Americas
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AAPA renews call for $66bn investment in federal ports
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has reiterated the investment needs of federal ports and waterways. AAPA President and…
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US Senators from a dozen coastal states call for offshore drilling waiver
The chorus of US politicians calling for their states’ exclusion from offshore drilling plans expanded on Thursday, according to Reuters…
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Julie Robertson to head Noble Corporation
Offshore driller Noble Corporation has announced the retirement of the company’s chairman, president and CEO David W. Williams, and it…
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Ocean Infinity in $70m gamble to locate missing MH370 aircraft
Houston-based Ocean Infinity stands to make up to $70m if it can track down the missing MH370 plane in the…
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US east coast states clamour for Florida-style exemption from offshore drilling expansion
States all along the US east coast on Wednesday were pressing the Trump administration for exemptions from a planned bonanza…
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Belize bans offshore oil drilling to protect reef
Just days after the US declared its intent to unshackle energy producers by opening up huge offshore swathes for oil…
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Florida exempted from US proposal to increase offshore oil and gas leases
In a surprise move on Tuesday, the US administration of President Donald Trump declared that the state of Florida would…
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Teekay signs up for four groundbreaking shuttle tankers
A new shuttle tanker concept has been developed by the world’s largest provider of shuttle tanker services Teekay, in close…
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Northern Offshore sells jackup pair to Dixstone Holdings
Texas-based offshore driller Northern Offshore has sold a pair of jackup drilling rigs to Perenco affiliate Dixstone Holdings. The 1982-built…
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Exxon has another oil hit offshore Guyana
The hits keep coming for ExxonMobil in its exploratory drilling offshore Guyana with the declaration that it has positive results…
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Japanese consortium proceeds with Brazilian FPSO charter project
A Japanese consortium comprising MODEC, Mitsui & Co, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES)…
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City of Los Angeles sues port truck firms for exploitative labour practices
Three port trucking companies that work the Port of Los Angeles were sued on Monday by the city attorney for…
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Rowan seals acquisition of Petrobras jackup rigs
Texas-headquartered Rowan Companies has sealed the acquisition of two jackup rigs from Petrobras for $38.5m each. The 2013-built P-59 and…
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Petrorio extends BW Offshore FPSO Polvo contract
BW Offshore has reached an agreement with Brazil’s Petrorio to extend the contract for the lease and operation of .…
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Mining firm sues Washington state for blocking coal terminal project
A Utah-based mining company has sued Washington state on constitutional grounds after the firm, Lighthouse Resources, was denied the chance…
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US east coast’s shipping and ports feel effects of ‘bomb’ cyclone
The US Coast Guard (USCG) effectively closed the Port of Baltimore to commercial shipping because of high winds and extreme…
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Diamond Offshore settles rig contract dispute with Petrobras
Houston-based Diamond Offshore Drilling on Thursday announced it has settled a longstanding dispute with Brazil’s state oil company Petrobras over…
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Fairfax invests in Seaspan
Fairfax Financial Holdings, best known for its property and insurance investments, has agreed to take on up to $250m of…
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Petrobras signs agreement to pay $2.95bn settlement in US court over corruption case
Brazil’s state oil firm Petrobras announced on Wednesday that it has agreed in principle to pay a $2.95bn settlement in…
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Department of the Interior looks to expand offshore leases in US Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific and Gulf waters
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) is believed to be readying a proposal for expanding offshore drilling rights in…
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