Columbia River Bar Closure

Columbia Bar Remains in Yellow Condition: Another front is due to arrive Friday morning with seas quickly ramping up from 10 to 20+ feet by 1600. This creates the likelihood of another suspension of traffic.

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Kremlin Says ‘Absurd’ to Suggest Russia Involved in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Offshore
November 20, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Kremlin Says ‘Absurd’ to Suggest Russia Involved in Baltic Sea Cable Damage

Russia dismissed as "absurd" on Wednesday any suggestion that it had been involved in damage caused at the weekend to two fiber-optic data telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea.
Keppel to Take Full Control of Legacy Rigs Amid Offshore Market Rebound
Offshore
November 19, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Keppel to Take Full Control of Legacy Rigs Amid Offshore Market Rebound

Singapore-based rig builder Keppel Ltd. is set to secure complete control over 13 legacy rigs currently held by Rigco Holding Pte. Ltd. (Asset Co), part of a strategic move reflecting...
BOEM Pushes Forward with California Offshore Wind Development Amid Political Uncertainty
Offshore
November 15, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

BOEM Pushes Forward with California Offshore Wind Development Amid Political Uncertainty

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is forging ahead with its offshore wind development plans in California, despite looming political uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration. In a move...
Siemens Energy, RWE Warn of Trump Fallout in US Offshore Wind Sector
Offshore
November 13, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Siemens Energy, RWE Warn of Trump Fallout in US Offshore Wind Sector

Two of the world's biggest renewables players on Wednesday warned of challenges for the U.S. offshore wind sector under a presidency led by Donald Trump, flagging potential delays for the technology slammed by the president-elect.
Britain Bets Big on Subsea Links to Fuel Europe’s Energy Future
Offshore
November 12, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Britain Bets Big on Subsea Links to Fuel Europe’s Energy Future

Energy regulator Ofgem approved five new subsea power links from Great Britain to the continent and Ireland as the country seeks to profit from a boom in wind capacity and become a net electricity exporter by the end of the decade.
Quarter of U.S. Gulf Oil Production Remains Offline After Rafael
Offshore
November 11, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Quarter of U.S. Gulf Oil Production Remains Offline After Rafael

Hurricane Rafael may have fizzled out, but its lingering impact on Gulf oil and gas production continues. After Hurricane Rafael roared through the Gulf of Mexico last week, more than...
BOEM Completes Environmental Review for Massive SouthCoast Wind Project as Trump Threat Looms
Offshore
November 11, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

BOEM Completes Environmental Review for Massive SouthCoast Wind Project as Trump Threat Looms

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the completion of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed SouthCoast Wind Project, marking a crucial step towards the...
More Than A Quarter Of US Gulf Of Mexico Oil Output Offline
Offshore
November 9, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

More Than A Quarter Of US Gulf Of Mexico Oil Output Offline

HOUSTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – More than a quarter of crude oil production and nearly 17% of natural gas output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was offline in the aftermath of...
Hurricane Rafael: 22% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Shut-In
Offshore
November 7, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Rafael: 22% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Shut-In

As Hurricane Rafael sweeps through the Gulf of Mexico, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is closely monitoring the impact on offshore oil and gas operations. According to...
ExxonMobil Guyana Acquires FPSO Prosperity
Offshore
November 7, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

ExxonMobil Guyana Acquires FPSO Prosperity

ExxonMobil Guyana has completed the purchase of the Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) Prosperity from SBM Offshore. The strategic acquisition, finalized ahead of schedule, marks a pivotal moment in Guyana’s...
Cadeler to Install 64 Giant Turbines for UK Offshore Wind Project
Offshore
November 7, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Cadeler to Install 64 Giant Turbines for UK Offshore Wind Project

Cadeler A/S has announced a major contract win for the East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm project. The Danish company will provide transportation and installation services for both wind turbine...
Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In
Offshore
November 6, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In

As Cat 3 Hurricane Rafael barrels towards the Gulf of Mexico, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has activated its Hurricane Response Team to ensure the safety and...