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Deepsea Stavanger rig; Source: Odfjell Drilling
Authorities & Government

Gears in motion for Aker BP to spud North Sea prospects with Odfjell rig

Aker BP has received consent from Norway’s offshore safety regulator for exploration drilling in the North Sea, using Odfjell Drilling’s rig.

about 3 years ago
Illustration/UK-built tidal energy turbines (Courtesy of Orbital Marine Power; SIMEC Atlantis Energy; Nova Innovation)
Authorities & Government

UK set to join EU’s flagship Horizon Europe program – an ‘excellent’ news for ocean energy sector

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The announcement that the UK is to join the EU’s flagship Horizon Europe program has been deemed as excellent news for Europe’s ocean energy sector as it could help enable the deployment of more ocean energy projects in the water, keeping Europe’s competitive edge in this emerging industry.

about 3 years ago
Developer of UK-France interconnector agrees collaboration with Portsmouth City Council
Authorities & Government

Developer of UK-France interconnector agrees collaboration with Portsmouth City Council

AQUIND Ltd, the company behind the planned namesake 2 GW electricity interconnector between the UK and France, has established a collaboration with the Portsmouth City Council for the delivery of the project. AQUIND and Portsmouth City Council entered into a works co-operation agreement on 5 Septemb

about 3 years ago
NSTA to become offshore hydrogen transport and storage regulator
Authorities & Government

NSTA to become offshore hydrogen transport and storage regulator

U.K.’s North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is expected to soon assume the role of offshore hydrogen transport and storage regulator following the conclusion of a consultation on the proposal. According to NSTA, the move is intended to support the industry by enabling pioneering projects to obtain

about 3 years ago
Illustration; Source: Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
Authorities & Government

With UK’s oil & gas industry on decarbonisation quest, more investment needed to tackle challenges ahead

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has welcomed the progress the UK oil and gas industry made in curbing emissions.

about 3 years ago
Mariner field in the UK North Sea (for illustration); Photo Jamie Baikie and Michal Wachucik/Equinor
Authorities & Government

‘Bold measures’ still needed for 2030 target but UK North Sea oil & gas emissions down for third consecutive year

The NSTA has outlined in its new report that the oil and gas industry is making progress on curbing emissions.

about 3 years ago
Fulmar Alpha and AD Topsides; Source: Repsol Sinopec
Authorities & Government

After two workers suffered injuries on North Sea platform, Repsol Sinopec slapped with £535,000 fine

Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited has been fined £535,000 after the uncontrolled collapse of a crane injured two workers.

about 3 years ago
Illustration (Courtesy of Wave Energy Scotland)
Authorities & Government

Op-ed: Contracts for Difference – Time for something different?

Marine Energy Wales’ project manager Jay Sheppard outlines his thoughts on how the current Contracts for Difference funding mechanism for low carbon electricity could be improved.

about 3 years ago
Malta months away from first offshore wind tender, deems floating wind and solar best suited for EEZ areas
Authorities & Government

Malta months away from first offshore wind tender, deems floating wind and solar best suited for EEZ areas

Malta’s Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise has issued a draft National Policy for the Deployment of Offshore Renewable Energy for public consultation and has demarcated six floating offshore wind development areas located beyond the country’s 12-nautical-mile territorial waters and

about 3 years ago
Illustration; Source: North Sea Transition Authority
Authorities & Government

Will UK pull out of energy treaty now or wait to see if low-carbon and green provisions will be woven into its fabric?

The UK is set on reviewing its Energy Charter Treaty membership, which will enable it to consider withdrawal as an outcome of the review.

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Authorities & Government

Ammonia-powered ships expected to be 50-130 pct pricier to build

The financial cost of building an ammonia-powered gas carrier is poised to outstrip that of an equivalent gas carrier by a staggering 50 to 130 percent over the forthcoming years. The estimate builds upon findings from interviews with actors across the ship finance space including banks, funds, priv

about 3 years ago
Illustration. Source: Equinor
Authorities & Government

With offshore licence offers from 25 oil & gas players, Norway keeps its position as exploration hub

Norway received offers for production licences from 25 companies for further exploration activity on the NCS, as part of the APA 2023 round.

about 3 years ago
Shelf Drilling Barsk (former Noble Lloyd Noble) jack-up rig; Source: Jamie Baikie/Equinor
Authorities & Government

Equinor getting ready to spud two North Sea wells with Shelf Drilling and Transocean rigs

Equinor has received consent from the country’s offshore safety regulator to use rigs owned by Shelf Drilling and Transocean for drilling activities in the North Sea off Norway.

about 3 years ago
Depsea Yantai rig; Source: Odfjell Drilling
Authorities & Government

Neptune all set to kick off North Sea drilling ops with Odfjell Drilling-managed rig

Neptune Energy has secured a drilling permit from the Norwegian authorities for an exploration well in the North Sea off Norway.

about 3 years ago