(OE) Despite the negative headlines around the longer-term prospects for the U.S. offshore wind segment, business intelligence company Intelatus Global Partners sees continued efforts by the federal government and, in particular, the East Coast states to find solutions to the challenges faced by the industry as whole, which can be grouped under three headings: high... Continue Reading →
Petrobras tender to charter OSRV vessels – Article
By Julia Borges da Mota Partner at Murayama, Affonso Ferreira e Mota Advogados. (TN) On October 10th, the deadline for submitting proposals in a large-scale tender promoted by Petrobras ends. This tender focuses on the charter of up to 12 OSRV type vessels, all Brazilian flag. The charter process will follow the modality known as "time... Continue Reading →
Aquaterra Energy: What Are the Key Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Global Hydrogen Sector Today?
by Anne Haase, Renewables Director at Aquaterra Energy. (OW) Europe is currently driving plans forward to significantly decarbonize industry and accelerate its journey to a low carbon economy. Hydrogen is core to that decarbonization strategy, with infrastructure projects being developed conceptually to support transmission and distribution across Europe, the UK and wider. The market has traditionally... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on CARF judgment
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that in a session held yesterday, the First Panel of the Superior Chamber of Tax Appeals (CSRF), a body of the Administrative Board of Tax Appeals (CARF), rejected the appeal filed by the company and decided that IRPJ and CSLL taxes are due on the profits of its foreign... Continue Reading →
Petrobras announces discovery of oil at the Sagitario prospect in the Santos Basin
(PN) Petrobrss notified the National Petroleum Agency (ANP) this week about the discovery of signs of oil in well 3-BRSA-1388DA-SPS, in the Sagitario prospect, within block S-M-623, in the Santos Basin. The discovery took place in a water depth of 1,866 meters. This is the second extension well in the area, which began to be... Continue Reading →
Macquarie Eyes Sale of Stake in 573MW UK Offshore Wind Farm
(Reuters) Macquarie is considering selling its 25% stake in Race Bank, a 573-megawatt offshore wind farm located off Britain's Norfolk coast, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The infrastructure group is working with advisors on the sale, which could value the wind farm at up to 3 billion pounds ($3.66 billion), one of... Continue Reading →
Petrobras strengthens its Governance and Compliance area
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it has approved a restructuring of its Governance and Compliance Office, and that its structure will be strengthened as of November 6. The new structural design creates the executive management of Disciplinary Accountability, the general management of Strategic Information and Monitoring of Integrity Systems and a management specialized... Continue Reading →
Rystad analysts say oil demand peaking, predict $60 a barrel by 2027
(Reuters) - Global crude oil prices could drop to about $60 per barrel by 2027 as demand growth slows, say oil analysts at Rystad Energy, chopping a third off next year's peak price as demand tumbles. Their outlook is a reassuring message amid recent Wall Street analysts predicting up to $150 per barrel in the... Continue Reading →
Floating offshore wind planning gaining momentum
(OM) RenewableUK says the total number of floating offshore wind projects has increased over the past year from 230 to 285. The association’s latest EnergyPulse Insights report also found that 227 MW of floating offshore wind are fully operational across 14 projects in seven countries. Norway leads with 94 MW across three projects, followed by... Continue Reading →
France’s EDF to withdraw from solar project in Colombia
(Reuters) - French energy company EDF Renewables on Thursday said it will withdraw from a solar energy project in central Colombia due to delays in permits, as well as regulatory and tax changes. The announcement represents the latest setback for Colombia's energy transition, where many renewable projects have stalled despite President Gustavo Petro's goal of... Continue Reading →