(OE) Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a preferred supplier agreement to secure vessel capacity with an undisclosed client, to transport and install offshore wind turbines. The installation campaign is due to commence in 2029 for an undisclosed client and project.t The effectiveness of the agreement is contingent upon the client’s success in... Continue Reading →
Guyana seeks intel on environmental impacts of ExxonMobil’s seventh oil project
(Offshore-energy.biz) After ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), a subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered energy giant ExxonMobil, applied for environmental authorization to undertake the development of its seventh oil project in the Stabroek block, off the coast of Guyana, the country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reviewed the application, concluding that it needs further insights into the potential... Continue Reading →
Australia Greenlights 12 Offshore Wind Projects with 25GW Capacity
(OE) The government of Australia has granted 12 feasibility licenses for the Gippsland Offshore Wind Zone, with the potential installed generation capacity of 25 GW. The news follows Australia’s governments move to approve six projects for feasibility studies for the Gippsland area offshore Victoria back in May. According to Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister for Climate... Continue Reading →
World Bank Group on future opportunities for offshore wind in Brazil
(TN) The World Bank Group released today 16/07, a study on "Scenarios for Offshore Wind Development in Brazil" based on analysis by DNV, an independent global expert in energy and risk management. This report is part of a series of offshore wind roadmap studies commissioned by the World Bank Group (WBG) under the Offshore Wind... Continue Reading →
Damen Shipyards contracted to build second Damen Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for TSSM
Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd. (TSSM), the joint venture between Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. of Japan, and Ta Tong Marine Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, has ordered a second Damen CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel) 9020. With a delivery date planned for end 2026, TSSM will deploy the new vessel in Taiwanese offshore wind farms.... Continue Reading →
Future oil growth likely centered in Guyana-Suriname, GlobalData finds
(OilNow.gy) The oil and gas industry has long underpinned the global economy, with demand growing steadily except during the COVID-19 pandemic. New discoveries and massive oilfield reserves sustain global production, essential for meeting this demand. In May 2024, GlobalData conducted a poll to identify which oil field developments have the best short to medium-term prospects.... Continue Reading →
Petrobras re-starts exploratory drilling in the Jubarte field, Espirito Santo Basin
Petrobras restarted drilling an exploratory well, in the Jubarte field, in a water depth of 967 meters. The new well was given the technical name 4-BRSA-1392DA-ESS. Remember, when the original well is abandoned, operators drill a so-called repeat well, which has the same geological objectives. The technical name of the well is basically the same... Continue Reading →
Exxon plans to drill up to 30 wells for its seventh oil project in Guyana
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp plans to drill up to 30 wells as part of its seventh oil project in Guyana, named Hammerhead, according to the development plan proposed by the company and disclosed by the government on Monday. The project, which is pending government approval, would start production in 2029, lifting the country's capacity to... Continue Reading →
Low-Carbon Hydrogen legal framework is approved in the Brazilian Chamber
(TN) Bill (PL) No. 2,038/2023, which creates the legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen, was approved by the Chamber of Deputies. Now, the text goes to President Lula for sanction. The Bill provides for the National Low Carbon Emission Hydrogen Policy – coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) – and establishes incentives to... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Green Power Surge Leads G20 with 89% Renewable Electricity
( latingulf.ae ) Brazil’s Remarkable Achievement In a world where sustainable energy is gaining prominence, Brazil stands out as a shining example. According to the latest findings from the global energy think tank Ember, Brazil achieved an astounding 89% of its electricity generation from renewable sources in 20231. This impressive feat places Brazil at the forefront... Continue Reading →