Portugal News


Namibian Oil Discoveries Send Asset Demand Soaring

Aug 29, 2024

The discovery of increased reserves of crude oil in Namibia has sparked interest in Namibian assets, with an index fund tracking local government bonds poised for its biggest annual jump on record.The Exchange Traded Fund tracking local government…

Equinor Drops Offshore Wind Projects in Spain and Portugal Due to Rising Costs

Aug 28, 2024

Norwegian energy company Equinor has canceled its offshore-wind projects in Spain and Portugal, in addition to its previously announced exit from Vietnam, and could withdraw from more countries to rein in spending, an executive told Reuters on Wednesday…

Tokyo Gas Invests in Floating Wind Farm Offshore Portugal

Aug 06, 2024

Tokyo Gas has acquired 21.2% stake in the WindFloat Atlantic floating wind farm, operational offshore Portugal since 2020, joining Ocean Winds and Repsol as partner.The investment marks a new collaboration milestone between Tokyo Gas and Ocean Winds…

Eco Wave Power Puts Development of MW-Scale Wave Energy Project in Motion

Aug 05, 2024

Swedish-Israeli company Eco Wave Power has held an official kick-off for the development of 1 MW wave energy project in Portugal.Eco Wave Power’s engineering team and the company’s CEO Inna Braverman have held an official site-visit with APDL (Administração dos Portos do Douro…

Portugal's Galp Second-Quarter Profit Beats Expectations, Jumps 16%

Jul 22, 2024

Portugal's Galp Energia on Monday reported its second quarter adjusted net profit jumped 16% and beat expectations as higher oil price and lower cost of production offset lower production and stable refining margin.It booked an adjusted net profit of 299 million euros ($325…

Repsol, EDF Renewables Join Hands for Offshore Wind in Spain and Portugal

Jul 18, 2024

Repsol and EDF Renewables have signed an exclusivity agreement to cooperate on future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal.The collaboration brings together Repsol's commitment to multi-energy growth and knowledge of the Spanish and Portuguese…

Prysmian’s Monna Lisa Reaches Norway (Video)

Jul 15, 2024

Prysmian's Monna Lisa vessel, being build by Vard, has reached Norway for final outfitting, installation of main mission equipment and trials, before becoming fully operational in 2025.The 171-meter-long cable laying vessel (CLV) arrived to Norway after travelling 4…

CorPower Ocean Puts Finishing Touches to C4 Wave Energy Device Upgrades

Jul 02, 2024

Swedish wave energy company CorPower Ocean is nearing completion of planned on-land inspection and upgrades of its first commercial-scale wave energy device, C4, following its first deployment offshore Portugal. The upgrades being implemented…

Vard Launches Prysmian’s Monna Lisa Cable Layer

Jun 11, 2024

Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has launched a 171-meter-long cable laying vessel (CLV) Monna Lisa, being built for Prysmian, marking another major milestone towards the delivery of the vessel, scheduled for 2025.Prysmian executives gathered at the VARD shipyard in Tulcea…

BW Energy Appoints New CFO

May 29, 2024

Oil and gas company BW Energy has appointed Brice Morlot as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Effective June 30, 2024, Morlot will succeed Knut R. Sæthre, who has been the CFO of BW Energy since 2019.Morlot brings extensive experience to the company…

Portugal's New Government Committed to Developing Offshore Wind

May 27, 2024

Portugal's new government is committed to developing offshore wind energy and also sees 'repowering' onshore wind farms and promoting solar projects, including small-scale ones, as a priority, the environment minister said on Monday.Maria da…

BP-Eni JV Azule Inks Deal for Namibia Offshore License

May 03, 2024

A BP-Eni joint venture and Rhino Resources Namibia have signed an agreement for a 42.5% interest in a block in the country's offshore Orange Basin, the companies said on Friday.The agreement is Azule Energy's first investment in Namibia. Azule…

New England Offshore Wind Auction Draws Multiple Bidders

Mar 27, 2024

Several offshore wind developers bid in a combined Connecticut-Massachusetts-Rhode Island offshore wind solicitation on Wednesday, including units of European energy firms Iberdrola and Orsted.The U.S. offshore wind industry is booming so far this year…

Big Turnout Expected in New England Offshore Wind Power Auction

Mar 27, 2024

Several offshore wind developers are on track to bid in the combined Connecticut-Massachusetts-Rhode Island offshore wind solicitation on Wednesday, including units of European energy firms Iberdrola, Engie, and Orsted.The U.S. offshore wind industry is booming so far in 2024…

Offshore Wind Market Improving After Price Reset, Says EDP

Mar 26, 2024

The global market for offshore wind projects is improving with governments and companies now offering high enough prices to make projects economically viable, the CEO of Portugal's largest utility Energias de Portugal (EDP) said on Tuesday.Many…

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