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Russia Likely to Spy More on Norway's Energy Industry, Say Norway Security Police

Feb 13, 2023

Russia will seek to gather more intelligence about Norway's oil and gas infrastructure as part of an effort to put pressure on European energy supplies, the Nordic country's police security agency (PST) said in its annual threat assessment on Monday…

Edda Wind Daughter Craft for Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm

Feb 13, 2023

Norwegian offshore service operation vessel provider and operator Edda Wind has launched the Boreas Worker daughter craft crew transfer vessel (CTV).The vessel, designed by Chartwell Marine, has been built by Alicat Workboats, on behalf of Astilleros Gondan…

OMV Taps Baker Hughes for Well Construction and Completion Services Offshore Norway

Feb 13, 2023

OMV's Norwegian subsidiary OMV Norge has awarded a 4-year frame agreement to Baker Hughes for integrated well construction and completion (IWCC) services.Between 2023 and 2027, OMV plans to drill three production wells on the Berling field development…

Louisiana Slams EPA over Lack of Urgency on Carbon Reduction Project Approvals

Feb 13, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving too slowly to allow states to permit and oversee carbon-reduction projects, according to Louisiana's governor, slowing millions of dollars in investments designed to tackle greenhouse gas reduction…

Ex-Maersk Drilling Director to Become Scana CCO

Feb 13, 2023

Espen Thomassen - ©ScanaOslo-listed maritime and offshore services provider Scana has appointed Espen Thomassen as the chief commercial officer.He comes from the role of Director, Head of Commercial - Norway in legacy Maersk Drilling, now Noble Corp…

Philippines' Citicore to Invest $4B in Renewable Energy. Prepares for IPO

Feb 13, 2023

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp, one of the Philippines' biggest solar power producers, is planning to go public this year to fund a $4 billion investment in new solar projects over the next five years, its CEO said on Friday.'For a country such…

JERA to Offload Taiwan Offshore Wind Project Stake Due to Cost and Profitability Issues

Feb 13, 2023

Japan's biggest power generator JERA plans to sell its stake in a yet-to-be-built offshore wind project in Taiwan, Nikkei reported late on Friday, on concerns about high construction costs and low profitability.JERA plans to sell its 44% stake…

Malaysia's MMHE Wins $321,3M Contract for Wellhead Platforms and Pipelines in MTJDA

Feb 13, 2023

Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE) has secured a contract from Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company Sdn Bhd (CPOC) to build and install five platforms and pipelines, and for host tie-in works in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA)…

Portugal's Galp Posts Record Profit in 2022

Feb 13, 2023

Portuguese oil and gas company Galp Energia on Monday reported a record adjusted net profit for 2022, due to soaring oil prices and wider refining margins in the fourth quarter. Galp said its adjusted profit almost doubled to 881 million euros ($940…

Equinor Awards Contracts to Subsea 7, DeepOcean for Norwegian Sea Field Work

Feb 13, 2023

The Norwegian oil company Equinor has awarded Subsea 7 two contracts for the development of the Irpa and Verdande fields in the Norwegian Sea. The two projects will be executed in a consortium between Subsea 7 and DeepOcean.Subsea 7 said the value of the combined projects was 'sizeable…

Blue Hydrogen: A Key Player in the Future of Energy Transition

Feb 12, 2023

The energy sector is undergoing a transformation, with a growing focus on cleaner energy sources and technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future. In this context, hydrogen is emerging as a key player in the energy transition…

Change to BP Climate Goal a Concern for Emissions-focused Investors - Shareholder

Feb 10, 2023

A member of a major climate-focused investor group leading engagement with BP has voiced concern the company may stray from commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions after its CEO this week rowed back on plans to cut oil and gas output.Chief…

Offshore Workers' Strike Could Affect Over 30 Platforms in UK

Feb 10, 2023

UK-based workers' union Unite said Friday that some 300 Stork construction members would be balloted on strike action on over 30 offshore installations in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), potentially affecting operators such as EnQuest, Repsol…

JDC to Provide HAKURYU-11 Jack-up Rig for Work in Thai Offshore Field

Feb 10, 2023

Japan Drilling Co., Ltd. (JDC), a Japanese offshore drilling company, has won a contract to drill in Thailand.The contract, signed with Medco Energi, will see JDC provide the jack-up drilling rig  'HAKURYU-11' for work at the Bualuang field…

Investors Urge European Banks to Stop Funding New Oil and Gas Fields

Feb 10, 2023

European banks risk jeopardizing the path to net-zero carbon emissions and the growth of renewable energy unless they stop directly financing new oil and gas fields this year, investors managing assets worth more than $1.5 trillion said on Friday…

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