(OEM) The board of directors of Italy’s Saipem has approved the offshore drilling contractor’s first sustainability plan, which represents an integrated strategy that combines business and financial objectives with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, enabling the firm to reach net-zero by 2050. Saipem revealed on Tuesday that its board of directors, chaired by Chairman Silvia... Continue Reading →
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it signed, on 07/08/22, a credit line with sustainability commitments (Sustainability-Linked Loan - SLL) in the amount of US$ 1.25 billion and maturity in July 2027. The operation was signed with the banks Bank of China, MUFG and The Bank of Nova Scotia, with competitive costs in comparison... Continue Reading →
Houston-headquartered offshore energy services provider Helix Energy Solutions has completed the acquisition of Louisiana-based, privately-held Alliance group of companies, enabling it to expand its decommissioning presence in the Gulf of Mexico. Back in May 2022, Helix revealed that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the equity interests of the Alliance... Continue Reading →
(epbr) It is Petrobras' culture to develop petroleum frontiers of high geological complexity, demanding development and application of the most daring technologies. From the pioneering onshore exploration activities to the pre-salt layer, the company has stood out for creating innovative solutions to enable the exploration of these areas, helping to strengthen the national industry, energy... Continue Reading →
Denmark-headquartered Maersk Supply Service has revealed that one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels, which is believed to be the world’s first hybrid-electric anchor handler, has completed sea trials offshore Norway, following upgrades. Maersk Supply Service has steadily been reducing its emissions since 2018 through a combination of initiatives, such as energy-efficient operations... Continue Reading →
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras and Raízen have signed an agreement to jointly evaluate potential businesses involving the production, purchase and sale of biomethane, a 100% renewable fuel produced by Raízen from sugarcane waste (vinasse and filter cake), generated in the agro-industrial operations of the company's Energy Bioparks. The partnership also foresees studies for the... Continue Reading →
TotalEnergies has entered into an agreement with Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) to acquire a 25% interest in Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL). ANIL will be the exclusive platform of AEL and TotalEnergies for the production and commercialization of green hydrogen in India. ANIL will target a production of one million metric tons of green hydrogen... Continue Reading →
As the stamp of high oil prices in the first half of the year engraves its mark on oil market fundamentals, Westwood Global Energy, an energy market research and consultancy firm, points out the signs of an uptick in offshore exploration and production (E&P) investment and rig count, expecting the demand for offshore support vessels... Continue Reading →
(PEN) In a year with a record number of new contracts and solid results, the Brazilian CBO Group advanced in ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) practices and published its first Sustainability Report, 2021 version. , investment in energy efficiency actions and the waste reduction results promoted by the Visão Verde Program. The maritime support... Continue Reading →
U.S. manufacturer of drilling and production equipment Dril-Quip has set its decarbonization targets, aiming to reduce its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than 50% by 2030. Dril-Quip’s decarbonization actions include switching to renewable electricity at certain manufacturing sites, rightsizing facilities, investing in infrastructure to reduce emissions, reducing its vehicle fleet and evaluating... Continue Reading →
