Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), has urged the government to take action on the energy profits levy (EPL), known as the windfall tax on oil and gas profits, by next year to put all ingredients in place to secure jobs, energy security enhancement, and the build-out of the energy infrastructure for the fu
The Swedish government has decided to draw the net tighter around vessels sailing under international flags as part of its action targeting Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’. As disclosed, the measures, set to enter force from July 1, 2025, tighten control of foreign ships by requiring them to provi
UK-based tidal energy company Proteus Marine Renewables’ (PMR) 1.1 MW tidal energy turbine, the AR1100, has received certification from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), confirming the system meets national standards for grid-connected power generation. The turbine is now opera
A construction permit has been granted for a new hydrogen production and refueling station at the Port of Klaipėda in Lithuania.
French energy giant TotalEnergies and Singapore-headquartered RGE, a group operating in the bio-based resources and energy sectors, have joined forces to develop a large-scale solar and battery storage project in Indonesia whose renewable power will be exported to Singapore through a subsea intercon
Australian energy infrastructure player Viva Energy has received the environmental green light for its proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong, Australia.
South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has revised the standards for electric vessels in order to facilitate further construction and adoption of units fitted with various electric propulsion solutions. According to the Ministry, there are currently around 50 electric-powered units, in
A new Welsh Government-backed project aims to design and develop next-generation tidal stream turbine blades, with a focus on increasing efficiency, durability, and overall performance in marine energy systems. Based in Broughton, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru will work alo
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a permit to Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of North America’s energy infrastructure company Sempra, for the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries from its facility in Jefferson County, Texas.
The death toll has climbed to three people after two workers succumbed to injuries in the aftermath of a fire, which happened on a deepwater oil platform off the coast of Angola, operated by Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC), a subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered energy giant Chevron.
Aberdeen-based ZOEX Power has secured £531,000 (around $715,000) in funding to support the development of its wave energy converter (WEC) technology. The round includes investment from angel syndicate Equity Gap, alongside backing from the University of Strathclyde and Scottish Enterprise. The inves
The development of Mexico’s National Action Plan (NAP) for maritime decarbonization is officially underway, setting the course for a greener and more resilient shipping future, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said.
As part of the International Hydrogen Development Program (H2Uppp) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the German International Cooperation Society (GIZ) and Spain-based ACCIONA Nordex Green Hydrogen (ANGH2) have joined forces to support the development of
Australian energy giant Woodside Energy has welcomed the federal government’s proposed decision to grant environmental approval for the extension of its mega gas project off the coast of Australia. This prolongs the project’s lifetime from 2030 to 2070.
