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Transocean and Seadrill in Merger Talks Amid Deepwater Drilling Boom
By David Carnevali, Dinesh Nair and David Wethe (Bloomberg) — Transocean Ltd. is in talks to merge with rival offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter,...
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Turbine Trouble: GE Vernova Outlines Plan to Fix Broken Blade that Sparked an Offshore Wind Firestorm in Nantucket
GE Vernova has announced plans to remove and replace some turbine blades while strengthening others at the Vineyard Wind 1 project near Nantucket, Massachusetts, in the wake of a high-profile...
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Mike Schuler
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BOEM Just Took a Major Step Towards Unlocking 7 GW of Offshore Wind in New York Bight
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed a comprehensive environmental review, evaluating potential wind development activities across six lease areas in the New York Bight, an offshore region...
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Guyana Moves to Diversify Offshore Energy Production as Oil Exports Leap
Guyana has taken a significant step in expanding its offshore oil and gas production, with energy giants TotalEnergies, Qatar Energy, Petronas, Cybele Energy, Delcorp, and International Group Investment securing production...
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Photos: Groundbreaking Hydrogen-Ready Offshore Wind Support Vessel Launched
Damen Shipyards, Windcat, and CMB.TECH have unveiled the first of six cutting-edge Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The landmark launch, which took place on October 12th at Ha Long Shipyard...
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Norway Seeks Leading Role in Floating Offshore Wind Technology
Norway’s world-leading test center, METCentre, has signed contracts with three companies to test innovative floating offshore wind technology, hoping to reduce costs and advance the development in the nascent renewables...
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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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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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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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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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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...