 days…

Enterprise Products Partners' Offshore Oil Export Terminal to Open by Early 2027

Jun 09, 2023

Enterprise Products Partners' Sea Port crude oil export terminal off the coast of Texas could begin operations between the second half of 2026 and early 2027, the pipeline operator's co-CEO said on Thursday. The terminal, planned for about 30 miles (48 km) off the coast of Texas…

MOL's Investment to Expedite Final Investment Decisions on Delfin's FLNG Vessels

Jun 09, 2023

Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (“MOL”) has entered into a strategic investment agreement with Delfin Midstream Inc, a company developing floating LNG solutions for LNG exports from North America to global clients.As part of the agreement, MOL will…

TGS, SLB in U.S. Gulf of Mexico OBN Survey

Jun 08, 2023

Norway-based seismic data firm TGS in a strategic collaboration with oilfield services firm SLB on Thursday announced the start of the Engagement 4 Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) multi-client acquisition in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.According to TGS…

North Sea Oil Producer Harbour in Merger Talks with Talos - Sources

Jun 07, 2023

Britain's largest North Sea oil and gas producer, Harbour Energy, is in talks to merge with Gulf of Mexico peer Talos Energy, four people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.The move would offer Harbour an opportunity to list in New York…

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