Shell Must Cease Production at 3 Sites in Gulf Due to Leak
In response to spill that shut down 2 pipelines Shell & Chevron said they had stopped oil production at multiple sites in the Gulf of Mexico.
Offshore
Turkey Dispatches New Drill Vessel to the Mediterranean
Tuesday saw the inauguration of Turkey's newest drilling vessel, that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated will be transported to Cyprus.
Oil Tank Falls in Louisiana Causing Leak
A tank fell as a result of a structural issue at an oil tank platform. Approximately 14,000 gallons of oil are thought to have leaked.
Stena Drilling Secures Contract with Shell UK
Shell UK and offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling have agreed to a new contract for the use of Stena Don, a semi-submersible drilling rig.
Pipeline Company to Pay Almost $1m for Oil Spill Clean Up
Nearly $1M in cleanup costs covered by owner of underwater oil pipeline that leaked 25,000 gallons of crude into the ocean off S. Cali last year.
Offshore Wind Solicitation for New York Released
3rd competitive offshore wind solicitation for NYC released with goal of obtaining enough clean, renewable energy to power min 1.5 million homes.
Foinaven FPSO Workers Ready to Strike
The Foinaven FPSO vessel's crew members have chosen to go on strike in response to a disagreement about redundancy money payouts.
Biden Plans Wind Energy in the Gulf of Mexico
The Interior Department has identified prospective places in Gulf of Mexico to house wind turbines. President Biden to announce next stages.
No Guarantee of Gas Supply for European Countries
In a statement dated Thursday, July 14th, Russia said that it has retroactively declared force majeure on gas supplies since June the 14th.
As Exports Rise, The World Can't Get Ample US Diesel
Due to the continued insatiable need for gasoline on the worldwide market, the United States is exporting diesel at its quickest rate ever.
The Longest U.S Oil Spill
When Taylor Energy’s MC20 oil production platform collapsed in 2004, it became known as the longest running oil spill in the history of the USA.
No More Strike for Offshore Oil and Gas Workers in Norway
Union leader & labor ministry say Norwegian government stepped in to end the strike in the petroleum sector that interrupted oil & gas output.