Equinor Low Carbon Solutions, a subsidiary of Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor, has drilled two appraisal wells in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, which are said to possess suitable properties for the injection and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2).
A new report from the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) calls for coordinated regulatory reform to unlock Scotland’s tidal energy potential while addressing environmental concerns over harbour seals. According to EMEC, the new report published today, May 13, Managing the Consenting Risk of Harbou
Norway-based energy data and intelligence player TGS has completed the seismic survey in Norway’s Vøring Basin as part of a two-year campaign to advance exploration in the complex volcanic region on the mid-Norwegian continental margin. According to TGS, the survey covers approximately 8,000 square
Sulzer has pointed out the operators’ need to pursue decarbonization tools to ensure cleaner production and more efficient operations, maximizing productivity and enhancing sustainability to tackle the climate change ticking time bomb and come to grips with energy security challenges.
The Surfrider Foundation is among the members of a coalition of conservation organizations represented by Earthjustice, which have banded together to take legal action against the Trump administration to prevent the approval of new offshore drilling plays in U.S. waters.
SBM Offshore, a provider of the design, construction, installation, and operation of offshore floating facilities, has received a stamp of approval for its NearZero floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) design from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a classification society.
Danish ferry operator Scandlines has extended its long-term collaboration with German environmental association NABU, which advises the shipping company on achieving its goal of a zero direct emissions ferry service.
Green Marine International has made its voluntary environmental certification program available to the maritime industry in more countries such as Australia, the Bahamas and Mexico, after determining that its performance criteria are sufficiently challenging beyond each nation’s existing regulations
Bangladesh has kick-started the development of a national action plan (NAP) to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, marking a ‘key’ step toward aligning the country’s maritime industry with global environmental regulations. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), t
U.S. environmental organizations and scientists have reflected on the work undertaken to restore wildlife and understand the impacts on nature of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion.
There is no denying that the oil and gas industry faces multiple challenges, however, Global Data has selected the pressure to decarbonize and diversify products as the largest, driven by climate concerns and increasing carbon taxes imposed by governments, which is perceived to threaten oil and gas
Mediterranean shipping companies are bracing for stricter environmental standards as the Mediterranean Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides enters into effect on May 1, demanding adjustments to their fleets and operations.
Italy-headquartered Rosetti Marino has secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract valued at over €300 million for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project offshore the UK being developed by Italian energy major Eni. The contract for the Liverpool Bay CCS project covers the
Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation company NKT has signed an agreement with Norway’s aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro for the supply of low-carbon aluminium wire rod through to 2033. The two firms have been partners for over 40 years. According to NKT, the ag
