
Oil major Shell has started production from a gas and condensate field located in the UK North Sea, through a tieback to its Shearwater hub.

Wave energy company Carnegie Clean Energy and its partners have launched an AU$3.4 million MoorPower demonstrator project whose aim is to offer a clean power solution for decarbonisation of aquaculture sector and other offshore activities using the energy of the waves.

Canadian offshore petroleum regulator has laid charges against Husky, now part of Cenovus, related to an offshore oil spill in November 2018.

Norway’s oil production in September 2021 was 1.1 per cent over the NPD’s predictions, while the total volume equalled last year’s figures.

The UK government has launched its landmark net-zero strategy, outlining measures to lower its reliance on fossil fuels and transition to a green and sustainable future.

BladeRunner Energy, in collaboration with the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP), has launched and tested its first full-scale hydrokinetic prototype in Alaska.

PetroNor has negotiated an extension for its A4 licence in The Gambia, which will allow it to progress discussions with potential partners.

Australia’s National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is inviting public comments for Woodside’s proposed Scarborough 4D B1 marine seismic survey.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has urged the world’s top ocean carriers to adopt three best practices related to when and how detention and demurrage fees are applied, as well as how to dispute the charges.

John Frederiksen’s Northern Drilling has now cancelled resale contracts for both of its newbuild drillships with South Korea’s DSME.

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued a drilling permit to Aker BP for a wildcat well in the North Sea off Norway.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has revealed its plans for THE RIG, a tourism project inspired by offshore oil platforms.

Santos has filed its environmental plan for the development drilling and completion of wells on the Barossa field development off Australia.

Another week has gone by not leaving us wanting on energy transition developments, as several updates on renewable energy, clean fuels, decarbonisation, and net-zero strategies made headlines – most notably those from the traditionally fossil fuel-oriented players.