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US tariffs on steel would be ‘devastating blow’ for UK | United Kingdom

President Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the US on top of existing duties would be a ‘devastating blow’ to the UK industry, according to the UK Steel Director General. Gareth Stace said the US is the UK’s second largest export market after the EU and at a time of shrinking demand and high costs, rising protectionism will stifle exports and damage over £400m-worth of the steel sector’s contribution to the UK’s balance of trade. “It is deeply disappointing if President Trump sees the need to target UK steel, given our relatively small production volumes compared to major steel nations,” he said. The UK supplies the US with products for defence, aerospace, stainless, and other critical sectors, exporting around 200,000 tonnes annually. It is currently partially shielded from the effects of… Read More »US tariffs on steel would be ‘devastating blow’ for UK | United Kingdom

Eni rebuts Exmar’s FLNG bonus entitlement claim

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Eni has refuted the conclusions drawn by Exmar, concerning the latter’s bonus expectations based on the production data for a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit the firm sold to the Italian player. The post Eni rebuts Exmar’s FLNG bonus entitlement claim appeared first on Offshore Energy.

First LNG produced at BP’s huge project offshore West Africa

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First liquified natural gas (LNG) production has been achieved at a gas development offshore Mauritania and Senegal operated by the UK’s energy giant BP. The post First LNG produced at BP’s huge project offshore West Africa appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Hartshead seeks partners’ approval for revised offtake route in North Sea gas project

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ASX-listed Hartshead Resources has submitted a program and budget for the development of a new gas export route from a production license situated on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) for approval to its partners in the P2607 joint venture (JV). The post Hartshead seeks partners’ approval for revised offtake route in North Sea gas project appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Dealfeng to strengthen position in wind propulsion market with new partner onboard

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China’s green energy technology company Dealfeng New Energy Technology recently completed a multi-million RMB Pre-A Series funding round, attracting investment by TZME (TianJin), a compatriot company active in the mechanical equipment industry. The post Dealfeng to strengthen position in wind propulsion market with new partner onboard appeared first on Offshore Energy.