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South African environmental governance tested as govt reviews offshore drilling appeals

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, is proceeding with the determination of appeals lodged against several environmental authorisations granted for offshore oil and gas exploration projects. “This decision is intended to …

Offshore oil and gas projects to dominate Aramco capex in 2026

The Saudi energy giant is expected to maintain a healthy level of capital expenditure on offshore oil and gas developments this year, while advancing strategic gas production projects Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, …

N.L. and the offshore oil business: Bay du Nord explained

March 11 Radio Duration 26:53 The Newfoundland and Labrador government has reached a benefits agreement with oil giants Equinor and BP that will open the path for construction and production of the Bay du Nord offshore oil project. Today on the podcast, …

EnEarth gets permit for carbon storage at offshore oil field in Greece

The Prinos CO2 carbon storage project is “the first of its kind to obtain an environmental permit and a storage permit in the Mediterranean, and one of the few in Europe,” reads the press release. The carbon storage permit was issued in late February by …

BOEM Estimates Nearly 66 Billion Barrels of Undiscovered US Offshore Oil

The newest assessment pegs undiscovered technically recoverable oil resources on the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) at 65.8 billion bbl and undiscovered gas at 218.43 Tcf. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced on 9 March the latest …

Seadrill’s CCO steps into CEO role

Seadrill, an offshore drilling contractor, has decided to hand the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position to its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). West Capella drillship (for illustration purposes); Source: Seadrill Seadrill has made a leadership change by …

Interior Holds Second Lease Sale in the Gulf of America">

The sale, the second non-discretionary offshore oil and gas lease sale required under President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in the Gulf of America, included 25 blocks covering approximately 141,000 acres in federal waters of the Gulf of America. …

Trump administration orders restart of oil drilling along California coast amid Iran war

President Trump is asserting executive authority to demand the controversial resumption of offshore oil drilling along California’s coastline as gas prices soar amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order giving the …

South Africa moves ahead with appeals on offshore oil exploration authorisations

Environment Minister Willie Aucamp to proceed with appeals against offshore exploration approvals to avoid regulatory delays. Civil society groups challenge expanded appeal by the State and Shell in Block 5 6 7 drilling dispute. Western Cape High Court …

Trump Gives Sable Go-Ahead to Restart Oil Production in Santa Barbara Channel

[Updated: Fri., Mar. 13, 2026, 5:17pm] President Donald Trump issued an executive order late Friday morning that would authorize the Secretary of the Department of Energy to greenlight Sable Offshore oil company’s ongoing efforts to restart production at …

BOEM proposes reduction of assurance costs - 03/15/2026

ALAN BAILEY for Petroleum News The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is proposing regulation updates that will reduce the cost of financial assurance for companies involved in offshore oil and gas production on the federal outer continental shelf. …

DOI Announces Results of BBG2 Lease Sale

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced this week that Bureau of Ocean Energy Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 2, or BBG2, generated $46,976,423 in high bids. In the statement, the DOI highlighted that the sale is the second non-discretionary …

Semco, Zamakona form rig, shipyard alliance in Canary Islands location

Semco Maritime and Zamakona Yards have jointly formed Las Palmas Shipyard in the Canary Islands. They will offer a one-stop shop service for offshore rig and special vessel upgrades, maintenance and repairs. The shipyard provides quaysides with water …

Trump to invoke emergency law for offshore oil producer Sable

California relies heavily on foreign crude, which made up about 61% of the oil used by its refineries last year [WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump is preparing to invoke Cold War-era powers to pave the way for renewed oil production off the southern …

The United States grants a temporary waiver for the purchase of Russian oil at sea

The United States has granted a 30-day waiver to sanctions targeting purchases of offshore oil from Russia, in an attempt to stabilize energy markets severely shaken by the war in the Middle East. This measure takes the form of a temporary license allowing …

FPSO on its way back to Côte d’Ivoire as US firm continues its drilling ops in Gabon

Houston-based energy player Vaalco Energy is weeks away from witnessing the return of a revamped floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel to a field off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire, while its drilling program offshore Gabon is still …

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Contractors submit bids for Dorra offshore gas project packages

Contractors submit bids for Dorra offshore gas project packages

Al-Khafji Joint Operations (KJO) has received bids for three EPC packages of a project to build gas production facilities at the Dorra field, located in the waters of the Saudi-Kuwait Neutral Zone Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive …

Top Ships Announces Management Estimate of Net Asset Value at $289 Million

TOP Ships Inc. (NYSE:TOPS) ATHENS, GREECE, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TOP Ships Inc. (the “Company”), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel efficient "ECO" tanker vessels, announced that after taking into account the …

Red Piranha Releases 2026 Threat Intelligence Report Highlighting Shift in Global Cyber Threat Landscape

Red Piranha’s 2026 Threat Intelligence Report analyses 80M+ security events, revealing rising cyber espionage, APT activity, and evolving attacker tactics. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, March 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Red Piranha, Australia’s …

Deltron Electric Powers Home Safety with Limited-Time Savings on Surge Protection and Smoke Detectors

Deltron Electric announces safety-focused savings on surge protection devices and smoke detectors for Florida homeowners. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deltron Electric, a trusted electrical services provider …

Energy Bills Expected To Rise For LA Homeowners — Why Attic Insulation Matters More Than Ever

Energy costs are becoming a growing concern for Los Angeles homeowners. As temperatures rise, many families may see higher electricity bills than they expected. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy costs …

Michael Reichstein, Former Daimler Truck North America CISO Joins TANDMM as Executive Security Strategist

Strategic appointment reinforces TANDMM’s commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and public service organizations from evolving cyber threats. ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TANDMM Inc., an …

Navigating New Horizons: Oscar Montoya Sr. Takes the Helm at the Port of Port Mansfield

PORT MANSFIELD, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a move poised to steer the Port of Port Mansfield toward expansive yet mindful growth, the Willacy County Navigation District (WCND) has named Oscar Montoya Sr. as its new …

Biocarburants avancés Canada sur l’accessibilité et la sécurité énergétique des carburants à faible teneur en carbone

Les données montrent systématiquement que les biocarburants permettent aux automobilistes de réaliser des économies à la pompe VANCOUVER, CANADA, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L’Association Biocarburants avancés Canada publie une déclaration de …

The Background Buzz launches ‘The Screening Technical Brief’ and ‘Healthcare Exclusion Monitoring Redefined’ columns

The Background Buzz adds Team Screen’s ‘The Screening Technical Brief’ and Exclugo’s ‘Healthcare Exclusion Monitoring Redefined’ columns to educate our readers ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Background …

Industrial Gas Applications Expanding Demand In The Liquid Carbon Dioxide Market 2026

The Business Research Company’s Liquid Carbon Dioxide Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Liquid Carbon Dioxide market is …

Elite Roof and Solar Named Exclusive Charlotte, NC Winner of GAF Master Elite® 3-Star President's Club Award for 2026

Charlotte's most decorated roofing contractor earns prestigious honor for fourth consecutive year, and is one of only four winners in North Carolina in 2026. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHARLOTTE, NC, …

Altamira Experts To Present at the 2026 AMPP Conference + Expo on CUI & Pipeline Integrity of CO2 Pipelines

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Altamira, a leading environmental and engineering consulting firm specializing in pipeline integrity, corrosion management and regulatory compliance for the energy sector, will present two …

Krishnan & Associates Expands Vendor Management Services for Energy, Power & Industrial Clients

Helping OEMs and solution providers coordinate specialized suppliers and vendor payments across energy, industrial, and data center projects. STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Krishnan & Associates (K&A), …

Inside the Newsroom: EIN Presswire Launches Series on What Journalists Really Look for in Press Releases

Takeaways and behind‑the‑scenes insights from conversations with veteran voices in the media WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire is launching a new series, “Inside the Newsroom: What Journalists Really Look …

EV Buddy Launches EV Energy Sharing Platform with EVChargeShare Pilot, Rent-a-Charger Marketplace, and G9EV Partnership

EV Buddy launches Energy Sharing network EVChargeShare V2V fast charging and Rent-a-Charger along with G9EV partnership; pilot debut at EV Charging Summit 2026. PISTCATAWAY, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EV Buddy …

Industrial Construction Boom Driving Interest in Modular Workforce Housing Solutions

Developers exploring flexible housing options as large infrastructure projects expand across the United States NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As large industrial construction projects expand across the …

Sturlite Announces Successful SAP S/4HANA EWM Public Cloud Implementation & RF Integration with Fingent

KOCHI, INDIA, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sturlite, one of India’s leading electric and lighting brands, has announced the successful implementation of SAP S/4HANA EWM Public Cloud & RF Integration in partnership with Fingent. The initiative …

Purlins And Side Rails Market 2026 Supporting Structural Strength In Modern Construction

The Business Research Company’s Purlins And Side Rails Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Purlins And Side Rails market is …

Chinese Top 3 Solar Street Light Manufacturers in 2026 Leading the Global Solar Lighting Industry with Innovation

Driving the future of renewable outdoor lighting through cutting-edge solar technology, intelligent control systems, and large-scale global deployment. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global transition …

Grupo Consultor Empresarial celebra 25 años y obtiene triple certificación ISO para sus servicios globales de HR y EOR

Grupo Consultor Empresarial celebra 25 años y obtiene certificaciones ISO que fortalecen sus servicios globales y su compromiso con la calidad. BOGOTA, CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grupo Consultor Empresarial (GCE), …

Pipeline Maintenance Services Market 2026 Strengthening Energy Infrastructure Reliability

The Business Research Company’s Pipeline Maintenance Services Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pipeline Maintenance …