Daily Archives: July 20, 2020

EU supports 19 green maritime projects

By Naida Hakirevic The European Union is supporting Member States’ shift to greener fuels for transport with new funding commitments. Almost €142 million will be allocated for a total of nineteen environmentally friendly projects, the European Commission said in a statement. As disclosed, a number of projects involve converting vessels so thay may run on…

Halliburton drops to $1.7 billion loss in second quarter

By Bojan Lepic Giant oilfield services provider Halliburton has recorded a $1.7 billion loss in the second quarter, which the firm attributed to $2.1 billion in impairments. The post Halliburton drops to $1.7… … Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Offshore Energy Today

FERC permits Elba Island LNG’s eight train start-up

By Adnan Bajic The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted a permit to Kinder Morgan to start exports from another train at its Elba Island LNG plant in Georgia. Courtesy of Kinder Morgan The commission noted in its statement that Kinder Morgan units Elba Liquefaction Company and Souther LNG Company have been cleared to…

Anthony Veder takes delivery of new LNG carrier

By Mirza Duran Dutch gas shipping company Anthony Veder has last week taken the delivery of a 30,000-cbm LNG carrier from China’s Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in Ningbo. Image: Anthony Veder The carrier in question is the dual-fueled Coral Encanto primarily operating on LNG with the option to switch to conventional marine fuels. Anthony Veder announced…

Vroon scoops three deals with Total

By Bojan Lepic Dutch provider of offshore support vessels Vroon Offshore Services has secured contracts with Total’s […] The post Vroon scoops three deals with Total appeared first on Offshore Energy. … Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Offshore Energy Today

Heerema’s Sleipnir vessel sets jacket lifting record

By Bojan Lepic Heerema’s Sleipnir, the LNG-powered world’s largest semi-submersible crane vessel, has set a record for the largest single lift jacket removal. The post Heerema’s Sleipnir vessel sets jacket… … Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Offshore Energy Today

Chevron to buy Noble Energy in deal valued at $5 billion

By Nermina Kulovic Chevron has entered into a definitive agreement with Noble Energy to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Noble Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at $5 billion, or $10.38 per share. The… … Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Offshore Energy Today

CNOOC starts production from oilfield offshore China

By Bojan Lepic China’s CNOOC Limited has started production from the Luda 21-2/16-3 regional development in the Bohai Sea. The post CNOOC starts production from oilfield offshore China appeared first on Offshore… … Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Offshore Energy Today

Okra Energy score LNG supply deal from Enestas

By Adnan Bajic Okra Energy Alabama (USA) has secured a five-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal from Enestas Energy & Gas for distribution in Mexico. Courtesy of Okra Energy Enestas Energy & Gas specializes in the distribution of natural gas in Mexico through virtual pipelines mainly focused on mining, industrial parks, transport, greenhouses and…