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Illustration; Source: Novatek
Authorities & Government

EU puts its foot down on Russian oil & gas imports with gradual phase-out

The latest step taken to end the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels is contained within its plans to gradually ban imports of oil, gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from next year, with limited exceptions for existing short-term and long-term contracts. This legislation is described as a res

about 1 year ago
Åsgard B platform; Credit: Gudmund Nymoen/Equinor
Authorities & Government

Major modifications at Norway’s offshore oil & gas field are a go

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Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor has received the blessing from the country’s authorities for the subsea tie-back in the Norwegian Sea to up the hydrocarbon production ante at its field off the coast of Norway.

about 1 year ago
IMO
Authorities & Government

IMO delays adoption of shipping carbon tax in ‘might is right’ show

Governments at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed to delay the planned adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for one year in a vote at the Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC E.2) in London on October 17.

about 1 year ago
COSL Prospector rig; Source: Canarship
Authorities & Government

All systems go for Equinor’s drilling ops with Transocean and COSL rigs

Equinor has secured the go-ahead from the Norwegian authorities for drilling activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), which will be undertaken with semi-submersible rigs owned by Transocean and COSL Drilling Europe, two offshore drilling contractors.

about 1 year ago
IMO NZF
Authorities & Government

IMO NZF needs to include incentives for e-fuels, 20 green fuel producers say

Twenty green fuel producers have called on delegates of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to set shipping on a sustainable pathway.

about 1 year ago
Managing Director of SINN Power with Prime Minister Dr. Söder on a boat in front of the plant
Authorities & Government

Germany launches ‘world’s first’ vertical floating solar power plant

German-based developer of floating renewable energy platform solutions SINN Power has commissioned what is described as the world’s first vertical floating photovoltaic (PV) system at the Jais gravel pit in the Starnberg district, Bavaria, marking a new milestone in renewable energy deployment on in

about 1 year ago
Germany
Authorities & Government

Germany first country to embark on Canada’s green shipping corridor initiative

Germany has become the first country to join a Canadian initiative to establish green shipping corridors.

about 1 year ago
Deepsea Yantai rig; Source: Odfjell Drilling
Authorities & Government

Go-ahead clears path for Odfjell Drilling-managed rig’s ops in Norway

Norway’s oil and gas company OKEA has secured the Norwegian authorities’ blessing for drilling activities in the Norwegian Sea, which is expected to be undertaken using one of Odfjell Drilling-managed semi-submersible rigs.

about 1 year ago
CorPower Ocean takes leading role at Ocean Energy Europe
Authorities & Government

CorPower Ocean takes leading role at Ocean Energy Europe

Wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has stepped up its support for Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), a network of ocean energy professionals, taking on the role of Lead Partner, according to OEE. CEO of CorPower Ocean Patrik Moller will continue to represent the company on the OEE Board of Directors, wher

about 1 year ago
Troll B platform; Credit: Øyvind Hagen/Equinor
Authorities & Government

Equinor gets the all-clear to deploy export solution for North Sea gas

Equinor has received the Norwegian authorities’ blessing for a new gas export solution, which will create an alternative path for gas exports from a platform in the North Sea to bolster Norway’s energy security.

about 1 year ago
Illustration: Source: Wood Mackenzie
Authorities & Government

50% oil & gas North Sea boost on the UK’s table with cost savings and net zero within reach

With the United Kingdom’s government currently at a crossroads as it faces a critical decision over banning new North Sea exploration licenses or embracing a so-called science-backed approach that curbs emissions, Wood Mackenzie, an energy intelligence group, has pointed out that such a decision cou

about 1 year ago
ESPO
Authorities & Government

European ports call for ‘swift’ adoption of IMO NZF

Ahead of the next International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting taking place on October 14 in London, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has urged IMO member states to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework.

about 1 year ago
Illustration; Source: Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE)
Authorities & Government

€4.5 trillion investor coalition urges EU to hold the line on methane cuts

The European Union (EU) is facing pressure to uphold its methane regulation amid the climate push from 42 institutional investors, with over €4.5 trillion in assets under management, which have warned that backtracking would undermine regulatory certainty and market stability, while also slowing pro

about 1 year ago
HIF Global’s e-fuels facility in Chile receives EU RFNBO certification
Authorities & Government

HIF Global’s e-fuels facility in Chile receives EU RFNBO certification

U.S.-based e-fuels company HIF Global’s Haru Oni facility, located in the Magallanes region of Chile, has received the EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification for the 2025/26 fiscal year.

about 1 year ago