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Aug. 28 (offshoreWIND.biz) Connecticut officials say they have been left in the dark about why the US federal government suddenly ordered construction of the Revolution Wind offshore project to stop, even as billions of US dollars, hundreds of jobs, and counted-on grid capacity hang in the balance. “If there are issues to discuss, let’s discuss... Continue Reading →
AUG. 28 (OE) Eco Wave Power has completed operational testing at its U.S. pilot wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles. The operational testing marked the lowering of its floaters into the water for the very first time. The milestone follows the finalization of all installation works at the project site, including full... Continue Reading →
Aug.t 26 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump has used his second term in the White House to stymie development of wind and solar energy facilities that were a cornerstone of former President Joe Biden's climate and energy agendas. Here is a timeline of actions his administration has taken to unravel federal support for clean energy... Continue Reading →
Aug 25 (Reuters) - Shares in Orsted plunged 17% on Monday after the U.S. halted the Danish company's Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island amid President Donald Trump's pushback on renewable energy investments. Orsted, the world's biggest offshore wind farm developer, has already faced mounting challenges, including rising costs, higher interest rates, and supply chain disruptions,... Continue Reading →
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it has opened a national security investigation into the import of wind turbines and components. Earlier this week, the department said it was adding wind turbines to a list of products that will face 50% tariffs on the aluminum and steel content. The "Section 232" investigation,... Continue Reading →
Aug 15 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday granted Argentina's request to put on temporary hold a judge's order that it turn over its 51% stake in oil and gas company YPF to partially satisfy a $16.1 billion judgment won by two investors. In a brief order, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals... Continue Reading →
Aug.14 (cleantechnica.com) A new report by Carbon Brief contains some pretty interesting news. It says China’s exports of clean energy technologies such as solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles are helping to cut emissions in other countries. In 2024, those exports helped reduce global emissions outside of China by 1% and will avoid some 4 billion tons... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) Germany's biggest power producer RWE posted lower-than-expected core profit for the first half on Thursday, citing weak wind conditions as well as a muted trading business. First-half adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization fell by more than a quarter to 2.14 billion euros ($2.50 billion), missing the 2.24 billion average estimate in... Continue Reading →
(offshore-energy.biz) U.S. subsea engineering and applied technology firm Oceaneering International has secured a £400,000 (around €465,000) grant from Scotland’s economic development agency Scottish Enterprise for a project that aims to add manufacturing capacity for subsea power cables destined for Scottish offshore wind. Oceaneering’s Rosyth umbilical and cable manufacturing facility, which has been operating at the Port of Rosyth... Continue Reading →
AUG.13 (Offshore Technology) Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol, has reported a 46% decrease in net profit for the second quarter (Q2) due to declining global oil prices and slight production decreases. The company's net profit fell to approximately $450m (1.81trn pesos), down from the previous year's equivalent of $840m, with total sales also decreasing by... Continue Reading →
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