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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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,...
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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...
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Mike Schuler
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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...