TotalEnergies reportedly plans to withdraw from several German offshore wind leases as rising construction costs and slower grid expansion weigh on project economics.
RWE Offshore Wind CEO Sven Utermöhlen will step down on 30 September 2026, with Tobias Keitel taking over from 1 October.
Dutch Offshore Contractors launches a major subsea cable transport campaign with FJORD, handling 200 km of cables and 19,500 tonnes in a complex offshore logistics operation.
CNOOC targets a 40% offshore wind capacity increase in 2026 to reach 3.5 GW, partnering with Ming Yang Smart Energy as falling costs and national targets accelerate China’s offshore wind build-out.
BW Offshore and McDermott outline a floating blue ammonia FPSO concept to convert offshore gas into low-carbon ammonia, capture up to 99% CO₂, and export directly to carriers.
Sevan Deepwater Technology and LATTICE International AS are evaluating an optimised FSIU concept for CCS, combining LPV storage technology with a cylindrical hull design.
Rio de Janeiro state has adopted a dedicated offshore wind policy, setting principles for offshore area use, aiming to attract investment, create skilled jobs and strengthen ocean-related industries.
PV Gas plans VND100+ trillion capex for 2026–2030, prioritising LNG infrastructure and M&A, while advancing Thi Vai expansion to 3 MTPA and multiple terminals nationwide.
Star of the South has lodged its EIS after seven years of technical and environmental work, farmland purchase near Reeves Beach and renewed Major Project Status for the Gippsland offshore wind project.
