Fossil energy – Guyana
ExxonMobil today said it made a discovery at Whiptail in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.
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FET to deliver next-generation ROVs to DOF Subsea
General – ROV
Forum Energy Technologies today announced that it has secured an order from DOF Subsea to supply two of its improved 200HP Perry XLX-C work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
[Read more…] about FET to deliver next-generation ROVs to DOF SubseaEuropean Commission approves €100 mln grant for EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnection
General – electricity
In a landmark decision, the Council of the European Union has approved the allocation of a €100 mln grant to the EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnection as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan for Cyprus to end the energy isolation of Cyprus, the last non-interconnected EU member state, and for the development of a sustainable and green economy.
[Read more…] about European Commission approves €100 mln grant for EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnectionDrilling contracts for Sapura
Fossil energy – drilling
Sapura has been awarded several contracts for its tender-assist rigs in southeast Asia.
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Wind energy – Poland
SSE Renewables and ACCIONA Energía have agreed to explore offshore wind opportunities in Poland as the country seeks to progress the deployment of around 6GW of offshore wind energy by the end of the decade.
[Read more…] about New partnership to explore offshore wind opportunities in PolandThree new test and demo floating wind projects in Celtic Sea
Wind energy – floating wind
New floating wind technology in the UK has taken an important step forward with the announcement that 300MW of new projects, identified through The Crown Estate’s Test and Demonstration leasing opportunity, have been given the green light to progress to the next stage of assessment.
[Read more…] about Three new test and demo floating wind projects in Celtic SeaMalaysia to lead global offshore natural gas production
Fossil energy – Malaysia
Malaysia is expected to contribute about 12% or 3.1bn ft3/day of global natural gas production in 2025 from key offshore planned and announced projects (new-build projects) that are expected to start operations between 2021 and 2025, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
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Fossil energy – Brazil
Ultra-deepwater drillship Etesco Takatsugu J has been awarded a three-year extension to its contract with Petrobras for further work offshore Brazil.
[Read more…] about Contract extension Etesco Takatsugu JWellesley Petroleum and Equinor agree asset swap on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
Fossil energy – Norway
Wellesley Petroleum and Equinor have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement covering several development assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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General – Cable installation
DEME Offshore’s DP3 cable installation vessel Living Stone will be deployed for the installation of the new diverse subsea cable Zeus, connecting the UK and mainland Europe.
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