Offshore Wind Developer Gets DNV Concept Certification for Floating Foundation Design

Nov. 21 (offshoreWIND.biz) BayWa r.e. has received concept certification from DNV for its BayFloat floating wind semi-submersible concrete substructure and mooring system design. The design was validated using the 22 MW generic reference turbine “IEA-22-280-RWT”. The certification process was conducted in accordance with DNV-SE-0422:2021-09 “Certification of floating wind turbines” scheme, including DNV-ST-0119:2021-06 “Floating wind turbine... Continue Reading →

November 21, 2025 0

Seatrium Picks Sulzer’s Equipment for Petrobras’ FPSOs

Nov. 21 (OE) Swiss-based equipment supplier Sulzer has secured an order to supply multiple water injection packages to Seatrium for Petrobras’ next generation P-84 and P-85 floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels. To support the construction of both vessels, Sulzer will deliver fully integrated pump skids designed to provide maximum efficiency in a compact... Continue Reading →

November 21, 2025 0

Energy Transition’ Future: Fractured, Bumpy and Long

Nov. 17 (Reuters) As COP30 kicks off its second week in Brazil, much has changed since the landmark Paris climate agreement was penned 10 years ago.The spirit of cooperation that once reigned has been shattered by economic rivalries and a stark divergence in climate policies among the world’s biggest polluters.The landmark UN COP21 climate agreement... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2025 0

MODEC Forms Dedicated Mooring Solutions Unit

Nov. 17 (OE) MODEC has outlined plans merge its wholly owned subsidiaries MODEC America and SOFEC from the start of 2026, bringing SOFEC fully into the group as a new Mooring Solutions Business Unit. SOFEC, known for its permanent mooring systems and fluid transfer technologies, will continue to supply SOFEC-branded mooring systems to clients across... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2025 0

Petrobras Sandwich Hull Tank Design Receives ABS Approval

Nov 17, (OE) ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Petrobras for its safety-enhancing “sandwich hull” design concept for floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) tanks. The design uses parts of longitudinal and transverse elements constructed with steel-concrete-steel sandwich structures that allow tanks to remain free of internal obstructions, promising to improve operational efficiency... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2025 0

Study: Allseas SMR Tech Seen as Key Maritime, Industry Decarbonization Tool

Nov. 17 (OE) Allseas’ small modular reactor (SMR) technology could generate up to $150 million billion in economic value for the Netherlands and create as many as 40,000 new jobs by 2050, according to an impact study released on Monday by the offshore engineering group. The study, conducted by consultancy Roland Berger, found that deploying... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2025 0

Belga Marine and Global Maritime Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Offshore Solutions in Brazil

Nov. 17 - Belga Marine and Global Maritime are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at advancing safety, innovation, and operational excellence in Brazil’s offshore energy market. This collaboration will deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of developers and operators, marine contractors and vessel owners across the region, offering a broad portfolio of... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2025 0

Petrobras Extends Tender Deadline for Albacora Field Revitalization FPSO

Nov. 14 - Petrobras has postponed the deadline for receiving proposals for the construction of the platform that will serve the revitalization project of the Albacora field in the Campos Basin to May 25, 2026. The tender, originally announced in March 2025, stipulated a deadline of December 15, 2025. According to the company, the postponement... Continue Reading →

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PXGEO Signs Two Seismic Acquisition Contracts with Petrobras off Brazil

Nov. 13 (OE) Marine geophysical services company PXGEO has signed two significant contracts with Petrobras-led consortia, to deliver seismic data acquisition and monitoring services in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. The projects will run consecutively in 2026 with PXGEO deploying its proprietary MNode 4C ocean bottom node (OBN) technology as part of the scope. The... Continue Reading →

November 13, 2025 0

IEA’s Bullish Oil Scenario a Wake-Up Call for Climate Action

Nov. 12 (Reuters) The International Energy Agency’s latest outlook signals that oil demand may continue rising into 2050, a sharp shift from its previous reports and a stark reminder of how dominant black gold remains in the global economy. The IEA's annual World Energy Outlook, published on Wednesday, maps out different trajectories for energy demand... Continue Reading →

November 12, 2025 0

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Offshore Wind Developer Gets DNV Concept Certification for Floating Foundation Design

Seatrium Picks Sulzer’s Equipment for Petrobras’ FPSOs

Energy Transition’ Future: Fractured, Bumpy and Long

MODEC Forms Dedicated Mooring Solutions Unit

Petrobras Sandwich Hull Tank Design Receives ABS Approval

Study: Allseas SMR Tech Seen as Key Maritime, Industry Decarbonization Tool

Belga Marine and Global Maritime Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Offshore Solutions in Brazil

Petrobras Extends Tender Deadline for Albacora Field Revitalization FPSO

PXGEO Signs Two Seismic Acquisition Contracts with Petrobras off Brazil

IEA’s Bullish Oil Scenario a Wake-Up Call for Climate Action

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