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07 Sep 23	UK: The EV Network and bp pulse unveil the UK's largest public EV charging hub at the NEC Birmingham bp pulse, The EV Network (EVN) and NEC Group, are proud to announce the launch the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub on the NEC Campus in the West Midlands. The Gigahub™ will help serve the seven million visitors attracted to the NEC Campus annually, along with a wide range of other road users that make up the area’s average yearly traffic count of 60 million.
07 Sep 23	Australia: Buru Energy announces start of Rafael 3D seismic survey acquisition Buru Energy has provided an update on the progress of its 3D seismic survey within exploration permits EP 428 and EP 457. The 3D survey area covers the conventional Rafael gas and condensate accumulation and will not only improve resource definition and inform the planned 2024 appraisal drilling program but will also facilitate the process of prospective partner selection for this potentially transformative development.
07 Sep 23	UK: Hartshead Resources announces commencement of pipeline route survey and receipt of platform bids for Anning and Somerville fields Hartshead Resources and Joint Venture partner Rockrose Energy (part of Viaro Group) have announced that the Gardline Vessel 'Ocean Observer' has mobilised to the Anning and Somerville field locations to commence a survey of the pipeline routing for the gas offtake from the fields.
07 Sep 23	Energean announces results for half year ended 30 June 2023 Energean has announced its half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Energean is now a major energy producer in the Eastern Mediterranean, almost tripling its production in H1 2023 compared to H1 2022.
07 Sep 23	Uganda: DGR Global and Armour Energy announce update on funding for Uganda oil exploration project via Conjugate Energy DGR Global and Armour Energy have established a new UK-incorporated company, Conjugate Energy, which will hold interests in oil exploration projects in the Albertine Graben, Uganda. Conjugate intends to seek admission to a UK stock exchange and raise funds primarily to drill two exploration wells or drill ready prospects with substantial resources of oil.
07 Sep 23	Colombia: Arrow announces CN-3 well update Arrow Exploration has provided an update on the operational activity at the Carrizales Norte ('CN') field on the Tapir Block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia. The CN-3 well encountered multiple hydrocarbon-bearing intervals within the C7, Gacheta and Ubaque formations and is currently being tested.
07 Sep 23	UK: Egdon Resources provides update on farm-in and equalisation of interests in PL81 and PEDL347 AIM listed Egdon Resources has advised that Egdon, York Energy (UK) Holdings and Cuadrilla North Cleveland have executed a fully termed agreement to enable a farm-in and equalisation of interests between the PL81 and PEDL347 licences.
07 Sep 23	Trinidad: Touchstone announces commencement of Cascadura production Touchstone Exploration has announced that the Cascadura natural gas and liquids facility has safely delivered first production. Touchstone has an 80 percent operating working interest in the Cascadura field, which is located on the Ortoire block onshore in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
07 Sep 23	US: Mosman Oil and Gas announces Falcon lease disposal AIM-listed Mosman Oil and Gas has advised that the Company has completed an evaluation on further workovers at Falcon-1 in the US, which has been shut in this year, and determined not to invest additional resources in the project.
07 Sep 23	Australia: Jadestone provides Montara update Jadestone Energy has provided an update on operations at the Montara Venture FPSO offshore Australia. In line with the announcement on 31 August 2023, production at Montara restarted on 1 September 2023. It is expected that average Montara production will return to pre-shutdown levels of c.6,000 bbls/d over the coming days.
07 Sep 23	North Sea oil and gas industry blooms with increasing production and investments - Rystad Energy Norway and the UK have overcome recent challenges and are on course to achieve significant milestones due to notable increases in investments, exploration success and production. Solid oil and gas production from the region is also providing indispensable resources to Europe and the rest of the world navigating through the energy transition.
07 Sep 23	US: Biden-Harris administration takes major steps to protect Arctic lands and wildlife in Alaska The Biden-Harris administration has announced significant steps to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Arctic Refuge) and more than 13 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). These bold actions to protect the Arctic region build on President Biden’s historic conservation and climate agenda.
07 Sep 23	Archer Knight strikes game-changing deal with Energy Maritime Associates In a move set to redefine their position in the offshore energy market intelligence landscape, Aberdeen-based Archer Knight (Holdings) has confirmed the acquisition of Singapore's Energy Maritime Associates (EMA). This merger combines two specialist offshore energy advisory firms, each with distinct competencies, to deliver an enhanced and holistic service.
07 Sep 23	UK: NSTA expected to take on role of offshore hydrogen transport and storage regulator The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is expected to take on the role of offshore hydrogen transport and storage regulator following the conclusion of a consultation on the proposal. The move is intended to support the industry by enabling pioneering projects to obtain the necessary licences and consents and move quickly into operation.
06 Sep 23	Economic Report 2023: Need to reframe UK energy debate from what we just stop to what we must start - OEUK The UK must compete globally, and act on unlocking energy investment – and it must act fast, Offshore Energies UK’s chief executive has said in a speech launching the organisations 2023 Economic Report in Aberdeen.
06 Sep 23	Brazil: Petrobras will install 11 new pre-salt platforms by 2027 The pre-salt reaches 15 years of production in September with renewed vigor – and significant growth perspective in the coming years. Petrobras plans to deploy 11 new production platforms in the pre-salt layer by 2027.
06 Sep 23	Joint industry project: DNV calls on solar PV industry to move forward on predictive maintenance DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has launched a joint industry project (JIP) to prompt a significant leap forward in maintenance practices in the Solar PV industry. With the remarkable growth of Solar PV, DNV forecasts an annual addition of between 300 and 500 GW from 2030 onwards, resulting in a staggering 9.5 TW of total installed capacity by mid-century.
06 Sep 23	Q ENERGY pushes wind power expansion Ahead of the Husum Wind trade fair, Q ENERGY presents ambitious plans regarding its wind business. Building on more than 1 GW of installed and/or developed capacity in France, new wind markets such as Germany, Portugal and Spain are to be entered across Europe over the next months.
06 Sep 23	UK: Hydrogen 'bank' could see production advantage for Scotland Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are developing technology that will enable electricity generated by renewables to be 'banked' as green hydrogen in depleted oil and gas reservoirs alongside industrial carbon emissions. The research could play a key role in helping Scotland achieve its net zero ambitions and even become a net exporter of hydrogen.
06 Sep 23	EnerMech and TSI form strategic joint venture to accelerate Asia Pacific growth EnerMech, a leading global specialist in delivering technical solutions for complex projects has entered a strategic joint venture (JV) with PT. Titian Servis Indonesia (TSI), an integrated turn around services firm with deep local expertise in Indonesia’s oil and gas sector.
06 Sep 23	Poland: Equinor expanding renewable portfolio in Poland Equinor has acquired a 26 MW onshore wind farm in Poland from the Helios Group. With this investment, Equinor expands its broad energy offering in Poland and delivers on its market-driven power producer strategy.
06 Sep 23	UK: ‘This is the decade of delivery, not complacency’ – oil and gas industry delivers emissions goal, but real challenge lies ahead Figures released 5 September show that UK North Sea emissions are down three years in a row. Last year’s 3% reduction contributed to a 23% drop in greenhouse gas emissions between 2018 and 2022, according to the latest Emissions Monitoring Report from the North Sea Transition Authority.
06 Sep 23	Brazil: Petrobras makes its first carbon credit purchase Petrobras marked its entry into the voluntary carbon market by acquiring credits equivalent to 175,000 tons of avoided greenhouse gases (GHGs). This operation corresponds to the preservation of an area totaling 570 hectares of the Amazon rainforest, the size of approximately 800 soccer fields like Maracana.
06 Sep 23	ADNOC to invest in one of the largest carbon capture projects in the MENA region ADNOC has announced a final investment decision (FID) to develop one of the largest carbon capture projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The pioneering Habshan carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project will have the capacity to capture and permanently store 1.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of carbon dioxide (CO2) within geological formations deep underground.
06 Sep 23	Australia: Mosman Oil and Gas provides update on Amadeus Basin exploration block EP 145 AIM-listed Mosman Oil and Gas has announced the Year Three report on EP 145, its exploration block in the Amadeus Basin in central Australia, has been lodged with the Norther Territory Government. The current work schedule on the permit will be acquisition of seismic in early 2024, subject to funding and APAA and government approvals. Drilling would be considered after the seismic acquisition and processing.