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Fugro Secures Dual Offshore Wind Contracts in Europe
Offshore & Energy

Fugro Secures Dual Offshore Wind Contracts in Europe

Dutch firm Fugro wins multi-year framework agreement with BSH and post-installation seabed surveys at East Anglia Two, advancing European offshore wind development.

06 Nov 2026
ADNOC Buys Shell's Australian LNG Stake for $1.45B Offshore & Energy

ADNOC Buys Shell's Australian LNG Stake for $1.45B

ADNOC's XRG acquires Shell's 16.67% stake in the North West Shelf LNG project for $1.45 billion, subject to regulatory approval.

05 Nov 2026
Australia's First Green Ammonia Bunkering Trial Completed at Port Hedland Offshore & Energy

Australia's First Green Ammonia Bunkering Trial Completed at Port Hedland

Mineral Europa receives green ammonia from a bunker vessel, marking a milestone in low-emission shipping as demonstrated by Fortescue and CMB.TECH.

04 Nov 2026
Qatar, Petronet Discuss Early US LNG Delivery Amid Crisis Offshore & Energy

Qatar, Petronet Discuss Early US LNG Delivery Amid Crisis

India's top gas importer Petronet LNG is in talks with Qatar to source some American-sourced LNG under their renewed supply deal from 2028 onwards, amid.

04 Nov 2026
Wärtsilä Completes Methane Emission Reduction on Chevron LNG Carriers
Offshore & Energy

Wärtsilä Completes Methane Emission Reduction on Chevron LNG Carriers

Finnish tech firm Wärtsilä has completed engine conversions on three Chevron LNG carriers, reducing methane emissions and setting the stage for further.

04 Nov 2026
Venture Global Begins Commercial LNG Operations at Plaquemines
Offshore & Energy

Venture Global Begins Commercial LNG Operations at Plaquemines

Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG facility in Louisiana has commenced commercial operations, with Shell lifting the first cargo.

03 Nov 2026
Norway Advances Maritime Nuclear Propulsion Project with $2M Grant
Offshore & Energy

Norway Advances Maritime Nuclear Propulsion Project with $2M Grant

The Research Council of Norway grants Emerald Nuclear Norway-led consortium USD$2 million to develop and test integrated nuclear propulsion systems.

30 Oct 2026
QatarEnergy Secures 20-Year US LNG Deal with Woodside
Offshore & Energy

QatarEnergy Secures 20-Year US LNG Deal with Woodside

QatarEnergy has signed a 20-year agreement with Woodside Energy to purchase up to 3 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Louisiana, diversifying its US supply.

30 Oct 2026
US Approves $8.2bn Deepwater LNG Port Off Texas Coast
Offshore & Energy

US Approves $8.2bn Deepwater LNG Port Off Texas Coast

The Maritime Administration has approved an $8.2 billion deepwater LNG project off Matagorda, Texas, set to boost export capacity by 7-9% and create thousands of jobs.

30 Oct 2026
Woodside Exits Greater Sunrise Project in $200M Deal to TIMOR GAP
Offshore & Energy

Woodside Exits Greater Sunrise Project in $200M Deal to TIMOR GAP

Australian energy major Woodside agrees to sell its 33.44% stake in the Greater Sunrise gas project to Timor-Leste's state-owned company, TIMOR GAP.

29 Oct 2026
Chouest Group Acquires Horizon Maritime, Expanding in Canada's Arctic and Offshore Markets
Offshore & Energy

Chouest Group Acquires Horizon Maritime, Expanding in Canada's Arctic and Offshore Markets

US offshore services leader Chouest Group has acquired Canadian provider Horizon Maritime, enhancing its presence across Canada’s east, west coasts.

28 Oct 2026
Russian Diesel Tankers Navigate US Sanctions Waiver Challenges
Offshore & Energy

Russian Diesel Tankers Navigate US Sanctions Waiver Challenges

Russia resumes diesel exports to the US following sanctions easing, but damaged refineries and ongoing attacks complicate supply, according to recent maritime reports.

27 Oct 2026
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