Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor has received clearance to deploy a ten-year-old jack-up rig at its offshore field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The post Go-ahead for Equinor to use 2016-built rig at North Sea field appeared first on Offshore Energy.
The French Government is planning to have 250 MW of tidal energy capacity awarded […] The post France plans 250 MW tidal energy rollout by 2030 in new energy strategy appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Resolución de 6 de febrero de 2026, de la Secretaría General de Pesca, por la que se establecen las posibilidades de pesca individuales, así como cuotas iniciales de 2026 para los buques de la modalidad de arrastre de fondo autorizados a faenar en el caladero Cantábrico y Noroeste y la cuota definitiva, en el caso …
AF Offshore Decom (AFOD), a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has been hired on a new decommissioning project on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) by Ithaca Energy, a North Sea oil and gas operator and producer. The post Another ‘major’ North Sea decom job comes AF Offshore’s way appeared first on Offshore Energy.
BAR Technologies is urging immediate action toward a unified global carbon framework, warning that the proliferation of regional emissions trading schemes is placing unprecedented compliance pressure on the maritime sector and risks delaying progress on decarbonisation. With multiple overlapping schemes now in effect or emerging, including the EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, the IMO’s postponed Net-Zero …
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The UK shipping industry has raised serious concerns over Government plans to extend the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to domestic maritime from 1 July 2026, warning that the policy risks harming UK competitiveness, increasing costs for island communities and slowing progress towards net zero. On Wednesday 11 February, the Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions …
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on Tuesday expressed appreciation for China’s continued engagement in advancing maritime cooperation. Addressing a Spring Festival reception hosted by China’s Permanent Mission to the IMO at the organization’s headquarters, Dominguez thanked China for bringing the celebration to the organization, saying the festive atmosphere had brought joy to …
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Summary: February brings peak-season planning pressures and winter-driven variability across North America. Get the latest updates to keep your cargo moving and decisions on track. Message from Ditlev Blicher, Regional President, North America As I jump into my new role on our North America team, I can assure you our focus remains on helping you …
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Spanish oil storage operator Exolum, Canadian methanol producer Methanex and Danish renewable energy group Ørsted have introduced biomethanol bunkering at the Port of Immingham in the UK. The project represents “the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) first commercially ready bio-methanol storage and supply service for shipping,” according to Exolum. Under the agreement, Exolum will provide storage and …
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Belgian shipping company Exmar has landed an assignment for a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit destined for deployment in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, on Canada’s West Coast. The post Exmar takes on FLNG gig for $4B hydro-powered floating LNG project in Canada appeared first on Offshore Energy.
