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Sept. 28 (Exxon) Producing one billion barrels of oil is an extraordinary milestone anywhere in the world. In Guyana, it represents a story of vision, partnership, and excellence that has reshaped the nation and the global energy landscape. Just over a decade ago, ExxonMobil and our co-venturers made a world-class discovery in Guyana's Stabroek block.... Continue Reading →
Sept. 28 (splash247.com) Cargo drones have moved beyond short demonstrations into sustained offshore operations, with RWE and Ampelmann completing more than 250 drone flights during a six-week maintenance campaign at the Triton Knoll wind farm off the UK. More than nine tonnes of tools, spare parts and safety equipment were transported between a service operation... Continue Reading →
Sept. 27 (oilprice.com) The Trump Administration is touting the new oil order in Venezuela as a tremendous opportunity for reviving the industry in the world’s biggest crude oil resource holder. The U.S.-led restructuring of the sector kicked out Russian and Chinese companies out of previously awarded concessions, and spurred a flurry of oil deals with... Continue Reading →
Sept. 26 - Petrobras signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mozambique's Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) to establish the foundation for strategic cooperation between the companies in the oil and gas sector. The agreement's objectives include joint efforts in studies, assessment, development, and commercialization, as well as knowledge sharing and the exchange of technical... Continue Reading →
Sept 24 (Reuters) - The US Senate is nearing a deal to reform laws to speed up permitting of large infrastructure projects after the White House compromised on how renewable energy is treated, though a vote is uncertain before the midterm elections, a top Senate Democrat said on Thursday. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse, the top Democrat... Continue Reading →
Sept. 25 ( saurenergy.com) Envision Energy has launched its EN-252/16.7 offshore wind turbine, a 16.7 MW machine designed for high-wind environments and international offshore wind markets. The turbine is based on Envision's Model Z platform, which has been operational since 2023. The company said the new turbine combines a high-performance rotor with an integrated powertrain,... Continue Reading →
Sept. 23 (TN) Porto do Açu and operator Perenco Brasil signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the development of the first offshore platform electrification project in the Campos Basin. The agreement entails supplying power from shore to Perenco’s units at the Pargo and Cherne Hubs—located in shallow waters—via an 80-kilometer subsea cable connected to... Continue Reading →
Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Inter-American Development Bank is drawing up a two-year engagement plan for Venezuela focused partly on electricity and social protection, IDB President Ilan Goldfajn said on Monday. “We are, of course, reengaging,” Goldfajn told Reuters in an interview. “We have missions to Venezuela, looking at the situation, dealing with the macroeconomic... Continue Reading →
Sept. 21 (offshoreWIND.biz) Gazelle Wind Power has developed and tested a new floating offshore wind platform designed to support 18 MW turbines and beyond in extreme offshore conditions, with the company’s preliminary cost assessment indicating 44 per cent lower CAPEX and 52 per cent lower LCOE than the benchmark semi-submersible designs used in the study.... Continue Reading →
Sept. 21 (OE) The 704 MW Revolution Wind offshore wind project has completed installation of all 65 turbines, with full energization expected by the end of 2026. The project, a 50-50 joint venture between Global Infrastructure Partners' Skyborn Renewables and Ørsted, began delivering electricity to the New England grid on March 14. Revolution Wind, located... Continue Reading →
