Offshore
Petrobras Launches Offshore Wind Pilot Near Rio Coast
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil and gas giant, initiates tenders for pilot offshore wind project located off Rio de Janeiro state
UK Offshore Wind Auction Set to Launch This August
The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says the next offshore wind auction, Contract for Difference AR7, is to begin on August 7.
Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore Unite on Clean Power Deal
Energy firms from Malaysia, Vietnam & Singapore have signed a development agreement aimed at exporting clean energy from Vietnam to its neighbors
Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda
In the early hours of May 20, a fire broke out on Chevron's Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, situated off Cabinda.
Estonia Approves First Offshore Wind Farm Building Permit
Estonia takes step forward in its renewable energy ambitions by approving draft law that grants country’s first permit for an offshore wind project
18 States Sue to Overturn Trump’s Offshore Wind Shutdown
Eighteen attorneys general have filed a federal lawsuit opposing U.S. president Donald Trump’s decision to shut down offshore wind projects.
Ørsted Sells 24.5% Stake in West of Duddon Sands Wind Farm
Ørsted has sold a 24.5% ownership stake in its 389MW West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat.
Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector
Netherlands has scaled down its offshore wind ambitions and eliminated a planned wind development area to better accommodate its fishing industry
Geoquip Marine Wins Survey Work for Waterekke Wind Farm
Geoquip Marine, Swiss-based offshore geotechnical specialist, secures contract from clean energy investor Luxcara to carry out a geotechnical survey
Google Signs First Offshore Wind Deal in Asia Pacific
Google enters into its first offshore wind power purchase agreement in the Asia Pacific region, marking a step in its renewable energy strategy.
14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast
Fire broke out on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in the Campos Basin approximately 130 Km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, injuring 14 workers.
Offshore Vessel Hits Wind Turbine Off Dutch Coast
Panama-flagged offshore supply ship strikes wind turbine in North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands, resulting in injuries to two crew members
U.S. Halts Construction of Empire Wind Project in NY
U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council orders immediate stop to all work on Equinor’s Empire Wind 1.
HSM Wins Substation Contract for East Anglia Two Wind Farm
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded a key contract to HSM Offshore Energy for the East Anglia Two offshore wind project.
BP Chairman Helge Lund to Step Down by 2026
Helge Lund, chairman of UK energy giant BP, has announced plans to step down from his role with a transition expected to take place by 2026.
Judge Halts Gulf Lease Over Threat to Endangered Whale
Judge temporarily blocks offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico citing insufficient consideration for endangered Rice’s whale.
Norway’s Oil Fund Buys Stake in Major Offshore Wind Farms
Norges Bank Investment Management which manages the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund acquires 49% ownership stake in offshore wind projects.
US Offshore Wind Shift May Cause 26GW Global Gap by 2035
The recent shift in the United States’ offshore wind policy could lead to a global shortfall of 26 gigawatts in offshore wind installations by 2035
PNOC to Build Offshore Wind Port in Batangas by 2027
The Philippine National Oil Company has announced its intention to construct a new offshore wind integration port in the province of Batangas.