The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to Neptune Energy for well 6406/12-G-1 H located in the Norwegian Sea.
The World Shipping Council has raised serious concerns for maritime trade and global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if the EU expands its Emissions Trading System (ETS) to include international shipping. In July, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted to include CO2 emissi
The Government of Ceará has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s Mingyang Smart Energy to develop an ”offshore wind complex” in this Brazilian state. The MoU was signed by Ceará’s Governor Camilo Santana and Mingyang’s Vice President Larry Wang. No further details were given on the term
The US Water Power Technologies Office has opened the 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) for applications. MECC enables diverse teams of students to get real-world experience exploring marine energy solutions for the blue economy. The competition is specifically open to undergraduate a
The Japanese Coast Guard has decided to suspend the extensive search for the crew of livestock carrier Gulf Livestock 1, which is believed to have sunk in the East China Sea last week.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have approved two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) that will make nearly $6 million available to support offshore wind and other clean energy projects. Under the agreements, New Jersey’s Clean Energy Pro
Saipem and Snam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on new energy transition technologies, green hydrogen development, and CO2 capture and reuse.
Canada is investing $9.4 million in four tidal energy projects that will bring clean energy technologies to the Atlantic region. The announcement took place following a tour of the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy’s facilities in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Nova Innovation has secured $4 million t
The Board of Directors of FSL Trust Management Pte, as trustee-manager Singapore-based First Ship Lease Trust, said it has successfully settled a legal dispute with Danish shipping company TORM.
Australian offshore regulator NOPSEMA has started an investigation into an incident involving a piece of equipment on Eni’s Woollybutt offshore field, which emerged from the depths of 50 meters subsea to the ocean surface.
Innovo has been selected as one of 15 companies to participate in Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme. The programme, delivered by Enterprise Europe Network, will span activities from September 2020 to July 2021. It will focus on surface and underwater marine robotics systems and tech
OceanBased Perpetual Energy has become a member of the National Hydropower Association and its Marine Energy Council. The US-based association dedicates exclusively to promoting the growth of clean, renewable hydropower and marine energy. “Throughout the United States and its territories, OceanBased
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order to extend an offshore oil drilling ban in the eastern Gulf of Mexico off Florida until 2032 as he seeks to win support in the state ahead of the election.
Canada’s ocean tech company Kraken Robotics has recently secured contracts with Royal Danish Navy and Polish Navy. The Royal Danish Navy deal will see Kraken supply mine-hunting sonar equipment. Specifically, Kraken will deliver its KATFISH towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar, Tentacle Winch and Autonomo
