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PGS Signs Seismic Acquisition Deal for Carbon Storage Project in Norway

May 11, 2023

Norwegian offshore seismic survey firm PGS has entered into a seismic acquisition contract for carbon storage offshore Norway with an independent energy company. The project, with an unnamed client, is scheduled to start in September and has a duration of approximately one month…

Win Up to $1 Million: ADNOC Launches Global Competition to "Reshape Energy Landscape"

May 11, 2023

Abu Dhabi-based oil and gas giant ADNOC on Thursday launched a global competition to find innovations that will 'reshape the global energy landscape.'The Decarbonization Technology Challenge is being supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS), BP…

UK's 'Treasure Map' to Show Mammoth Potential of North Sea's Carbon Storage

May 09, 2023

The UK wants to become a 'world leader in carbon capture and storage,' and the government on Tuesday said it would facilitate the creation of a 'treasure map' which will quantify for investors how much carbon capture and storage could be possible under the country's seabed…

Innovative Seismic Monitoring Tech Developed for Danish North Sea CO2 Storage Project

May 09, 2023

Partners in Danish carbon capture and storage Project Greensand have developed technology for frequent seismic monitoring of CO2 stored in the Nini West field in the Danish North Sea.'Frequent seismic monitoring is essential for safe and permanent storage of CO2…

North Sea Renewables Grid Project to Provide Clean Power to Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms

May 04, 2023

Cerulean Winds plans to build an offshore integrated green power and transmission system, powered by floating wind, that North Sea oil and gas platforms will plug into for clean power, under the project called the North Sea Renewables Grid (NSRG)…

'Hydrogen Hubs' to the Fore

May 03, 2023

The path to decarbonization is defined by partnership and fueled by government funding. This month we examine the players, partnerships, and evolution of Hydrogen Hubs in the Gulf of Mexico.The Green Shipping Challenge, organized by the United States and Norway at COP 27 held in late 2022…

Framo's Submerged Turbine Generates Electricity from Waste Cooling Water on FPSOs

May 02, 2023

Malaysia-based FPSO supplier Yinson Production has ordered a submerged turbine solution from Framo, for regenerating energy from the waste cooling water flowing from offshore installations.Framo said Yinson was the first to opt for its technology…

Partnership Launched to Boost Efficiency and Lower Emissions from FPSOs

May 02, 2023

Oilfield services firm SLB, Rockwell Automation, Sensia, and Cognite on Monday announced a collaboration that they say will 'accelerate the evolution' of the offshore industry’s floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facilities. According to a press statement issued by SLB…

Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm to Power Carbon-neutral Steel Production

Apr 21, 2023

Spanish renewable energy firm Iberdrola has signed a long-term power supply deal with Salzgitter Group.Under the agreement, Iberdrola's Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Section of the Baltic Sea will deliver electricity for Salzgitter's project to produce carbon-neutral steel…

EU, Norway Plan Cooperation on Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Draft Shows

Apr 21, 2023

The European Union and Norway aim to work together to develop infrastructure to capture and store CO2 emissions and scale up renewable hydrogen production in Europe, according to a draft 'alliance' plan. The plan is set to be announced at a…

Norway Parliament Asks for CCS Alternative to Decarbonize Major LNG Plant

Apr 18, 2023

Norway's parliament on Tuesday told the government to consider an alternative way to cut carbon emissions at Western Europe's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, but stopped short of outright halting a controversial plan to use power from land…

Northern Lights Carbon Storage Project Advances as Construction of Specialized Ships Kicks Off

Apr 14, 2023

Construction of two ships for the Northern Lights carbon storage project in Norway started Thursday with a keel laying ceremony at the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC) yard in Dalian, China.Keel laying is a ceremonial recognition of the…

Dutch Gov't Promises Support to Shell to Cut CO2 Emissions

Apr 14, 2023

The Dutch government on Thursday said it would support oil and gas company Shell SHEL.L in its efforts to reduce its CO2 and nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands in the coming years. The government said it would look at building infrastructure…

Norway Parliament to Discuss Proposals to Stop Electrification of Major LNG Plant

Apr 13, 2023

Norway's parliament will on Thursday debate proposals to delay, or stop, a plan to electrify Western Europe's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, in the latest example of controversy over cutting CO2 emissions in the Nordic country. Oil…

Harbour Energy, BP to Develop Viking CCS Project. FID Expected in 2024

Apr 11, 2023

UK-based oil and gas company Harbour Energy and oil major BP on Monday said they had agreed to develop the Viking CCS transportation and storage project in the UK.Harbour continues as operator of Viking CCS with a 60%, with BP acquiring a 40% non-operated share…

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