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Vattenfall has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the chemicals group LyondellBasell (LYB) to provide it with fossil free electricity from the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm off the German coast. The agreement includes the supply of electricity from the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm over a period for 15 years, starting in 2028.... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) The Japanese government on Wednesday announced a revision of its rules for offshore wind power auctions as the sector globally grapples with delays and soaring expenses driven by tight supply chains and inflation. After a number of consultations since September to find ways to ensure the completion of offshore projects, Japan's industry and land... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Hess Corp's fourth-quarter profit surpassed Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, buoyed by higher production volumes in the United States and Guyana. Its total production rose over 18% to 495,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) in the quarter, boosted by a 7% increase in volumes in the Bakken shale... Continue Reading →
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that, in 2024, it achieved all the production targets set in its Strategic Plan 2024-2028+, within a range of ±4%. The total production of oil and natural gas reached 2.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed). The commercial production of oil and natural gas reached 2.4 million... Continue Reading →
(Folhapress) The decision by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to suspend new wind power projects in the country, arguing that windmills “kill their birds and ruin their beautiful landscapes”, has the potential to boost the interest of investors in this sector in the Brazilian market. Trump's action mainly halts future leasing of... Continue Reading →
(OE) Enova, owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, has awarded a grant of $107 million to Norway-based Wind Catching Systems for the deployment of a Windcatcher multi-turbine floating wind demonstrator. The $107 million has been awarded to Wind Catching Systems’ subsidiary Wind Catching Demo for the deployment of a commercial demonstrator unit... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) Wall Street expects U.S. oil and gas companies to keep a lid on spending in 2025 and keep their focus on generating shareholder returns, despite calls by President Donald Trump to "drill, baby, drill." Big Oil begins reporting fourth-quarter results this week, and outlooks for the coming year should reflect the dissonance between Trump's... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump suspended new federal offshore wind leasing on his first day back in the Oval Office on Jan. 20, pending an environmental and economic review. On the same day, Danish energy company Orsted (ORSTED.CO), opens new tab, the world's biggest offshore wind firm, posted another impairment charge on delays to a U.S. offshore project.... Continue Reading →
(4coffshore) Corio Generation, a leading offshore wind developer, has announced a significant leadership transition as CEO Jonathan Cole steps down after three years at the helm. Samuel Leupold, the company’s current Chair of the Board and former CEO of Ørsted Wind Power, will assume the role effective 31 January 2025.Since Corio's launch in April 2022, Jonathan... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Brazil's first-ever auction to add batteries and storage systems to its national power grid, scheduled for later this year, is seen generating $450 million in investments, according to an estimate by consultancy firm Oliver Wyman. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The batteries would be able to store energy from wind and solar power, renewable sources... Continue Reading →
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