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Rowan Norway rig, now the Valaris JU-292; Source: Xcite Energy
Regulation & Policy

Irregularities found during emergency preparedness audit of Valaris rig

Norwegian offshore safety watchdog, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has found several irregularities regarding the emergency preparedness on the Valaris-owned Valaris JU-292 rig, formerly known as the Rowan Norway.

about 6 years ago
German cabinet approves 40 GW by 2040 offshore wind target
Regulation & Policy

German cabinet approves 40 GW by 2040 offshore wind target

Germany’s Federal Cabinet has approved the amendment to the Offshore Wind Act (WindSeeG) which establishes a goal of 40 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040. The core of the bill is an increase in the 2030 offshore wind expansion target from 15 GW to 20 GW. In addition, the new amendment for the fir

about 6 years ago
West Bollsta; Source: ALP Maritime
Regulation & Policy

More improvement needed before West Bollsta rig gets compliance award

Norwegian offshore safety watchdog, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has found one improvement point regarding an application for the Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC) for the West Bollsta drilling rig.

about 6 years ago
EU
Regulation & Policy

EU approves Finnish aid scheme to support maritime firms hit by coronavirus

The European Commission has approved a €600 million (about $671 million) Finnish guarantee scheme to support the maritime companies in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.

about 6 years ago
Cavendish platform; Source: Ineos
Regulation & Policy

Green light to Ineos for Cavendish field decommissioning plan

UK authorities have approved Ineos’ plan for the removal of the Cavendish platform and associated pipelines located in the UK southern North Sea.

about 6 years ago
A photo of an offshore wind farm with turbines spinning
Regulation & Policy

Germany drafts offshore wind bill with 40 GW-by-2040 target

German Federal Ministry of Economy and Energy has issued a draft bill for an amendment of the Offshore Wind Act (WindSeeG), which outlines the country’s goal for 40 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040. If enacted, the bill would also raise Germany’s current offshore wind target for 2030 from 15 GW

about 6 years ago
Gjøa; Source: NPD
Regulation & Policy

Go-ahead for Neptune to use Deepsea Yantai rig for Gjøa production drilling

Norwegian offshore safety body, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has given its consent to Neptune Energy for production drilling on the Gjøa field using the Deepsea Yantai semi-submersible drilling rig.

about 6 years ago
Maersk Invincible working on Valhall field; Source: Aker BP
Regulation & Policy

Aker BP gains consent to use Maersk Invincible rig on Valhall field

Norwegian oil company Aker BP has received consent from the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) for plugging and removal work at the Valhall drilling platform using the Maersk Invincible drilling rig.

about 6 years ago
Island Innovator
Regulation & Policy

OMV ready to drill Norwegian Sea well after getting green light from regulators

OMV is ready to drill an appraisal well in the Norwegian Sea following an offshore safety approval for the use of a rig and the receipt of a drilling permit from Norwegian authorities.

about 6 years ago
Petrojarl Banff; Source: Teekay
Regulation & Policy

UK approves plan for removal of floaters from North Sea fields

UK authorities have approved the plan for the removal of the Petrojarl Banff FPSO and Apollo Spirit FSO from Canadian Natural Resources’ Banff and Kyle fields in the UK sector of the Central North Sea.

about 6 years ago
Rowan Norway rig
Regulation & Policy

ConocoPhillips gets safety nod to use Valaris rig for Ekofisk wells

ConocoPhillips has received consent from the Petroleum Safety Authority to use the Rowan Norway rig on the Ekofisk field offshore Norway.

about 6 years ago
Associated British Ports
Regulation & Policy

BPA: Green maritime fund, Freeports could be part of UK’s economic recovery from COVID-19

The British Ports Association (BPA) has published an economic recovery plan for the UK government that highlights how investment in ports can play a part in the UK’s healing from “the deepest economic shock in living memory”.

about 6 years ago
UK
Regulation & Policy

UK safeguards critical freight routes with £35 million support

The UK government has signed agreements with six operators to provide up to £35 million to help ensure there is enough freight capacity to prevent disruption to the flow of goods.

about 6 years ago
Maersk Inspirer; Source: Maersk Drilling
Regulation & Policy

Repsol gets green light for use of Maersk Inspirer rig on Yme

Spanish oil company Repsol has received consent from the Norwegian offshore safety body, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), to use the Maersk Inspirer jack-up rig on the Yme field offshore Norway.

about 6 years ago
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