July 28 (Reuters) - Wind turbine maker Nordex on Monday reported second quarter core earnings that were above analysts' consensus forecasts. The German onshore wind turbine company posted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of 108.2 million euros ($127.09 million), above analyst expectations of 102 million euros in a company-compiled consensus. That was up... Continue Reading →
Inyanga takes over management of cutting edge vessel for offshore operations
Inyanga Marine Energy Group have announced they are taking over the operational management of the newly built vessel Tor Boreas, an innovative hybrid utility vessel. Inyanga will operate the vessel in partnership with Tor Group. The vessel is targeted at the offshore wind sector and is suited for a wide range of activities in the... Continue Reading →
Petrobras clarifies news on Braskem
July 24, 2025 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, in relation to news reported in the media regarding a petition filed with the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), hereby announces that it has requested to join as a third party in the merger review proceedings evaluating the possible purchase of shares in NSP Inv.,... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s ANP updates oil reference price rule in step that may raise royalty payments
July 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's oil regulator ANP approved on Thursday new rules to set the reference price for oil produced in the country, a step that could increase the collection of royalties from oil firms. The reference price serves as a basis for calculating taxes on oil sales within the country and for collecting... Continue Reading →
New research project looking to minimize failure and repair costs of floating wind dynamic cables, mooring lines
(offshore-energy.biz) A new project has been launched in the UK to improve the effectiveness of mooring lines and dynamic cables on floating offshore wind farms. Historically, mooring repair costs for oil production assets have exceeded GBP 400 million (approximately $542 million; €461 million) for a single incident, while cable failures have accounted for between 70%... Continue Reading →
MODEC delivers another piece of puzzle for Guyana-bound FPSO
(offshore-energy.biz) Japan’s MODEC has delivered a structure that will form part of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit to be deployed to a project offshore Guyana operated by ExxonMobil, a U.S.-headquartered oil and gas giant. As reported by the Japanese player, the topsides modules for FPSO Errea Wittu arrived at the BOMESC yard in Tianjin, China. The... Continue Reading →
OPT Finds Tech Delivery Partner for Mexican Maritime Markets
(OE) U.S.-based low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions provider Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has signed a new reseller agreement with a Latin America-based partner focused on supporting the Mexican offshore and maritime markets. The partnership significantly expands OPT’s commercial footprint across Latin America, leveraging the reseller’s regional presence and relationships within Mexico. Under the... Continue Reading →
Italy’s Eni Posts 25% Drop in Quarterly Profit
(Reuters) Italian energy group Eni said on Friday its second-quarter earnings fell 25% year-on-year as lower oil prices and a weaker dollar overshadowed a better-than-expected performance at its gas business. Adjusted net profit came in at 1.13 billion euros ($1.33 billion) between April and June, down from 1.52 billion euros in the same period of... Continue Reading →
Top UN court says treaties compel wealthy nations to curb global warming
July 23 (Reuters) - The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday told wealthy countries they must comply with their international commitments to curb pollution or risk having to pay compensation to nations hard hit by climate change. In an opinion hailed by small island states and environmental groups as a legal stepping stone to make... Continue Reading →
Britain to lift offshore wind auction power price guarantees by 11%
July 24 (Reuters) - Britain will increase the guaranteed price offered for offshore wind projects in this year’s renewables auction by 11%, government documents showed, amid rising costs for projects due to inflation and supply chain bottlenecks. The Labour government is facing mounting pressure from opposition parties over the affordability of its net-zero plan and... Continue Reading →