350 Offshore Workers Threaten Strikes Over Pay Disputes
Roughly 350 offshore workers are preparing to strike amid ongoing pay disputes with Repsol, CNOOC, and MCL Medics, according to UK union, Unite.
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Fugro Signs 7-Year Deal for Offshore Surveys with EirGrid
Dutch geotechnical firm Fugro has secured a seven-year framework contract with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-run electricity transmission company.
Ørsted Secures $3 Billion for Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has secured TWD 90 billion in project financing for its 632MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Taiwan.
Calvados Offshore Wind Farm Delayed Until Late 2027
EDF confirms commercial launch of Calvados offshore wind project will now take place in late 2027—over two years later than originally scheduled.
Denmark Extends Life of Two Longstanding Offshore Wind Farms
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved the extension of electricity production permits for two of Denmark’s oldest offshore wind farms.
Eleven Energy Launches to Expand Saudi Bunker Market
A Saudi Arabian prince, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud has unveiled Eleven Energy, a newly established global bunkering firm.
LNG Canada Launches Operations in British Columbia
LNG Canada, the liquefied natural gas facility operated by Shell, officially commenced operations on June 22 in Kitimat, British Columbia.
Morocco to Build Africa’s First Offshore Wind Farm
Morocco has revealed plans to develop its first offshore wind power facility, marking a historic milestone for the country and Africa.
Petrobras Launches Offshore Wind Pilot Near Rio Coast
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil and gas giant, initiates tenders for pilot offshore wind project located off Rio de Janeiro state
UK Offshore Wind Auction Set to Launch This August
The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says the next offshore wind auction, Contract for Difference AR7, is to begin on August 7.
Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore Unite on Clean Power Deal
Energy firms from Malaysia, Vietnam & Singapore have signed a development agreement aimed at exporting clean energy from Vietnam to its neighbors
Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda
In the early hours of May 20, a fire broke out on Chevron's Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, situated off Cabinda.
Estonia Approves First Offshore Wind Farm Building Permit
Estonia takes step forward in its renewable energy ambitions by approving draft law that grants country’s first permit for an offshore wind project
18 States Sue to Overturn Trump’s Offshore Wind Shutdown
Eighteen attorneys general have filed a federal lawsuit opposing U.S. president Donald Trump’s decision to shut down offshore wind projects.
Ørsted Sells 24.5% Stake in West of Duddon Sands Wind Farm
Ørsted has sold a 24.5% ownership stake in its 389MW West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat.
Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector
Netherlands has scaled down its offshore wind ambitions and eliminated a planned wind development area to better accommodate its fishing industry
Geoquip Marine Wins Survey Work for Waterekke Wind Farm
Geoquip Marine, Swiss-based offshore geotechnical specialist, secures contract from clean energy investor Luxcara to carry out a geotechnical survey
Google Signs First Offshore Wind Deal in Asia Pacific
Google enters into its first offshore wind power purchase agreement in the Asia Pacific region, marking a step in its renewable energy strategy.
14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast
Fire broke out on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in the Campos Basin approximately 130 Km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, injuring 14 workers.
Offshore Vessel Hits Wind Turbine Off Dutch Coast
Panama-flagged offshore supply ship strikes wind turbine in North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands, resulting in injuries to two crew members