(RB) The Senate's SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE postponed the discussion on the legal framework for offshore wind farms this Tuesday (26), which will define rules for the operation of wind turbines in Brazilian waters. The bill has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies, and articles have been included that require the country to... Continue Reading →
Powering oil & gas production with renewables and low-carbon energy: Electrification brings emission cuts of 80%
(offshore-energy.biz) While the energy transition toolbox is filled with decarbonization tools, electrification seems to be the jewel in its crown, based on research conducted by Rystad Energy, which points out that applying this method to upstream operations has the potential to get rid of over 80% of oil and gas production emissions. Switching away from... Continue Reading →
Mooreast Appoints Ellingsen as CEO
Mooreast Holdings Ltd. announced today it will appoint Mr Eirik Ellingsen, a Norwegian with deep experience in the offshore and marine sector, as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) amid growing adoption of floating wind energy projects worldwide. Mr Ellingsen will assume the role of CEO at Mooreast on 1 January 2025. He will be taking over... Continue Reading →
Guyana’s pick of new US startup faces hurdles to tap vast gas reserves
(Reuters) - Doubts are growing over Guyana's pick of a little-known U.S. startup to craft and develop projects to monetize its vast untapped natural gas resources that could cost up to $30 billion. Year-old Fulcrum LNG faces financing hurdles that could derail its selection. Ultimately, the South American nation may end up relying on a consortium led... Continue Reading →
State of Ceara and Chinese company CGN Brasil Energia sign memorandum of understanding for renewable energy development
(ceara.gov.br) With great local potential for renewable energy generation, the Ceara government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the company CGN Brasil Energia (CGNBE), part of the CGN Group, one of the largest in China, for collaboration in the development of solar and wind energy projects and the green hydrogen chain. Governor Elmano de... Continue Reading →
Petrobras in talks with Raizen, BP for partnership in ‘big’ comeback on ethanol
(Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras is in talks with Raizen, BP and Inpasa for a possible joint venture in ethanol, two sources told Reuters, as the firm's CEO aims big in a comeback to the sector. Petrobras is in talks with four or five firms in the ethanol business, Chief Executive Magda Chambriard told... Continue Reading →
Swedish Firm Eyes Multi-Megawatt Wave Energy Farm Off Grenada
(OE) Swedish company Seabased has signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Grenada and SIDS DOCK to establish Grenada’s first utility-scale wave energy park. The agreement outlines a phased project that will begin with a 2 MW pilot to showcase the potential of wave energy in driving economic and environmental resilience... Continue Reading →
PETROBRAS PLANS 15 NEW PLATFORMS AND IS CONSIDERING HIRING SIX MORE UNITS AMIDST CHALLENGES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
(PN) Petrobras' new strategic plan for the five-year period 2025-2029 provided more information about the company's plans regarding its fleet of platform ships (FPSOs). During the period, the company intends to start operating ten units by 2029, all in the pre-salt layer. In addition, the oil company also plans to build five more units beyond... Continue Reading →
Subsea7 reports US$321 million in adjusted EBITDA in Q3 24, up 59% year-over-year
(TN) Subsea7, a global leader in delivering offshore projects and technology for the energy sector, closed the third quarter of 2024 with solid operational and financial performance. Between July and September, the company achieved US$321 million in adjusted EBITDA, up 59% year-over-year, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18%, up from 13% in Q3... Continue Reading →
US awards up to $2.2 billion to speed clean-hydrogen development
(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday it has awarded up to $2.2 billion to centers on the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest to develop hydrogen, an emerging source of energy that is expensive to produce using renewable power. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Hydrogen backers, including the administration of President Joe Biden,... Continue Reading →