Australian energy major Woodside plans to bring 50 megawatts of solar energy to Pluto LNG facility for Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsula green energy push. Woodside’s proposal for large-scale solar to the Burrup; Courtesy of Woodside Woodside follows the vision to build a large-scale supply of renewable energy to existing and
Dutch court orders Shell to curb emissions in ‘historic ruling’
A Dutch court has ordered oil major Shell to deepen its carbon emissions cuts in a ruling described as the first-of-its-kind, but also the one that Shell plans to appeal. This embedded content is only visible after accepting cookies. Change your preferences [embedded content] On Wednesday, 26 May 2021, the
Eni misses in first Oman deepwater well, eyes second target
Italian oil major Eni has found nothing in its first deepwater exploration well in a block offshore Oman but is preparing to drill a second well on a new target. Location of Block 52; Source: Woodmac The Italian energy group signed an Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) for Block
Horisont Energi completes Barents Blue project feasibility phase
Horisont Energi has completed the feasibility phase of the Barents Blue project, laying the foundation for Europe’s first large-scale carbon-neutral ammonia plant, which will include offshore carbon storage. Courtesy of Horisont Energi “The work carried out with our partner Haldor Topsøe A/S is pioneering and sets the global standard for
Engie cuts stake in LNG tech specialist GTT
U.S. gov’t appoints TEES to manage safety institute for offshore energy
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has been appointed by the U.S. federal agencies to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI). Illustration/Verdant Power’s tidal turbines (Courtesy of U.S. DOE) The cooperative agreement for managing OESI was signed between TEES and the U.S. Department
Port of Tallinn’s 2050 target: All moored ships will need to use green electricity, clean fuel
In order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, Estonian Port of Tallinn will have to ensure that all ships moored at the port switch to green electricity or to alternative, more environmentally friendly fuels, a new report shows. In cooperation with the Estonian Maritime Academy of Tallinn University of Technology,
Biden: Nord Stream 2 sanctions ‘counter-productive’ for European relations
U.S. President Joe Biden has waived sanctions against the company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline because the project is nearly complete and the chance it could harm ties with Europe. Biden, who is preparing for his first visit to Europe and his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir
Chevron taps Sparrows for Gorgon and Wheatstone ops
Engineering and maintenance services specialist Sparrows Group has secured a contract with Chevron for work on the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas facilities in Australia. Chevron-operated Gorgon project; Photo source: Sparrows In a statement on Wednesday, Sparrows said it would support the safety and reliability of Chevron’s onshore and offshore
Wärtsilä to deliver bioLNG plant for Biokraft
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by Biokraft to supply a biogas liquefaction facility. Courtesy of Wärtsilä The Norway-based Biokraft, a unit of the Scandinavian Biogas Group is looking to extend its bioLNG production plant at Skogn in Norway. Wärtsilä has also delivered the initial facility and the