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(OE) After many false starts, the U.S. offshore wind market is building strong roots for a solid future. But as the market develops from its current northeast and mid-Atlantic niche new opportunities and challenges arise. The U.S. offshore wind market has long been seen as not delivering on its significant potential. With an offshore wind... Continue Reading →
(epbr) White Martins, a supplier of industrial and medical gases, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Porto do Açu to assess the feasibility of producing green hydrogen at the port complex in São João da Barra (RJ). Under the terms of the agreement, Porto do Açu will carry out a study to collect data... Continue Reading →
Enel Brasil and the Government of the State of Bahia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M)U) to carry out feasibility studies on green hydrogen production projects by Enel Green Power Brasil, the renewable generation arm of the Enel Group in the country. The technical, commercial and financial sectors for this project will be evaluated. The... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - U.S. oil production forecasts are being revised upwards despite labor and supply chain constraints as higher prices spur more drilling and well completion activity, according to industry experts. Calls for new oil supplies are being answered by more producers as U.S. prices stay above $100 per barrel, propelled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.... Continue Reading →
(PN) In a final assessment of the result of the Permanent Offer auction, held this morning, the National Petroleum Agency (ANP) highlighted the main numbers achieved in the auction. In all, 59 exploratory blocks were acquired in six basins, which generated R$ 422.4 million in signature bonuses. This represents a premium of 854.84%. In addition,... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Dealmaking in the U.S. oil and gas industry surged fourfold in value in the first quarter, even as Russia's invasion of Ukraine poured cold water on M&A activity in March, according to consultancy Enverus. Oil producers struck deals worth $14 billion in the first three months, compared with $3.4 billion last year. Of... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Major global trading houses are planning to reduce crude and fuel purchases from Russia's state-controlled oil companies as early as May 15, sources said, to avoid falling foul of European Union sanctions on Russia. The EU has not imposed a ban on imports of Russian oil in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine,... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Brazilian fuel distributor Vibra Energia SA (VBBR3.SA) has tapped an existing partnership with Brasil BioFuels (BBF) to move into producing and selling palm oil-based jet fuel as it looks to take another step in the energy transition. Vibra, formerly known as Petrobras Distribuidora SA, has agreed to sell aviation fuel to be produced at BBF's... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Prices for wind and solar power in major global markets have climbed nearly 30% in a year as developers have struggled with chaotic supply chains and surging costs for everything from shipping to parts to labor, according to a report published on Wednesday. Contract prices for renewables jumped 28.5% in North America and... Continue Reading →
(TE) MISC Bhd’s maiden foray into the deep-water floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) segment of the oil and gas (O&G) industry in Brazil will be closely watched this year. According to S&P Global Ratings, any potential delays and cost overruns on the Mero 3 FPSO project could weigh on its credit rating in the... Continue Reading →
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