Authorities & Government

10 MW tidal energy project gets EU seal for contribution to energy goals

Saipem7 closing in on its debut as Brazil clears Saipem-Subsea7 merger
The multibillion-dollar merger between Saipem and Subsea7 has secured Brazil’s blessing, pending divestment of a vessel.

UK's 2 GW subsea power cable gets government's approval

€3.1 billion Spain-France interconnector is 70% complete

Planned wave energy project in India takes step forward

North Sea gas discovery twice as big after appraisal success with tie-back on the table
Appraisal activities have doubled a North Sea gas discovery’s estimate, with a potential tie-back to existing infrastructure being contemplated.

Huge investment to keep first UK-France interconnector running until at least 2050

New gas pay for Chevron in Mediterranean waters
Chevron’s drilling activities in the Mediterranean have uncovered another gas-bearing interval, extending reservoirs initially discovered in 2022.

Go-ahead for North Sea wildcat clears path for Equinor’s drilling ops with COSL rig
Norwegian authorities have approved a new hydrocarbon exploration well, continuing the country's active drilling program.

Norway set on tapping into Arctic gas potential: New study to unlock 1988 Barents Sea discovery
Norway is targeting untapped Arctic energy by commissioning a new study to shed more light on the 1988 gas discovery in the Barents Sea.

Minesto joins Swedish govt-backed initiative to work on tidal energy in Indonesia

North Sea gas field cleared for take-off: UK greenlights Jackdaw after legal storms
The UK regulator has given Shell-backed Adura the go-ahead for a North Sea gas field following a courtroom showdown with environmental campaigners.

FERC comes up with three-tiered fast track plan to streamline US LNG permitting
FERC has proposed an LNG blanket authorization program to slash red tape, optimize permitting, and fast-track U.S. energy infrastructure development.
