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BP Wins OK For First New Gulf Project Since Deepwater Horizon Tragedy
Offshore
March 14, 2026
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Bloomberg
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BP Wins OK For First New Gulf Project Since Deepwater Horizon Tragedy

By Ari Natter Mar 13, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Trump administration approved BP Plc’s plan to pump billions of dollars worth of crude from what will be the company’s first virgin field...
Trump Admin Launches Environmental Review for California Offshore Oil Lease Sales
Offshore
February 26, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Admin Launches Environmental Review for California Offshore Oil Lease Sales

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced Wednesday that it will begin preparing a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) to evaluate potential offshore oil and gas lease sales across California’s...
Chevron-led Consortium Signs Contracts for Gas Exploration Off Greece
Offshore
February 16, 2026
From 
Reuters
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gCaptain

Chevron-led Consortium Signs Contracts for Gas Exploration Off Greece

A consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron signed exclusive lease agreements on Monday to look for natural gas off southern Greece, expanding the United States' presence in the eastern Mediterranean.
Trump Administration Unveils Massive Offshore Leasing Program Under One Big Beautiful Bill
Offshore
August 19, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Administration Unveils Massive Offshore Leasing Program Under One Big Beautiful Bill

The Department of the Interior has announced a comprehensive schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales in the “Gulf of America” and Alaska’s Cook Inlet, following directives from the...
Orsted ‘Surprise’ Credit Downgrade Caps Worst Week on Record
Offshore
August 15, 2025
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Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Orsted ‘Surprise’ Credit Downgrade Caps Worst Week on Record

Orsted A/S’s debt was downgraded by S&P Global Ratings to the lowest tier of investment grade, surprising some analysts days after the Danish wind turbine maker announced a $9 billion rights offering to shore up its finances.
Orsted Turns to Shareholders as U.S. Offshore Wind Market Sours
Offshore
August 11, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Orsted Turns to Shareholders as U.S. Offshore Wind Market Sours

Shares in Orsted plunged to a record low on Monday as the wind farm developer asked shareholders for $9.4 billion to help fund a U.S. project, after potential partners were put off by U.S. President Donald Trump's hostility to wind power.
Norway’s Northernmost Oil Field Johan Castberg Officially Opens
Offshore
August 8, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Norway’s Northernmost Oil Field Johan Castberg Officially Opens

Norway’s northernmost oil field, Johan Castberg, was officially opened today by Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland, marking a significant milestone for petroleum operations in the Barents Sea region. The field,...
Germany Gets Zero Bids in Zero-Subsidy Offshore Wind Auction
Offshore
August 6, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Germany Gets Zero Bids in Zero-Subsidy Offshore Wind Auction

An offshore wind auction in Germany ended without a single bid, showing that zero-subsidy contracts aren’t in demand with investors.
BP Makes Biggest Oil Discovery in 25 Years Offshore Brazil
Offshore
August 4, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

BP Makes Biggest Oil Discovery in 25 Years Offshore Brazil

BP has announced a significant oil and gas discovery at the Bumerangue prospect in deepwater offshore Brazil, marking the company’s largest discovery in 25 years. The exploration well, designated 1-BP-13-SPS,...
Scotland Gives Go-Ahead for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore
July 31, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Scotland Gives Go-Ahead for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

By Eamon Akil Farhat and William Mathis (Bloomberg) — The Scottish government has given SSE Plc consent to build what would be the world’s biggest offshore wind farm. The Berwick Bank wind...
Nexans and Crowley Launch Jones Act Cable Lay Barge for U.S. Offshore Wind
Offshore
July 31, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Nexans and Crowley Launch Jones Act Cable Lay Barge for U.S. Offshore Wind

Nexans and Crowley Wind Services have announced a partnership to develop and operate a Jones Act compliant cable lay barge specifically designed for offshore wind energy, telecommunications, and other subsea...
BOEM Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Major Policy Reversal
Offshore
July 31, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

BOEM Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Major Policy Reversal

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced yesterday it has rescinded all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf, effectively ending the federal designation of...