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RockRose gives up on two North Sea fields
RockRose Energy has withdrawn from the negotiations with Maersk Oil North Sea UK Limited to acquire the interests in the Scott and Telford fields in the North Sea.
Stapem Offshore’s New Dive Support Vessel Arrives in Angola
Stapem Beluga, the first of two Incat Crowther designed 18-meter aluminium dive support catamarans has arrived in Angola. The vessel, recently delivered to Stapem Offshore, was built by Legacy Marine Group of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and will operate in the coastal waters of Angola to support o
Japanese quartet in Chubu LNG bunkering talks
Four Japanese companies have started joint discussions to start a new business to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel to ships in the Chubu region of Japan. K Line, NYK, Chubu Electric and Toyota Tsusho said in a joint statement that LNG is expected to become an important alternative to hea
Petrobras to join Oil and Gas Climate Initiative
Brazilian national oil company Petrobras is set to join the the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), an initiative launched in 2014 by ten large oil firms to tackle climate change challenges.
EU grants funds for Croatian LNG terminal, natural gas projects
The EU Member States have approved the Commission’s proposal to invest €873 million ($1.09 billion) in key European energy infrastructure projects.
Tacoma LNG facility under supplemental environment review
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency determined that a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) is required for the LNG facility in Tacoma being built by Puget Sound Energy.
Sapura Energy set to list E&P business
Malaysia’s Sapura Energy has confirmed its intention to list its exploration and production business.
McDermott, CB&I move forward with $6 billion merger
McDermott International and Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. (CB&I) made a step forward in becoming one company. The two engineering specialists said on Thursday that the US Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act o
Atlantic Marine Marks Record-Breaking Target Removal Figure with OMM’s Baltic Job
After OMM completed a boulder removal campaign for a German offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, Atlantic Marine – which supported the project with its Atlantic Tonjer vessel and ROGE ROV 2 boulder system – announced that the works had taken its total to over 30,000 targets removed, including bould
Atlantic Marine Marks Record-Breaking Target Removal Figure with OMM’s Baltic Job
After OMM completed a boulder removal campaign for a German offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, Atlantic Marine – which supported the project with its Atlantic Tonjer vessel and ROGE ROV 2 boulder system – announced that the works had taken its total to over 30,000 targets removed, including bould
2017 Busiest Year Ever for Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has seen its busiest year ever in 2017, toppic pre-recession levels.
Nigeria’s Senate launches investigation into Brass LNG
Nigeria’s Senate voted to launch an investigation into the Brass LNG project and its banking records.
Brent oil price tops $71 a barrel for the first time since 2014
Brent oil price rose to $71 a barrel early on Thursday, a level not seen since late 2014
U.S. Sanctions Six More North Korean Ships
The U.S. continues to clamp down on North Korean vessels suspected of breaching international sanctions.