Global offshore news
Here are some recent global offshore news stories:
Offshore Energy
- Norway's Equinor to invest $1.2 billion in offshore wind farm: Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, has announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in a new offshore wind farm in the UK. The project, called Dogger Bank, will have a capacity of 1.4 gigawatts and is expected to be operational by 2026. (Source: Offshore Magazine)
- BP and Eni to develop offshore oil field in Angola: BP and Eni have signed an agreement to develop the Agogo offshore oil field in Angola. The project is expected to produce up to 40,000 barrels of oil per day and will create thousands of jobs. (Source: Reuters)
Offshore Construction
- Keppel to build world's largest semi-submersible rig: Keppel FELS, a Singaporean shipyard, has won a contract to build the world's largest semi-submersible rig for a Chinese oil company. The rig will be capable of drilling in water depths of up to 10,000 feet. (Source: Offshore Magazine)
- Saipem to build offshore platform for Eni in Mozambique: Saipem, an Italian construction company, has won a contract to build an offshore platform for Eni in Mozambique. The platform will be used to develop the Coral South gas field, which is expected to produce up to 3.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas per year. (Source: Offshore Magazine)
Offshore Safety
- Offshore workers' union calls for improved safety measures: The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has called for improved safety measures in the offshore industry following a series of accidents and fatalities in recent years. The union is urging companies to prioritize worker safety and well-being. (Source: Offshore Magazine)
- New safety regulations introduced for offshore drilling: The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has introduced new safety regulations for offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The regulations aim to reduce the risk of accidents and improve worker safety. (Source: Offshore Magazine)
Offshore Exploration
- Shell to explore for oil and gas in Namibia: Shell has announced plans to explore for oil and gas in Namibia. The company has signed a deal with the Namibian government to explore for hydrocarbons in the country's offshore waters. (Source: Offshore Magazine)
- Total to explore for oil and gas in South Africa: Total has announced plans to explore for oil and gas in South Africa. The company has signed a deal with the South African government to explore for hydrocarbons in the country's offshore waters. (Source: Offshore Magazine)
These are just a few examples of recent global offshore news stories. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest offshore news, I recommend following reputable sources such as Offshore Magazine, Rigzone, and Oil & Gas Journal.