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Offshore wind turbine makers have been working to build increasingly bigger turbines, and the likes of GE, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, and MingYang have in the past two years or so unveiled designs for giant 14-16MW rated units.It has been said that larger turbines, while more expensive per unit, reduce the overall cost of large-scale offshore wind... Continue Reading →
(TN) Porto do Açu and Gás Natural Açu (GNA) announced the realization of R$ 6 billion of investments in infrastructure and energy in Porto do Açu, located in the northern region of Rio de Janeiro. Investments include works to expand road access to the port, the construction of a rail branch and the laying of... Continue Reading →
(PN) Omni Táxi Aéreo was contracted by Shell in two tenders to support the oil company's production and exploration operations in different fields located in the Campos Basin. In the Parque das Conchas, Bijupira and Salema fields, Omni will provide the air taxi service with AW139 model aircraft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 7... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s port and maritime logistics operator Wilson Sons is anticipating an increase in the FPSO demand and has already cornered the Brazilian market by serving 70 per cent of the chartered FPSOs in the country. The company explained on Tuesday that the estimates of the oil and gas sector indicate growth, with new FPSO units... Continue Reading →
Italy's Saipem risks becoming a casualty of the transition to cleaner energy after a shock profit warning left leading shareholders scrambling to shore up the finances of the energy services company. The Saipem board met on Tuesday to discuss the situation, a source close to the matter told Reuters, after shares in the company at one... Continue Reading →
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 11/22/2016, 03/21/2018 and 12/09/2021, informs that it received today from Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda. (Equinor) the amount of US$ 475 million, equivalent to half of the third installment related to the sale of its stake in the exploratory block BM-S-8, where is located... Continue Reading →
3R PETROLEUM ÓLEO E GÁS S.A. (“3R” or “Company”), in compliance with provisions of article 12 of CVM Resolution No. 44, communicates to its shareholders, investors and the market in general that received, on this date, notification from Starboard Asset LTDA. (“Starboard” or “Manager”), manager of 3R Petroleum Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia (“FIP... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Brazilian private equity firm Starboard Partners is selling 18 million shares in oil company 3R Petroleum Oleo e Gas (RRRP3.SA) in a blocktrade, local newspaper Valor Economico reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. Starboard, which has a 21% stake in 3R Petroleum, did not immediately respond to Reuters queries about the report. 3R shares were... Continue Reading →
(PN) The FPSO Guanabara is almost ready to start oil production in Campo de Mero, located in the Libra Block, in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin. The platform will be part of the first definitive system to operate in Mero, the third largest pre-salt field (after Buzios and Tupi). The unit will be... Continue Reading →
(OE) Peru Environment Minister Ruben Ramirez said on Monday the government will temporarily suspend Repsol's offshore oil unloading operations following a spill of over 10,000 barrels that has caused widespread environmental damage. Ramirez said the suspension of operations would last until the company "can offer technical guarantees that another spill will not happen." "In addition,... Continue Reading →
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