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Scarabeo 8 rig; Source: Saipem
Authorities & Government

Drilling ops with Saipem rig cleared for take-off in North Sea

Norwegian authorities have given their blessing for exploration drilling activities Norway’s oil and gas player Aker BP is planning to undertake in the North Sea on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NOC), with a semi-submersible rig owned by Saipem, an Italian engineering, drilling, and construction

about 10 months ago
Transocean Encourage rig; Source: Transocean
Authorities & Government

Fresh oil and gas/condensate find comes to light offshore Norway

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Equinor, a Norwegian state-owned oil and gas giant, has uncovered a new oil and gas/condensate discovery that enriches its hydrocarbon arsenal off the coast of Norway.

about 10 months ago
Prigorodnoye production complex at Sakhalin II project; Source: Gazprom
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EU draws the line on Russian gas with gradual ban from 2026, oil set to follow suit in 2027

Given its determination to shake off the shackles of dependence on Russian oil and gas imports, the European Union (EU) has decided to lay down the law on these fossil fuels by holding the line on the proposed gradual ban on imports of pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from next year, wit

about 10 months ago
COSL Innovator rig; Source: COSL
Authorities & Government

Go-ahead for Equinor’s drilling ops with COSL rig in Norwegian waters

Equinor has received the Norwegian authorities’ blessing for drilling activities in the Norwegian Sea, which will be undertaken with a semi-submersible rig owned by COSL Drilling Europe, an offshore drilling player.

about 10 months ago
New study exploring oxygen as possible solution to hydrogen pipeline embrittlement
Authorities & Government

New study exploring oxygen as possible solution to hydrogen pipeline embrittlement

Great Britain’s National Gas Transmission (NGT) has appointed London-headquartered engineering consultancy Penspen to explore whether oxygen can act as an effective inhibitor for hydrogen embrittlement, seen as one of the major challenges in repurposing and constructing pipelines for a future hydrog

about 10 months ago
Tyne Renewable Quay 11.7ha development site is part of the Tyne Clean Energy Park; Source: Port of Tyne
Authorities & Government

Methanol and shore power recipe to unlock Newcastle – Amsterdam green shipping corridor

Given the growing zest for specific routes where vessels employ low-emission propulsion, a new study has assessed the technical and commercial feasibility of introducing a green shipping corridor between Newcastle and Amsterdam.

about 10 months ago
Sumitomo confirmed subsea cable supplier for UK electricity connection
Authorities & Government

Sumitomo confirmed subsea cable supplier for UK electricity connection

Japanese Sumitomo Electric Industries has officially been contracted to supply and install 140 kilometers of subsea cable for a new high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk in the UK, after having the preferred bidder status since July. The contract secured

about 10 months ago
Prysmian’s R&D activities get €300 million EIB boost
Authorities & Government

Prysmian’s R&D activities get €300 million EIB boost

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million financing package for Prysmian that will support the Italian cabling giant’s research and development (R&D) activities with the ultimate goal of accelerating energy security and digitalization in Europe. The financing will support Prysmi

about 10 months ago
UK opens second carbon storage licensing round
Authorities & Government

UK opens second carbon storage licensing round

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has opened its second carbon storage licensing round, offering 14 locations offshore Scotland and England for exploration and appraisal, with the stores offering up to 2 gigatons of additional CO2 storage capacity. The round, opened today, December 9, offers

about 10 months ago
EU flag; Credit: Adrijana Buljan, Editor-in-Chief at offshoreWIND.biz, Offshore-Energy.biz's sibling site
Authorities & Government

Europe urged to step-up its renewable hydrogen game

The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition (RHC), as the voice of the value chain, encompassing renewable energy suppliers, start-ups, investors, and industrial offtakers dedicated to making Europe the global leader in renewable hydrogen solutions, has called on the European decision-making realms and leaders

about 10 months ago
20,000 CBM LNG bunkering vessel – AiP granted by DNV; Source: Deltamarin
Authorities & Government

Thumbs-up for Deltamarin’s five eco-efficient vessel designs from DNV and Lloyd’s Register

Finland’s marine engineering player Deltamarin has secured multiple approvals in principle (AiPs) from DNV and Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its next-generation vessel designs that come with a range of innovative concepts, including hybrid and wind-assisted propulsion solutions, enhanced safety redundan

about 10 months ago
Goliat; Source: Var Energi
Authorities & Government

Round-up: New oil & gas discoveries take center stage as LNG momentum grows

As the offshore energy sector sees advancements in exploration, infrastructure expansion, LNG diversification, and carbon management initiatives, new discoveries in Norway reinforce the ongoing oil and gas dominance. International players, such as Shell, Equinor, Chevron, and Petrobras are reshaping

about 10 months ago
Greensand project artist rendering; Source Aker Carbon Capture
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Denmark pushes back bid submission deadline for piece of $4.59 billion carbon capture and storage pie

The Danish Energy Agency has postponed the deadline for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) tendering procedure, which enables interested companies to get a slice of the DKK 28.7 billion ($4.59 billion) funding cake earmarked to lend Denmark a helping hand in achieving its climate neutrality vision

about 10 months ago
EU flags
Authorities & Government

EU endorses 235 cross-border energy projects to scale up electricity, hydrogen, and CO2 infrastructure

As investment needs are anticipated to hover around €1.5 trillion by 2040, the European Commission (EC) has adopted a new list of 235 cross-border energy projects, granting them the status of projects of common interest (PCIs) and projects of mutual interest (PMIs).

about 10 months ago