Offshore & Energy
Victoria launches Australia’s first offshore wind auction – 2 GW on offer
The Victorian government opened a request‑for‑proposals for 2 GW of offshore wind capacity, outlining criteria, timelines and long‑term targets that will.
Offshore & Energy
Solstad secures $62 m Petrobras charter for CSV Normand Valiant
The Norwegian owner has landed a two‑year bareboat deal to provide offshore accommodation on Brazil’s continental shelf, with operations slated to start.
Offshore & Energy
Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG North project moves into federal permitting phase
Sempra Energy’s Port Arthur LNG unit has lodged a federal permit request for a 27 mtpa expansion, outlining four new trains and marine berths slated.
Offshore & Energy
Oil companies to avoid Iranian blacklisted vessels
At least three Indian oil refiners and a global energy major plan to stop using vessels on Iran's new blacklist, raising concerns about the future.
Astro Offshore and Oceaneering seal MOU to deliver integrated subsea solutions
The partnership pairs Astro Offshore’s new DP3 multipurpose support vessel with Oceaneering’s ROV expertise, expanding capabilities for offshore.
Russia bombs five ships in Black Sea, claims they carried military supplies to Ukraine
Russia has bombed five ships in the Black Sea, alleging they were carrying military supplies to Ukraine, as part of a continuing campaign against alleged.
Saudi offshore drilling rebounds as suspended rigs resume work
Arabian Drilling and ADES have both received notices to restart their idle offshore jackups, signalling a revival of activity across the Gulf after months.
Lloyd’s Register appoints Wouter Pattynama to lead offshore client solutions in APAC
The new Executive Client Solutions Manager will steer assurance and compliance services from a Perth base, bolstering LR’s support for ageing offshore.
Strait of Hormuz sees lowest daily commodity vessel transit in three months
Just two tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the lowest daily tally since early May, amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
Ventspils Port Advances Major Green Ammonia Plant
Ventspils, Latvia, is set to host a €1.3 billion green ammonia facility. The project, by PurpleGreen Energy, aims to reduce emissions.
Woodside pushes Louisiana LNG terminal toward 2029 first cargo
Construction on Woodside’s $17.5 billion Louisiana export hub hits a new milestone, tightening the timeline for an inaugural cargo slated for 2029.
Fire hits Saudi Arabian tanker after attack off key Red Sea oil hub
A Saudi Arabian tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, suspected to be an attack by Houthi rebels.
