Playing the high stakes deep sea mining table
Deepsea mining is arguably the most exciting yet controversial segment of the blue economy, which the United Nations estimates boasts an estimated annual turnover of $3-6trillion.
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UK to ‘renew’ European offshore energy cooperation
The UK poised to renew links with the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) group, after relations stalled in the wake of its exit from the bloc.
Adnoc, TotalEnergies to deepen co-operation, with state backing
Adnoc and TotalEnergies have signed a deal to work together, while France and the United Arab Emirates have also made high-level commitments.
Macron oversees slew of French deals on visit to Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron has overseen a number of commercial deals during his visit to the Middle East.
Mozambique, Nigeria talk gas at French summit
France held a summit on May 18 for African leaders, with discussions around debt, security and energy.
France preps for economic summit with African states
France is preparing to hold a summit to bolster its economic links with a number of African states.
KBR wins FEED work on Bua Group refinery
Bua Group has contracted KBR to carry out front-end engineering and design (FEED) on its proposed refinery in Nigeria.
Macron says “count on me” for EACOP support
French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken of his support for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Oil pares earlier gains as rally toward 10-month high stalls
Oil pared its earlier rally toward the highest settlement in almost 10 months as the market weighed the potential distribution of Covid-19 vaccines against a raft of new cases sparking tighter restrictions on movement.
Engie drops US LNG amid energy transition shift
France’s Engie has pulled out of a proposed agreement to secure LNG from NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project, over concerns about shale gas development.
Mauritius struggles to contain oil spill
Mauritius has declared a state of emergency in response to a worsening oil spill offshore and is seeking international assistance.
Tough talks to unlock Libya’s oil
Talks are under way to restart Libya’s oil exports.
Turkey slates Macron over Libya talk
Turkey has criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for his comments on Libya, as external actors amp up their rhetoric on the need for action.
Turkish mercenaries turn up the pressure in Libya
The civil war in Libya is escalating as mercenaries, supplied by Turkey, have been mobilised to support the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA).
French nuclear shutdown to develop ‘more slowly’
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the country will move more slowly than promised to cap the amount of energy it derives from nuclear energy.
Emmanuel Macron vows to unite France ahead of Elysee decider with Marine Le Pen
Centrist Emmanuel Macron pledged to unite France as defeated opponents gave their allegiance to him in his battle for the French presidency with far-right leader Marine Le Pen.