(OE) Offshore wind farm developer Eolus has received research permits for two offshore wind farms in the Bothnian Sea. The company said these were important steps towards offshore wind production in Finland. The Finnish Government gave consent regarding research permits to Eolus for the two offshore wind projects, Wellamo and Tuulia, in the Finnish Bothnian... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on the nomination of the new CEO
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, in relation to the news published in the media, clarifies that it has not yet been formally communicated of the nomination of Mr. Jean Paul Prates for the Presidency of the Company. Following the usual procedures for nominating the Company's managers, the nominee's name must go through Petrobras' internal governance... Continue Reading →
Chevron sending two oil tankers to Venezuela under U.S. approval
(Reuters) - U.S. oil company Chevron Corp (CVX.N) is sending two oil tankers to Venezuela, one of which will load the first cargo of crude destined for the United States in nearly four years, according to a person familiar with the matter and shipping data. On Friday, a Chevron-chartered vessel approached the South American country's waters to... Continue Reading →
Petrobras’ next CEO seen overseeing strategic shift with renewables focus
(Reuters) - The nomination of a Brazilian senator and longtime energy consultant to lead Petrobras (PETR4.SA) suggests President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants the state-run firm to pivot to more renewable energy projects. Since 2019, Petroleo Brasileiro SA has doubled down on deep, and ultra deep-water exploration and production, while also selling off less productive assets... Continue Reading →
Sembcorp Marine delivers second 8th generation drillship to Transocean
Sembcorp Marine has completed the delivery of the Deepwater Titan drillship, the world’s second 8th-generation drillship, to Transocean’s subsidiary Triton Titan. Following the delivery, Deepwater Titan is scheduled for deployment on a five-year contract in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. According to Sembcorp Marine, Deepwater Titan, based on the company’s proprietary Jurong Espadon 3T design,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on sale of onshore optic fiber network
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 10/21/2022, informs the beginning of the binding phase regarding the sale of its onshore fiber optic network. Potential buyers qualified for this phase will receive a process letter with instructions on the divestment process, including guidelines for conducting due diligence and for submitting... Continue Reading →
Trinidad to Reject BP and Shell’s Offshore Exploration Bids, Sources Say
Trinidad and Tobago is preparing to reject four offshore exploration bids by BP Plc and Shell, according to people familiar with the matter, because they failed to meet the government’s minimum requirements. The island nation's government plans to pursue talks with the two oil and gas companies on any willingness to improve the jointly submitted... Continue Reading →
World’s First Floating Wind Farm Marks Five Years of Operation
Hywind Scotland, the first floating offshore wind farm in the world, has been running for five years now. It was put into service in 2017. Located off the coast of Peterhead, Scotland, it is the world’s first floating offshore wind farm, and, according to operator Equinor, it is also the world’s best-performing offshore wind farm,... Continue Reading →
Japan Restarts Offshore Wind Power Auctions with Updated Rules
(Reuters) Japan has resumed public auctions for offshore wind power projects under revised rules aimed at encouraging a wider range of operators and accelerating the development of infrastructure, the industry and land ministries said on Wednesday. The government has launched the second major round of auctions to select operators for four new areas capable of... Continue Reading →
Petroreconcavo Buys Maha Energy’s Brazil Subsidiary
(Reuters) Brazilian oil company Petroreconcavo SA has agreed to buy Maha Energy's subsidiary in the Latin American country, the companies said on Wednesday, marking another step in the Brazilian firm's ongoing expansion. According to a securities filing, Petroreconcavo will pay $138 million for 100% of Maha Brasil, which operates oilfields in the country's northeastern region,... Continue Reading →