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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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ExxonMobil Secures Largest Offshore CO2 Storage Lease in U.S. History
Offshore
October 10, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

ExxonMobil Secures Largest Offshore CO2 Storage Lease in U.S. History

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) has securing the largest offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) storage lease in U.S. history. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) awarded ExxonMobil the lease covering approximately...
Viking Supply Ships Boosts Subsea Capabilities with Advanced Offshore Cranes
Offshore
October 7, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Viking Supply Ships Boosts Subsea Capabilities with Advanced Offshore Cranes

Norwegian offshore service provider Viking Supply Ships has made a significant move to enhance its fleet’s capabilities in the subsea sector. The company on Monday announced securing a contract for...
Equinor Acquires Stake in Ørsted, Becoming Second-Largest Shareholder
Offshore
October 7, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Equinor Acquires Stake in Ørsted, Becoming Second-Largest Shareholder

Norwegian energy giant Equinor ASA has made a significant move in the renewable energy sector by acquiring a 9.8% stake in Ørsted A/S, a leading offshore wind developer. The acquisition...
Iran’s Oil Minister Inspects Export Terminal Amid Fears Of Israeli Strike
Offshore
October 6, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Iran’s Oil Minister Inspects Export Terminal Amid Fears Of Israeli Strike

DUBAI, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Iran’s oil minister landed on Kharg Island, home to the country’s main export terminal, and held talks with a naval commander on Sunday, the oil ministry’s news website...
Biden Administration Awards Contract to Decommission Orphaned Pipelines in Gulf of Mexico
Offshore
October 3, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Biden Administration Awards Contract to Decommission Orphaned Pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has taken a significant step in addressing legacy pollution off the Texas coast. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s environmental cleanup efforts,...
Biden Administration Approves Atlantic Shores South Wind Project Off New Jersey
Offshore
October 1, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Biden Administration Approves Atlantic Shores South Wind Project Off New Jersey

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has granted final approval for the Atlantic Shores South project, marking a significant milestone in offshore wind energy development off the coast of...
Oregon Offshore Wind Auction Postponed Due to Lack of Interest
Offshore
September 27, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Oregon Offshore Wind Auction Postponed Due to Lack of Interest

In a surprising turn of events, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated offshore wind energy auction for Oregon’s coastal waters. The...
Helene’s Eastward Track Eases Pressure on Gulf Energy Production
Offshore
September 24, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Helene’s Eastward Track Eases Pressure on Gulf Energy Production

By Gary McWilliams and Marianna Parraga HOUSTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Helene was expected to turn eastward on its track through the Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico, increasing...
Helene Intensifies: Southeastern U.S. Braces for Major Hurricane
Offshore
September 24, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Helene Intensifies: Southeastern U.S. Braces for Major Hurricane

The National Hurricane Center warns that Tropical Storm Helene is is forecast to rapidly intensify as it approaches the southeastern United States. Forecasters predict Helene will reach major hurricane status...
Potential Major Hurricane Threatens Gulf Coast This Week
Offshore
September 23, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Potential Major Hurricane Threatens Gulf Coast This Week

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a warning about a potentially dangerous weather system approaching the Gulf Coast. The disturbance, soon to be named Hurricane Helene, is rapidly intensifying...
Department of Interior Announces Major Offshore Wind Lease Sale for New England Coast
Offshore
September 17, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Department of Interior Announces Major Offshore Wind Lease Sale for New England Coast

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a substantial offshore wind energy lease sale set for October 29, 2024. The sale will cover eight areas off the coasts of...