Turkey
DEME takes delivery of its first-ever SOV
Cemre Shipyard has delivered Groene Wind, DEME’s first-ever service operations vessel (SOV), to its owner. “DEME’s first dedicated and world’s first SWATH type service operation vessel Groenewind that will serve 3 different windfarm sites is delivered to her client”, the Turkish shipbuilder said via
Turkey unveils new gas discovery in Black Sea
Turkey’s national oil and gas company TPAO has discovered 135 bcm of natural gas in the North Sakarya field located in the Black Sea.
Ten places to keep an eye on for offshore wind
Over the past few years, and especially in 2020, new geographical areas have been getting onto the offshore wind map and are likely to have their first projects up and running in the next decade, or the time leading up to 2050 – when renewable energy and other energy transition developments should b
MCB bankrolls Senegal’s use of floating LNG power plants
The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) is facilitating Senegal’s transition to LNG for its electricity production through its $60 million participation in Karpowership operations.
Turkey welcomes the first FSRU under its flag
The first Turkish-flagged floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Ertuglrul Gazi has arrived at Dörtyol port.
Turkey spuds fresh Black Sea well with Fatih drillship
Turkey’s national oil and gas company TPAO has started drilling operations at a new well in the Black Sea, using Fatih drillship.
Gasnor to supply LNG to Ulvan Rederi’s newbuild
Norwegian natural gas supplier Gasnor has signed a 5-year agreement to supply LNG to Oddrun With, Ulvan Rederi’s new hybrid vessel.
First Turkish-flagged FSRU nearing the destination
Ertuglrul Gazi, the first Turkish-flagged floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), will enter Turkey waters in April.
SAAM to get El Salvador LNG-dedicated tugs
SAAM Towage is expanding its fleet in Central America with two additional tugboats set to serve the Energía del Pacífico (EDP) LNG terminal in El Salvador.
Turkey and Greece to resume talks over disputed waters
Turkey and Greece will continue exploratory talks over territorial claims in the Mediterranean Sea that almost brought the two to blows during 2020.
Erdoğan: Turkey won’t bow to threats of EU sanctions over seismic work
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that he would not bow to threats regarding the dispute with Greece and Cyprus over maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean as the EU foreign ministers met in Brussels to discuss the issue.
Turkey takes more time for seismic ops in disputed Mediterranean area
Turkey is extending its seismic survey operations in the disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean by nearly a week, which could spark further tension.