Wind Energy – France
According to Reuters, France will launch tenders in coming months for two fixed and three floating wind farms totalling 9.2 gigawatts (GW).
[Read more…] about France to tender for 9.2 GW offshore wind projectsSeatrium inks LOI for Japan’s 5,000-tonne heavy lift vessel
Wind Energy – New Heavy Lift Vessel
Seatrium has signed a letter of intent with Japan’s Penta-Ocean Construction (POC) for a project involving a 5,000-tonne fully-revolving heavy lift vessel aimed at Japan’s offshore wind market.
[Read more…] about Seatrium inks LOI for Japan’s 5,000-tonne heavy lift vesselFirst hybrid interconnector LionLink supports decarbonisation
Energy Transition – Hybrid Interconnector
UK regulator Ofgem has announced that it has approved the Initial Project Assessment for LionLink, the first hybrid interconnector in the North Sea connecting the UK and the Netherlands.
[Read more…] about First hybrid interconnector LionLink supports decarbonisationBlackford Dolphin commences long-term contract with Oil India
Fossil Energy – Drilling India
Dolphin Drilling has announced that its deepwater capable semisubmersible rig, Blackford Dolphin, has commenced its long-term exploration drilling contract with Oil India offshore India.
[Read more…] about Blackford Dolphin commences long-term contract with Oil IndiaQatarEnergy expands exploration footprint in Egypt
Fossil Energy – Egypt
QatarEnergy has entered into an agreement with Chevron to acquire a 23% working interest in the concession agreement for the North El-Dabaa (H4) Block, in the Mediterranean Sea offshore Egypt.
[Read more…] about QatarEnergy expands exploration footprint in EgyptDrilling permit for wellbore 6305/10-1
Vårgrønn enters German offshore wind market with position in operational Baltic 2
Wind Energy – Acquisition
Norwegian company Vårgrønn has entered into an agreement to acquire a 27.4% stake in the operational Baltic 2 (288 MW) offshore wind farm from PGGM Infrastructure Fund.
[Read more…] about Vårgrønn enters German offshore wind market with position in operational Baltic 2Petrogas makes first gas discovery in UK North Sea
Fossil Energy – Discovery
Omani operator Petrogas has announced its maiden offshore gas discovery in the UK North Sea following a recent drilling campaign.
[Read more…] about Petrogas makes first gas discovery in UK North SeaSecond offshore wind auction in Ireland announced for 2025
Wind Energy – Ireland
Ireland is ramping up its offshore wind energy efforts, with a second offshore wind auction scheduled for 2025, according to Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan.
[Read more…] about Second offshore wind auction in Ireland announced for 2025Ulsan City signs LOI to build world’s largest floating OWF
Wind Energy – Hub
Ulsan City has taken a significant step towards becoming a global hub for renewable energy by signing a letter of intent (LOI) with four consortiums of prominent domestic and international developers to create the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm.
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