On a quest to end further fossil fuel extraction, environmental activists from groups in the Just Stop Oil coalition and Extinction Rebellion have blocked ten oil terminals across the UK, demanding a stop to new oil and gas projects and … Read More
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Ex-Navy and Coast Guard serviceman becomes new director of U.S. offshore safety regulator
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has revealed that the federal agency charged with improving safety and ensuring environmental protection to the offshore energy industry is getting a new director, whose service record is expected to be an asset … Read More
U.S. judge quashes Gulf of Mexico oil & gas lease sale due to climate impact
U.S. judge has invalidated the results of an offshore oil and gas lease sale for acreage in the Gulf of Mexico held by the Biden administration late last year on the grounds of failure to properly account for the lease … Read More
bremenports: Adjustments needed to adapt ports to climate change
The PortKLIMA project, backed by bremenports, an infrastructure management firm operating ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven, has published the final report identifying the effects of climate change on seaports in Germany. The report indicated that seaports are severely affected by … Read More
COP26 ends with ‘weak and compromised’ line on phasing down fossil fuels
After two weeks of intense negotiations and with one day of extension, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, closed over the weekend and the final outcome is a document now known as the Glasgow Climate Pact and … Read More
Draft COP26 deal calls for phasing out fossil fuels subsidies as U.S. and China tie up for climate action
As the final day of the COP26 conference is approaching, the pressure to end the era of fossil fuels is mounting and all eyes are on Glasgow. Two major updates revealed during this week of the summit include a draft … Read More
Chevron teams up with Enterprise to pursue CCUS projects
U.S. oil major Chevron, through its Chevron New Energies division, and midstream player Enterprise Products Partners will study and evaluate opportunities for carbon dioxide capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) from their respective business operations in the U.S. Midcontinent and Gulf … Read More
In focus: Bridging the gaps in hydrogen technologies
A collection of energy transition-related updates across the industry was heavily focused on hydrogen and its role in reaching net-zero goals. Premium content You are currently not logged into your account. Register and get a two week trial. You need … Read More
In focus: Heating up the energy transition
The latest developments from the offshore energy industry related to the ongoing energy transition. Premium content You are currently not logged into your account. Register and get a two week trial. You need javascript to validate your login status. Premium … Read More