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25 Mar 26 |
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator issues petroleum-related Call for Bids NS25-1P, which includes 13 nominated parcels on July 7 2025 The CNSOER issued petroleum-related Call for Bids NS25-1P, which includes 13 nominated parcels, on July 7, 2025. Bids must be received by April 28, 2026. |
24 Mar 26 |
Brazil: Equinor starts drilling major gas development in Brazil Equinor has started the drilling phase for the Raia project in the pre salt of the Campos Basin, Brazil. The Valaris DS-17 drillship started drilling operations, today 24 March. This marks a key milestone for the partnership as the project progresses towards planned start up in 2028. |
24 Mar 26 |
Guyana: SBM Offshore awarded FEED contracts for the Longtail project in Guyana SBM Offshore has been awarded contracts by ExxonMobil Guyana, an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corp, to perform Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies for a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) for the Longtail development project in Guyana. This is the sixth FPSO award from ExxonMobil Guyana. |
24 Mar 26 |
US: Zephyr Energy announces operations update Zephyr Energy, a technology-led oil and gas company focused on responsible resource development from carbon-neutral operations in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, has announced an operations update. |
24 Mar 26 |
US: Interior and TotalEnergies agree to end US Offshore Wind Projects, lowering costs for American families Following TotalEnergies announcement that it has signed agreements with U.S. Department of Interior to end its U.S. Offshore Wind Projects, the Department of the Interior announced a landmark agreement with TotalEnergies for the company to redirect capital from expensive, unreliable offshore wind leases toward affordable, reliable natural gas projects that will provide secure energy for hardworking Americans. |
23 Mar 26 |
US: TotalEnergies signs agreements with U.S. Department of Interior to end its U.S. Offshore Wind Projects TotalEnergies has signed settlement agreements with the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) to relinquish its Carolina Long Bay lease (Lease OCS-A 0545) and its New York Bight lease (Lease OCS-A 0538), both awarded in 2022, along with its partners. As a result, TotalEnergies will no longer develop offshore wind projects in the United States. |
23 Mar 26 |
Brazil: Equinor strengthens integrated power portfolio in Brazil Equinor has acquired the ready to build 230 MW Esquina do Vento onshore wind complex from Vestas. With this investment Equinor expands its broad energy offering in Brazil, further strengthening its integrated power portfolio for long-term growth in one of the company’s core markets. |
23 Mar 26 |
Brazil: Equinor and Rio Energy order Vestas turbines for the 230 MW Esquina do Vento Wind Project in Brazil, fully developed by Vestas Equinor, through its subsidiary Rio Energy, acquires the 230 MW Esquina do Vento wind project from Vestas, the global leader in wind energy solutions, and signs a turbine supply agreement with Vestas for the project, which is located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, northeast of Brazil. |
23 Mar 26 |
Canada: C-NLOER provides update on 2026 Call for Bids In November 2025, the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator (C-NLOER) advised that it would review its land tenure system in collaboration with the federal and Newfoundland and Labrador governments and others to identify opportunities to enhance competitiveness. Final parcel selections, terms and conditions will be announced in June with a closing date in November. |
