SBM Offshore has tucked a new construction milestone under its belt for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit destined for a sixth deepwater oil development project, operated by ExxonMobil Guyana, a subsidiary of the U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil, at the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana. The post WATCH: SBM Offshore’s fifth Guyana-bound FPSO enters drydock appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Australian offshore vessel player MMA Offshore has officially rebranded to Cyan Renewables, following the […] The post MMA Offshore no longer, rebrands to Cyan Renewables appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Chinese dry bulk vessel owner Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping Group has exercised order options for two 89,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers at compatriot Wuhu Shipyard. The post Fujian Guohang brings its methanol DF bulker tally at Wuhu Shipyard to ten appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Wuhu Shipyard, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has commenced the construction of the first 38,000 dwt stainless steel tanker for Norwegian ship operator Stolt Tankers. The post Chinese shipyard starts building Stolt Tankers’ future-proof stainless steel vessels appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Despite renewable energy capacity growing by over 15% in 2024, the gap in deployment between regions continues to widen, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The post IRENA: Growth in renewables highlights regional imbalance appeared first on Offshore Energy.
OMV Norge, a Norwegian subsidiary of Austria-headquartered oil and gas player OMV, has drilled a dry well off the coast of Norway, using a semi-submersible rig managed by Odfjell Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor. The post OMV’s Norwegian wildcat ends up being dry appeared first on Offshore Energy.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and Giraffe Energy Investments, an affiliate of Canada’s Sintana Energy, have secured an extension for a production exploration license (PEL) in Namibia’s Orange Basin. The post Namibian-Canadian duo secures another year of Orange Basin exploration appeared first on Offshore Energy.
The UK National Grid has selected Sumitomo Electric Industries as the preferred bidder to […] The post Sumitomo’s UK-produced subsea cables to link Kent and Suffolk appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Energy solutions specialist Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) and industrial gas distributor WestAir have partnered to develop a hybrid hydrogen trailer and fuelling station. Located near the Port of Long Beach – one of the busiest seaports in the US – the station is designed to reduce boil-off gas losses to near zero, fuel vehicles directly through an H35 dispenser, and fill trailers for onward distribution. The dual-function design helps to minimise hydrogen loss and supports flexible distribution across the region. Nikkiso CE&IG and WestAir hope the multi-use station will help build momentum behind southern California’s hydrogen market. According to H2 Stations data, as of February, California has 74 operational hydrogen stations. Chris Castiglione, Energy Specialist at WestAir Gases & Equipment, emphasized the strategic location near the port, saying the facility… Read More »Nikkiso and WestAir to develop hybrid hydrogen station in California | Hydrogen
As part of its toolbox of initiatives aimed at curbing the carbon footprint from its floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) fleet, Japan’s MODEC has tasked Eld Energy, a Norwegian fuel cell system company, with the design and manufacture scope of work for a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system pilot unit intended for installation on one of the Japanese player’s FPSOs. The post MODEC gives FPSO decarbonization a leg up with solid oxide fuel cell tech appeared first on Offshore Energy.