Fossil Energy – Drilling
Shelf Drilling announced new contracts for two jack-up rigs in Nigeria.
[Read more…] about Shelf Drilling announces new contracts in West AfricaSeaway7 completes Moray West cable work
Wind Energy – Moray West
Seaway7 has completed the full scope of its engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning for the cables on Ocean Winds’ 882MW Moray West Offshore Wind farm.
[Read more…] about Seaway7 completes Moray West cable workCNOOC brings Bozhong 19-2 oilfield development project on stream
Fossil Energy – CNOOC
CNOOC announced yesterday that Bozhong 19-2 Oilfield Development Project has commenced production.
[Read more…] about CNOOC brings Bozhong 19-2 oilfield development project on streamEdda Wind Seals charter contracts for two newbuilds
General – Contracts
Norway’s Edda Wind has signed charter contracts for two of its new buildings, with commencement immediately following yard delivery in November 2024 and the second quarter of 2025 for C503 and NB967, respectively.
[Read more…] about Edda Wind Seals charter contracts for two newbuildsNorway plans EUR 3 billion subsidy for FOW
Wind Energy – Floating Wind
The Norwegian government has proposed approximately EUR 3 billion for a support scheme for the first commercial floating offshore wind tender within the Vestavind F and Vestavind B areas.
[Read more…] about Norway plans EUR 3 billion subsidy for FOWEquinor buys 9.8% stake in Orsted
Wind Energy – Acquisition
Equinor has bought a 9.8% stake valued at around $2.5 billion in Danish offshore wind farm developer Orsted.
Orsted shares have dropped 69% from their 2021 all-time high as the offshore wind sector has faced surging costs and technical problems with turbines.
[Read more…] about Equinor buys 9.8% stake in OrstedTotalEnergies joins RWE in two offshore wind projects
Wind Energy – Acquisition
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with RWE to acquire a 50% stake in two offshore wind projects in the North Sea.
[Read more…] about TotalEnergies joins RWE in two offshore wind projectsBiden-Harris Administration awards contract for Orphaned Pipeline decom
Fossil Energy – Decommissioning
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address legacy pollution, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has awarded a contract and the first task order for the decommissioning of eight orphaned pipelines in the Matagorda Island lease area, approximately 12 miles off the Texas coast.
[Read more…] about Biden-Harris Administration awards contract for Orphaned Pipeline decomNew law expands offshore wind opportunities in Atlantic Canada
Wind Energy – Canada
Legislation to enable the development of offshore wind energy projects in Atlantic Canada has become law.
[Read more…] about New law expands offshore wind opportunities in Atlantic CanadaDogger Bank A’s commissioning faces another delay
Wind Energy – Delay Dogger Bank
The commissioning of the 1.2-GW Dogger Bank A wind project off the coast of North East England has been pushed further back, this time to the second half of 2025, British utility SSE announced.
[Read more…] about Dogger Bank A’s commissioning faces another delay