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(OE) The ABS-classed Liza Unity has become the first FPSO in the world to receive the SUSTAIN-2 notation from ABS. The notation is the next level in the vessel sustainability program developed by ABS to help fleets meet the environmental and human elements requirements contained in the strategic Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the United Nations. Liza Unity was the first... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) Petrobras obtained approval from the country's environmental agency to clear corals from the underside of the drilling vessel it plans to use in the Foz do Amazonas region, Reuters reports. Its February 10 request was granted on Monday for the vessel the state-run firm will send to drill off the coast of the northern Amapa state if... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) Petrobras is looking at potential opportunities in Argentina while advancing in projects in Colombia and Africa, the firm's exploration and production head Sylvia dos Anjos said on Tuesday. Gas from the Vaca Muerta region would be interesting to Petrobras as a pipeline connecting Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil could be used to transport it, Anjos said on the... Continue Reading →
(offshoreWIND.biz) Saipem has unveiled its Star1 semi-submersible floating wind foundation technology. The star-like shape foundation was recently selected for two floating wind projects planned to be built in Italy. The steel semi-submersible floating wind foundation consists of three arms converging at the centre, where the tower supporting next-generation turbines is installed, including those exceeding 20... Continue Reading →
(offshoreWIND.biz) Offshore windfarm projects currently in development present unique business challenges, even for experienced developers and operators. Newer sites are increasingly far from shore, in harsher metocean conditions, spread over large areas, and utilising floating structures. Floating turbines, which use mooring line systems to connect to anchors, exhibit the greatest challenges. The lines are vulnerable... Continue Reading →
(OE) Lloyd's Register (LR) and Fugro have signed a block fee agreement to streamline the in-service certification and maintenance of Fugro’s growing fleet of autonomous uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The strategic move is expected to simplify the certification process, enabling faster deployment and ensuring continued compliance with LR’s Code for Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS). LR... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - The eighth energy project in Guyana of a consortium led by U.S. major Exxon Mobil will produce up to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) of natural gas and 290,000 barrels per day on condensate through a floating production facility that will have capacity to export the fuel, the group told the government.... Continue Reading →
(offshoreWIND.biz) Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) in the UK to consider collaboration on technology development in the floating offshore wind sector. The MoU aims to lay the groundwork for concrete activities to reduce costs and risks in the... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Spanish energy company Iberdrola is seeking a partner willing to buy a minority stake in a roughly 1 gigawatt renewables portfolio, according to two people familiar with the matter. The sources described the project as "Romeo 2.0," referring to a 1.3 GW portfolio of wind and solar assets in which Norway's sovereign wealth... Continue Reading →
BRAVA ENERGIA S.A. (“BRAVA” or “Company”) (B3: BRAV3), informs its investors and the market in general the preliminary and unaudited production data for the month of February 2025. Brava reached a record production level in February, registering a significant increase when compared to the previous month. This result is linked to the investments and improvements... Continue Reading →
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