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Jan De Nul has completed the installation of two export cables for the Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm, being built by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) 35 kilometers off the coast of Taichung, Taiwan. The two high-voltage subsea cables, measuring 45 kilometers and 44 kilometers, have been installed and are currently wet stored offshore, awaiting installation of the offshore substation jacket, Jan De Nul said on April 20. With the cables now laid, Jan De Nul will move into the next phase of the works, which involves burying the cables in the seabed using a trencher. Once the offshore platform becomes available, the cables will be pulled in and connected. The cables were installed using the cable-laying vessel (CLV) Willem de Vlamingh, which is also being deployed for transport, trenching and protection activities. Fengmiao 1 will comprise 33 Vestas 15 MW offshore wind turbines, installed on three-legged jacket foundations, and one offshore substation installed on a four-legged jacket structure. At the beginning of this year, CIP announced that its supplierCentury Wind Power produced the first jacket foundations for the project, ahead of the foundation installation that will start this year. The 495 MW Fengmiao offshore wind farm is scheduled for completion and grid connection to Taiwan Power Company’s Taichung Zhongqing substation in 2027. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Business May 1 : Deep beneath the ocean surface, sperm whales swim through the dark waters, clicking to each other in bursts of sound that can travel for kilometres. Now, scientists say they are beginning to follow those exchanges in real time using an autonomous underwater robot that can track whales by listening to their voices. Sperm whales use clicks to navigate and hunt, and also produce patterned sequences of clicks, known as "codas," that are thought to play a role in communication. Scientists first identified that sperm whales vocalize in 1957. But understanding how they communicate has remained difficult because these marine mammals dive to depths of more than 1.6 km (one mile) for around 50 minutes each hour, making continuous observation challenging. "The underwater glider is listening for whales via four hydrophones and then steering itself toward them using a feature called backseat driver," said David Gruber, founder and CEO of Project CETI, professor of biology and environmental sciences at Baruch College at the City University of New York and a co-author of the study published this week in the journal Scientific Reports. "When the glider detects the distinctive vocalizations of sperm whales, the software on board identifies where that sound is coming from and automatically communicates with the glider's navigation system to change directions and follow the whale," Gruber added. CNA GamesGuess WordCrack the word, one row at a timeBuzzwordCreate words using the given lettersMini SudokuTiny puzzle, mighty brain teaserMini CrosswordSmall grid, big challengeWord SearchSpot as many words as you canShow MoreShow LessA glider is a small robot that slowly changes its buoyancy, becoming slightly heavier to sink and lighter to rise."You can think of it as a quiet, long-distance explorer, more like a soaring albatross than a motorized vehicle, steadily travelling through the ocean while listening and gathering information as it goes," Gruber said.Traditional tracking methods rely on suction tags that fall off after a few days or on stationary sensors that lose contact when whales move away. Project CETI also deploys hydrophones - underwater devices that detect and record sounds - towed from boats.What makes the new robotic system different, Gruber said, is that it "can make decisions in real time while it's still underwater," rather than recording acoustic data for later analysis.Previous methods allowed scientists to reconstruct where a whale had been, but not actively follow it at the moment. The new approach "continuously updates the glider's path so it can stay with a single whale for extended periods - potentially months," Gruber said.The ability to track whales for longer periods marks what Gruber called a shift "from brief encounters to continuous relationships," allowing scientists to stay with the same whale or group instead of relying on short, opportunistic glimpses and to see patterns in how whales coordinate, socialize and respond to their environment over time.Such data could also help answer longstanding questions about how sperm whales communicate."By following mother-calf pairs over time, we can begin to see how calves pick up vocal patterns from their mothers," Gruber said.The system could also reveal how whales react to human activity, allowing researchers to track the way their communication changes in the presence of human-made noise and offering a clearer picture of how shipping, offshore construction or fishing affect them.By linking whale behaviour with environmental pressures, the technology could inform more precise, evidence-based policy decisions such as when to reduce ship speeds, reroute traffic or implement fishing restrictions to minimize disruption in sensitive areas, the researchers said.Developing the system "brings us closer to understanding another form of intelligence on Earth, which has implications not just for conservation, but for how we think about communication and life beyond our own species," Gruber added.Yet, precise localization remains a challenge, as the glider can detect the direction of a whale but not its exact position, limiting its ability to distinguish between individual whales and track them accurately. Communication is another constraint. The robot must surface every few hours to send and receive updates, making long-term, real-world monitoring less seamless.For Gruber, the moment the glider acted on its own offered the first real glimpse of what this technology could become."We're beginning to build systems that can operate independently and respond to the natural world as it unfolds," Gruber said. A glider is a small robot that slowly changes its buoyancy, becoming slightly heavier to sink and lighter to rise. "You can think of it as a quiet, long-distance explorer, more like a soaring albatross than a motorized vehicle, steadily travelling through the ocean while listening and gathering information as it goes," Gruber said. Traditional tracking methods rely on suction tags that fall off after a few days or on stationary sensors that lose contact when whales move away. Project CETI also deploys hydrophones - underwater devices that detect and record sounds - towed from boats. What makes the new robotic system different, Gruber said, is that it "can make decisions in real time while it's still underwater," rather than recording acoustic data for later analysis. Previous methods allowed scientists to reconstruct where a whale had been, but not actively follow it at the moment. The new approach "continuously updates the glider's path so it can stay with a single whale for extended periods - potentially months," Gruber said. The ability to track whales for longer periods marks what Gruber called a shift "from brief encounters to continuous relationships," allowing scientists to stay with the same whale or group instead of relying on short, opportunistic glimpses and to see patterns in how whales coordinate, socialize and respond to their environment over time. Such data could also help answer longstanding questions about how sperm whales communicate. "By following mother-calf pairs over time, we can begin to see how calves pick up vocal patterns from their mothers," Gruber said. The system could also reveal how whales react to human activity, allowing researchers to track the way their communication changes in the presence of human-made noise and offering a clearer picture of how shipping, offshore construction or fishing affect them. By linking whale behaviour with environmental pressures, the technology could inform more precise, evidence-based policy decisions such as when to reduce ship speeds, reroute traffic or implement fishing restrictions to minimize disruption in sensitive areas, the researchers said. Developing the system "brings us closer to understanding another form of intelligence on Earth, which has implications not just for conservation, but for how we think about communication and life beyond our own species," Gruber added. Yet, precise localization remains a challenge, as the glider can detect the direction of a whale but not its exact position, limiting its ability to distinguish between individual whales and track them accurately. Communication is another constraint. The robot must surface every few hours to send and receive updates, making long-term, real-world monitoring less seamless. For Gruber, the moment the glider acted on its own offered the first real glimpse of what this technology could become. "We're beginning to build systems that can operate independently and respond to the natural world as it unfolds," Gruber said. Subscribe to our Chief Editor’s Week in Review Our chief editor shares analysis and picks of the week's biggest news every Saturday. Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app

Norway-based cleantech service provider Soiltech has secured three new assignments for rigs deployed in the Black Sea, the Netherlands, and Norway. Soiltech has won three contracts to deliver fluid treatment (STT) services on rigs in the Black Sea, the Netherlands, and Norway, which are owned by undisclosed offshore drilling players. Jan Erik Tveteraas, CEO of Soiltech, commented:“One of these contracts is with a new client for Soiltech, while the other two are with returning customers. These contracts once again demonstrate strong market acceptance of our solutions, as well as the expertise of our field operations and onshore support teams.” The STT will be applied differently on each rig, with solutions adapted to the specific composition of the fluids being treated. These contracts are scheduled for execution in the second quarter of 2026 and have a combined estimated value of MNOK 5-10 (around $535,000–$1.07 million). The latest assignment comes months after Soiltechobtained a dealto perform fluid treatment and other services on a semi-submersible rig managed by Odfjell Drilling. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Irene Velez Torres and Stientje van Veldhoven, ministers from Colombia and the Netherlands, embrace at the end of the conference in Santa Marta, ColombiaIvan Valencia/Associated Press/Alamy Irene Velez Torres and Stientje van Veldhoven, ministers from Colombia and the Netherlands, embrace at the end of the conference in Santa Marta, Colombia Ivan Valencia/Associated Press/Alamy When almost every country met in Brazil last November for the annual United Nations climate summit COP30, hopes were high they would draft a roadmap for the “transition away from fossil fuels” they previously called for. But the objections of petrostatespreventedthe final text from even mentioning fossil fuels. Inresponse, Colombia and the Netherlands hosted a conference this week on the transition away from fossil fuels, inviting 57 countries to the coal-exporting port of Santa Marta in Colombia. This “coalition of the willing” included climate stalwarts like the European Union and the UK, but also major oil exporters like Canada, Nigeria and Norway. Read moreThe secret weapon that could finally force climate action Read more The secret weapon that could finally force climate action The summit sent a message that countries should double down on renewables rather than fossil fuels in response to the energy crisis sparked by the Iran War. It represented a step toward figuring out how to actually do that, although some observers doubted that words alone could break the gridlock on international action. Johan Rockströmat the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany, who launched a science panel to advise participants on the transition, says the meeting was “not about negotiations, not about debating whether or not we have a problem, but focused entirely on how to accelerate and move forward on the phase-out of fossil fuels”. “This is clearly a first attempt of really moving forward on implementation,” he says. Although twice as much global investment isgoingto low-carbon energy as fossil fuels, the boom in renewables has mostly met increasing electricity demand, rather thandisplacingoil, gas and coal. The world is currently on track for catastrophicwarmingof more than 2°C by 2100. Free newsletter Unmissable news about our planet, delivered straight to your inbox each month. The summit’s participants willworkon national roadmaps to transition away from fossil fuels ahead of a follow-up conference next year hosted by the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, with a pre-conference in Ireland. Although voluntary, these roadmaps are intended toincorporatenot only the fossil fuels that a country consumes at home, but also those it exports abroad, which aren’t typically included in COP climate targets. In Santa Marta, prominent academicsunveileda roadmap for Colombia to cut energy emissions by 90 per cent by 2050, which they said could ultimately bring economic benefits of $280 billion. Also at the conference, France became the first high-income country to issue a roadmap away from fossil fuels, outlining measures to expand public transport, electric vehicles and heat pumps while scaling up solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy. While it did not appear to contain new policies, it set a deadline to end all fossil fuel energy, which would see a cutoff of coal consumption by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050. Many countries only have timelines to net zero, which can include fossil fuel emissions compensated by carbon capture or carbon credits. The conference will also work to root out fossil fuel preferences in the financial system, such as government hydrocarbon subsidies and the debt crisis that encourages low-income countries to drill for oil and gas rather than build capital-intensive renewables. “There is a pathway that could be developed to stop subsidising fossil fuels and redirect those funds” towards accessible climate finance, saysJeni Millerat the Global Climate and Health Alliance. “That’s only going to happen if enough countries are actually having the conversation around what needs to change.” Read moreSolar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think Read more Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think Simon Sharpeat the think tank S-Curve Economics, who negotiated for the UK at COP26, says the focus on debt is much-needed, but a fossil fuel roadmap is worth little as long as someone is willing to buy a nation’s oil and gas. Rather than promising to somehow curtail fossil fuel supply, countries should develop incentives to decarbonise lagging industries like steelmaking, he argues. “Diplomacy can help, but it needs to be focused on the right things and it needs to have the right participants,” Sharpe says, noting that major growing economies like China, India and South Africa were not invited to Santa Marta. The ultimate value of the conference will be determined by how much of its ambition the participants can translate into the agreement negotiated at COP31 in Turkey, saysJoanna Depledgeat the University of Cambridge. “Do you just preach to the converted?” she says. “Or do you just try even harder to get some kind of consensus in the COP? Because that is sort of the value of the COP, is that you genuinely do engage absolutely everybody, including the fossil fuel exporters.” Topics:

ByMARK DUELL, DEPUTY CHIEF REPORTER (DIGITAL) Published:10:50 BST, 1 May 2026|Updated:12:07 BST, 1 May 2026 Britain is more exposed to the jet fuel crisis than other European countries during theIranwar because of its lower capacity for oil refining, experts have warned. The UK has the biggest deficit – when imported fuel is subtracted from the amount made at home - of any major economy across the continent, according to Allianz. Researchers found the country's deficit of about 200,000 barrels per day last year is twice as great as any other European nation, showing its reliance on external supply. Germany,France,Italyand Switzerland had smaller shortfalls too which also put them in negative territory, where consumption outweighs domestic refinery output. Netherlands,SpainandGreecehad the biggest surpluses, but experts pointed out that these were only 'modest' figures for the traditionally well-refined economies. Romaniaand Lithuania both had small surpluses - indicating their limited regional capacity to offset the gap, according to the firm's 'Staycation Summer?' report. The study also found plane tickets have already increased by 5 to 15 per cent on international flights - and could rise a further 10 to 15 per cent if 'conditions worsen'. It comes after Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the Government had asked UK refineries to maximise jet fuel supply as it continues to plan for contingencies. Stanlow oil refinery in Ellesmere Port, pictured yesterday, is Britain's second largest refinery Britain now only four operating oil refineries - Fawley in Hampshire, Stanlow in Cheshire, Humber in Lincolnshire and Pembroke in Wales - after the closure of Grangemouth in Scotland in April 2025 and Lindsey in Lincolnshire last August. The US-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted the jet fuel supply route via the Strait of Hormuz, with some airlines now hiking prices and adapting schedules as a result. Experts fear jet fuel shortages within weeks and some consumers are holding off booking holidays or flights in case they are cancelled over the coming months. AEGEAN AIRLINES: The Greek airline expects suspended Middle East flights and a spike in fuel prices to have a 'notable impact' on its first-quarter results. AIR FRANCE-KLM: The airline group said it planned to increase long-haul ticket prices to address surging fuel costs, with cabin fares set to rise by €50 (£43) per round trip. Dutch arm KLM said on April 16 it would cancel 160 flights in Europe in the coming month due to rising fuel costs. EASYJET: EasyJet warned of a bigger half-year pre-tax loss of between £540million to £560million, including £25million in extra fuel costs in March. IAG: British Airways-owner IAG said it would raise ticket prices to reflect higher jet fuel costs, as, despite its fuel hedges, it was 'not immune' to the broader fallout from fuel cost volatility. LUFTHANSA: The German airline group unveiled a new 'Economy Basic' low-cost fare option for short- and medium-haul flights, which will limit free carry-on bags to only a 'laptop bag or a small backpack'. The group previously said 20,000 short-haul flights would be removed from its schedule through October, equivalent to about 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel. RYANAIR: Ryanair boss CEO Michael O'Leary said the risk of a jet fuel supply shortage in Europe is receding, but it had lowered some fares for flights between June and September to stimulate demand which had been 'a little bit weaker' than for April and May. SAS: The Scandinavian airline said it would cancel 1,000 flights in April because of high jet fuel prices, after canceling a few hundred in March. TAP: The Portuguese airline said price hikes would partially mitigate impacts of fuel price changes on its revenue. TUI: The European airline and tour operator cut its full-year underlying profit outlook and suspended revenue guidance, saying it had incurred about €40million (£35million) in extra costs due to the war in March, including repatriation efforts and operational disruptions. TURKISH AIRLINES, LUFTHANSA: SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, said it would impose a temporary fuel surcharge of €10 (£9) per passenger from May 1 on routes between Turkey and mainland Europe. The surcharge will apply to bookings made on or after April 1 for departures on or after May 1. VIRGIN ATLANTIC: The airline is adding fuel surcharges to fares but will still struggle to return to profitability this year, its CEO Corneel Koster said. VOLOTEA: The Spanish low-cost airline introduced a new pricing policy linking ticket prices to fuel costs, which could potentially add a post-purchase surcharge of up to €14 (£12) per passenger, per flight. The jet fuel price increased from about $99 (£73) per barrel at the end of February to as high as $209 (£155) at the start of April – although it has fallen in recent weeks to $179 (£132), according to the latest International Air Transport Association data. The Allianz report said: 'Europe's kerosene market is structurally vulnerable, with most major economies running persistent deficits. The UK, Germany, France and Italy show the largest shortfalls, underscoring their reliance on external supply to meet aviation demand. 'Even traditionally well-refined economies like the Netherlands and Spain were only modestly in surplus last year, while several smaller markets remain balanced or slightly positive, indicating limited regional capacity to offset the gap. This imbalance effectively positions Europe as a net structural importer of kerosene. 'As a result, European aviation activity is indirectly exposed not only to global oil price dynamics but also to geopolitical and logistical risks along key supply routes, reinforcing the region's dependence on external refining hubs for a fuel that is essential to long-haul connectivity.' Experts also pointed out that the US is becoming a 'key marginal supplier' to Europe's jet fuel market, after flows from the Middle East to north-west Europe fell by 90 per cent in March compared to February, while no shipments departed in April. However shipments from the US soared in March, up 782 per cent on February, which reflected a 'sharp but likely temporary reorientation of regional supply flows'. Researchers believe that replacing Middle Eastern jet fuel with supply from the US 'enhances Europe's resilience' in the short term, but the shift 'carries structural costs' such as 'longer transatlantic routes and increased transport expenses and emissions'. They added: 'Moreover, US crude yields less jet fuel per barrel – tightening refining economics – and dependence is not eliminated but redirected, concentrating risk in transatlantic supply chains and increasing President Trump's bargaining power, while heightening exposure to price volatility, making the arrangement a stabilizing stopgap rather than a durable solution.' The report also says: 'More worryingly, even after accounting for increased inflows from the US, total kerosene imports into Northwest Europe continue to decline.' Experts said that when combining supplies from both the US and the Middle East, shipments in April were down by 82 per cent on March, 'pointing to a material tightening of physical availability and raising the likelihood of an outright supply shortfall by late May if the trend persists'. Two mitigating factors were cited to provide temporary relief - firstly, that Europe still produces roughly half of its kerosene demand domestically; and second, that jet fuel cargoes dispatched in April will 'continue to arrive with a lag into May, smoothing the abrupt impact'. But the study warned: 'These buffers are finite, and with inventories already under pressure and logistics stretched, they primarily delay rather than eliminate the risk of fuel disruption.' The researchers also looked at the impact of war on plane tickets, with fare increases of 5 to 15 per cent already imposed on international routes - along with schedule cuts in Europe of 2 to 5 per cent. Some carriers are also adding surcharges of between $20 (£15) to $60 (£44) on short and medium-haul routes and $80 (£59) to $150 (£110) on long-haul tickets. The study added: 'If conditions worsen, further fare increases of 10 to 15 per cent are likely. 'In Europe, announced capacity reductions remain selective, concentrated on lower-yield short-haul routes and secondary airports. 'Low-cost carriers are especially vulnerable because of thin margins, short-haul concentration and strong competition from high-speed rail alternatives.' The latest airline to announce the impact on operations is Air Canada, which yesterday suspended its 2026 forecast as higher jet fuel prices created uncertainty over costs, even as travel demand remained robust. Air Canada said it has implemented multiple rounds of fare increases along with a hike in ancillary services fee. It is also trimming less profitable routes and reducing the number of flights where demand is weaker. Also yesterday, Canadian business jet maker Bombardier beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, lifted by strong demand for repair and maintenance services and increased private flying despite higher jet fuel prices. Private aviation, used primarily by affluent consumers, has remained resilient even as higher jet fuel prices have forced commercial airlines to trim flights. Benchmark Brent crude oil futures have jumped by about $50 a barrel since the Iran war began on February 28, raising prices of petrol, diesel and jet fuel. The International Energy Agency has called it the world's largest oil output disruption and warned on April 16 that Europe had six weeks of jet fuel left before shortages begin.

La società spezzina attiva come officina nel settore navalmeccanico e industriale ha in programma anche di acquisire un bacino di carenaggio per migliorare i propri margini di guadagno “Siamo ben contenti di entare a far parte della famiglia Msc, con cui condividiamo valori e filosofia”. Con queste parole Alessandro Bardi, amministratore delegato di Jobson Italia, conferma e commneta a SHIPPING ITALY il passaggio della sua azienda al gruppo svizzero controllato dalla famiglia Aponte. La notizia del passaggio è stata annunciata dalla stessa Msc attraverso il proprio giornale Il Secolo XIX. “Le linee strategiche che abbiamo condiviso sono quelle di continuare a operare per il settore navale senza variare la nostra missione aziendale” precisa Bardi, che preferisce non fornire elementi precisi sul valore e sui dettagli dell’operazione. Secondo fonti vicine al gruppo armatoriale ginevrino gli attuali due soci, ovvero lo stesso Bardi e Giuliano Allegri (tramite la Asso Maritime SA), rimarranno nel capitale con una quota di minoranza e continueranno a guidare operativamente l’azienda che opera come officina meccanica nel settore navalmeccanico e nel refitting navale. Gli obiettivi per il futuro sono ambiziosi: “Il progetto futuro è quello di potenziare le strutture e la presenza nel mondo di Jobson grazie anche al lavoro che arriverà del Gruppo Msc e da quello che continueremo a fare rispetto a oggi”. In attesa di potere conoscere i numeri del 2025, il bilancio ordinario d’esercizio di Jobson Italia rivela che nel 2024 l’azienda spezzina (oltre 230 addetti) ha raggiunto un volume d’affari salito a 113 milioni di euro (dai 74 milioni dell’anno precedente), con un margine operativo positivo per 7 milioni e un risulttao netto in utile di 3 milioni di euro (in salita anch’esso rispetto ai 2 milioni del 2023). Oltre che in Italia Jobson presente e attiva tramite sue controllate anche a Singapore (Jobson Asia), in Estremo Oriente (Jobson Far Est), in Marocco (Jobson Marocco Sarl), in Spagna (Jobson Iberia), in Belgio (Jobson benelux), in Turchia (Jobson Turkey), negli Stati Uniti (Jobson Usa, l’ultima filiale costituita proprio nel 2024) ed è attiva anche nel settore ferroviario attraverso la società italiana Jobson Rail Srl. Quest’ultima risulta evidentemente complementare alla Innoway Trieste, società anch’essa parte del Gruppo Msc e attiva nella realizzazione di carri ferroviari merci. Oltre a ciò sono state recentemente costituite altre 7 startup: Jobson Med, Jobson Academy, Jobson Maritime Uae, Jobson Spain, jobson Adriatic, Salam Jobson Qatar e Jobson Korea. Queste società “si pongono – è scritto nel bilancio – quali elementi atti alla captazione di ulteriori commesse con armatori locali, tese anche alla collaborazione con produttori istituzionali di ricambi e macchinari di rilevanza. A proposito di penetrazione di mercato Jobson eidenzia una “fidelizzazione dei rapporti di partnership con Grimaldi, Corsica Ferries, Gruppo Msc, Gnv, Moby, Hapag Lloyd e Saipem” fra gli altri. Nel bilancio 2024 si legge inoltre che “il primario scopo che si infutura nel prossimo periodo riguarda la captazione di un’area portuale e, soprattutto, l’acquisizione di un bacino di carenaggio: tle incremento porterebbe alla riduzione del 45% dei costi per servizi resi da terzi, rendendo la marginalità operativa in una posizione di crescita esponenziale”. Chissà che questo progetto non si concretizzi proprio con l’atteso investimento di Msc in un nuovo bacino di carenaggio al porto di Gioia Tauro. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), comprising SLB OneSubsea and Subsea7,hasbeen tasked by U.S.-headquartered energy giant ExxonMobil with the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) scope of work at an oil project in Block 15 off the coast of Angola. The award of what is described as a substantial engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract, worth between $150 million and $300 million, will enable Subsea Integration Alliance to handle a subsea tie-back associated with ExxonMobil’sRedevelopment 2.0 Likembeproject in Block 15, offshore Angola. David Bertin, Senior Vice President for Global Projects Centre East for Subsea7, commented:“This project builds on our track record in West Africa, Australia and the US. Together with ExxonMobil, we are committed to delivering the project safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, while continuing to support the development of local capabilities in Angola.” While project management and engineering will be managed by Subsea7’s offices in Paris, Luanda, Lisbon, and Sutton. SLB OneSubsea will execute the umbilical scope from its Center of Excellence in Moss, Norway, supported by project management and engineering teams based in Houston, as part of SIA’s integrated delivery model. Olivier Blaringhem, Subsea Integration Alliance Chief Executive Officer, highlighted:“This award further strengthens our relationship with ExxonMobil. It demonstrates how early collaboration through Subsea Integration Alliance enables an optimised development solution and underpins our integrated commercial model.” The U.S. giant drilled the Likembe-01oil discovery wellbetween February and April 2024. Located at a water depth of 1,200 meters, the well crossed reservoirs of Miocene age and reached a final depth of 3,013 meters within the perimeter of the Kizomba B development area. Block 15 is operated by ExxonMobil in partnership withAzule Energy,Equinor, andSonangol. Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) described Likembe-01 as the first well drilled within the scope of the preliminary agreements of the incremental production project, aiming to provide incentives to investors to produce additional volumes in concessions currently in production. Subsea Integration Alliance recently won multiple new assignments, including afront-end engineering design (FEED)deal with Equinor for a Canadian deepwater oil project and inkeda collaboration agreementwith Petronas for field development projects in Suriname. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Dublin, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The"Brazil Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 100+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q1 2026 Update"report has been added toResearchAndMarkets.com'soffering.The cement market in Brazil is expected to grow by 7.3% on annual basis to reach BRL 57.67 billion in 2026.The cement market in the country recorded strong growth during 2021-2025, achieving a CAGR of 8.2%. Growth momentum is expected to remain positive, with the market projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.5% during 2026-2030. By the end of 2030, the cement market is projected to expand from its 2025 value of BRL 53.73 billion to approximately BRL 71.35 billion. Reposition cement as an "infrastructure-anchored and efficiency-managed" industry rather than a broad-based construction rebound story: Over the past 12 months, commentary from the Sindicato Nacional da Industria do Cimento and industry updates carried by Brazilian construction bodies indicate that producers are not pursuing aggressive capacity expansion. Instead, companies are focusing on plant modernisation, kiln reliability, logistics optimisation, and cost containment. Public communications from leading players such as Votorantim Cimentos and CSN Cimentos emphasise operational efficiency, energy management, and portfolio rationalisation rather than greenfield announcements. The industry narrative has shifted from "adding scale" to "protecting margins and utilisation rates." Anchor demand stability in infrastructure concessions while residential activity normalises selectively: Recent updates from the Camara Brasileira da Industria da Construcao and federal infrastructure briefings highlight the continued advancement of highway, port, sanitation, and energy transmission projects. Infrastructure concessions and public investment programs are repeatedly framed as structural pillars for construction demand. At the same time, public reporting over the past year shows uneven residential momentum across regions, with developers prioritising balance-sheet repair and project completion over aggressive land acquisition. Cement producers have acknowledged this divergence, treating public works as the demand floor while monitoring gradual stabilisation in private housing. Integrate decarbonisation and energy transition into core operating strategy: Over the last year, sustainability reporting and policy dialogue in Brazil have reinforced expectations for emissions monitoring and resource efficiency in heavy industry. Cement producers are expanding the use of alternative fuels, increasing clinker substitution through blended cement formats, and enhancing waste heat recovery systems. Corporate disclosures from major operators demonstrate growing investment in emissions tracking, renewable energy sourcing, and circular-economy initiatives. Environmental compliance is increasingly embedded in capital planning decisions rather than treated as a standalone initiative. Highlight Key Trends & Developments Build Strategic Partnerships to Stabilise Industry Structure Identify Core Growth Drivers Forecast Future Trends For more information about this report visithttps://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/q4q7qw About ResearchAndMarkets.comResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

Australian Energy Producers (AEP), representing the country’s upstream oil and gas exploration and production industry, haspointed out that the findings of a recent report reinforce the benefits of Australia’s existing fiscal framework, including the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT), with the spike in oil prices having the potential to boost federal and state budgets by $17 billion per year. Based on a newindependent analysisby Wood Mackenzie, Australia’s oil and gas industry would deliver almost $160 billion in taxes and royalties to governments over the next five years if high international prices persist under existing tax settings, representing around $80 billion more than under typical long-term price assumptions, equating to nearly $17 billion per year in additional revenue flowing to federal and state budgets. Samantha McCulloch, Australian Energy Producers’ Chief Executive, commented:“Australia’s oil and gas fiscal regime is designed to deliver strong returns to the community, and this analysis shows it does exactly that, especially when prices are high.As global energy markets tighten and commodity prices increase, the benefit flows directly to Australian governments through higher company tax, royalties and PRRT receipts. “The analysis shows the PRRT would deliver the largest uplift in tax revenue, with a 70 per cent increase in oil prices almost trebling receipts from $13.5 billion to $38.9 billion over five years.” This content is available after accepting the cookies. New gas supply key to staving off shortfalls looming on Australia’s energy horizon According to Australian Energy Producers, the analysis compares a sustained oil price of around $120 per barrel with a typical long-term assumption of $70 per barrel, showing government revenues increase as commodity prices rise. McCulloch added:“Australia’s oil and gas industry is making a substantial contribution to government revenues, while continuing to deliver reliable energy at home and supporting energy security across our region. “Domestic gas prices remain stable and well below international levels, and our LNG exports are helping secure supply chains for critical fuels into Australia from key regional partners.” Australian Energy Producers’ Chief Executive points out that the report’s findings come at a time when global energy market disruptions have underscored the importance of the country’s oil and gas industry to domestic supply and regional energy security. McCulloch highlighted:“Assertions that the industry is not paying its fair share, or that the tax system does not respond to higher prices, are demonstrably wrong.In contrast, higher taxes will make Australia uninvestable for new oil and gas projects, putting our future energy security at risk.” In the Australian Energy Producers’ view, Australia’s oil and gas industry is already the country’s second-largest corporate taxpayer, contributing $21.9 billion in taxes and royalties last financial year. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Dublin, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The"South Korea Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 100+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q1 2026 Update"report has been added toResearchAndMarkets.com'soffering.The cement market in South Korea is expected to grow by 6.6% on annual basis to reach KRW 5,601,365.2 billion in 2026. The cement market in the country recorded strong growth during 2021-2025, achieving a CAGR of 5.2%. Growth momentum is expected to remain positive, with the market projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.8% during 2026-2030. By the end of 2030, the cement market is projected to expand from its 2025 value of KRW 5,253,472.0 billion to approximately KRW 7,283,201.7 billion. Recast cement as a "utilisation-calibrated" industry rather than a cyclical rebound story: Over the past twelve months, commentary from the Korea Cement Association and disclosures by major producers such as Ssangyong C&E and Hanil Cement have emphasised production alignment and cost discipline instead of new kiln additions. Public communications reflect maintenance planning, efficiency upgrades, and dispatch calibration as the central operating priorities. The sector narrative has shifted toward preserving utilisation balance under moderated construction activity. Anchor demand stability in infrastructure maintenance and regional development programs: Recent policy communications from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport highlight continued rail upgrades, the expansion of logistics corridors, and the rehabilitation of public facilities. In parallel, construction updates indicate a more cautious private housing cycle. Infrastructure execution, therefore, functions as the structural base of cement demand, while residential activity adjusts more gradually. Integrate emissions governance into core plant strategy: The Ministry of Environment has strengthened oversight of industrial emissions and carbon-accountability frameworks over the last year. Producers have reflected this direction in sustainability updates, alternative fuel expansion, and blended cement positioning. Environmental compliance is now embedded in daily operational decision-making rather than treated as a parallel initiative. Highlight Key Trends & Developments Build Strategic Partnerships to Stabilise Industry Structure Identify Core Growth Drivers Forecast Future Trends For more information about this report visithttps://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/5zfmeu About ResearchAndMarkets.comResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

Dublin, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The"Mexico Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 100+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q1 2026 Update"report has been added toResearchAndMarkets.com'soffering.The cement market in Mexico is expected to grow by 3.6% on annual basis to reach MXN 216.39 trillion in 2026.The cement market in the country recorded strong growth during 2021-2025, achieving a CAGR of 4.0%. Growth momentum is expected to remain positive, with the market projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2026-2030. By the end of 2030, the cement market is projected to expand from its 2025 value of MXN 208.81 trillion to approximately MXN 259.48 trillion. Reposition cement as an "infrastructure-anchored" industry rather than a housing-led cycle: Over the past 12 months, commentary from Camara Nacional del Cemento (CANACEM) and reporting in El Economista reflect a market where demand visibility is increasingly tied to transport corridors, logistics hubs, and public works execution rather than purely residential construction momentum. Major producers such as Cemex have emphasized infrastructure and industrial segments in recent investor communications, highlighting diversification away from single-segment exposure. The industry narrative is therefore shifting from short-term cyclical housing swings toward structurally supported infrastructure demand. Anchor stability in nearshoring-linked industrial development: Industrial Park expansion, logistics platform construction, and new export-oriented manufacturing facilities have continued to scale across northern and central Mexico. Growth has been most pronounced in established manufacturing corridors and border regions benefiting from supply-chain realignment within North America. Cement producers are recalibrating regional supply networks to better serve these industrial clusters. Dispatch flows are increasingly aligned with the location of new factories, distribution centers, and assembly plants rather than being broadly distributed across residential markets. Industrial construction is therefore functioning as a structural demand anchor demonstrating greater consistency and lower volatility compared with speculative real estate cycles. Embed environmental compliance into operational planning: Environmental enforcement has strengthened at both federal and state levels. Public updates from Mexican environmental authorities and sustainability disclosures from leading producers indicate a more structured approach to emissions monitoring, waste co-processing, and fuel substitution. Compliance readiness is no longer treated as a reactive measure; it is integrated into production scheduling and capital planning. Highlight Key Trends & Developments Build Strategic Partnerships to Reinforce Stability Identify Core Growth Drivers Forecast Future Trends For more information about this report visithttps://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/my1fyi About ResearchAndMarkets.comResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

Dublin, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The"Vietnam Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 100+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q1 2026 Update"report has been added toResearchAndMarkets.com'soffering.The cement market in Vietnam is expected to grow by 10.2% on annual basis to reach VND 86,021,785.3 billion in 2026.The cement market in the country recorded strong growth during 2021-2025, achieving a CAGR of 10.7%. Growth momentum is expected to remain positive, with the market projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.8% during 2026-2030. By the end of 2030, the cement market is projected to expand from its 2025 value of VND 78,043,600.0 billion to approximately VND 125,094,953.5 billion.Key Insights Reframe Outlook for Vietnam's Cement Industry Highlight Key Trends & Developments Build Strategic Partnerships to Stabilise Industry Structure Identify Core Growth Drivers Forecast Future Trends For more information about this report visithttps://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/2squmg About ResearchAndMarkets.comResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

Dublin, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The"Turkey Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 100+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q1 2026 Update"report has been added toResearchAndMarkets.com'soffering.The cement market in Turkey is expected to grow by 13.0% on annual basis to reach TRY 423.01 trillion in 2026.The cement market in the country recorded strong growth during 2021-2025, achieving a CAGR of 26.5%. Growth momentum is expected to remain positive, with the market projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.7% during 2026-2030. By the end of 2030, the cement market is projected to expand from its 2025 value of TRY 374.25 trillion to approximately TRY 612.44 trillion.Key Insights Frame Outlook for Turkiye's Cement Industry Highlight Key Trends & Developments Build Strategic Partnerships to Stabilise Industry Structure Identify Core Growth Drivers Forecast Future Trends For more information about this report visithttps://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/z4m3tl About ResearchAndMarkets.comResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

DNV has been selected as the independent certifier for Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), the UK’s first offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, and will verify that the project’s construction and operation comply with the carbon dioxide transport and storage licence (CO2 T&S license) granted by the UK’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Developed some 75 kilometers east of Flamborough Head, theNorthern Endurance Partnership (NEP) projectwill comprise an onshore CO2 gathering network, compression facilities and a 145-kilometer offshore pipeline connected to subsea injection facilities in the Endurance saline aquifer located around 1,000 meters below the North Sea seabed. The independent certifier function is a new regulatory requirement for the UK’s CCS sector, providing objective, evidence‑based assurance that nationally significant CO2 transport and storage infrastructure meets its license obligations before entering operation, DNV said. Selected by NEP, the joint venture partnership between BP, Equinor and TotalEnergies, with approval from Ofgem, DNV’s scope covers the full transport chain, from receipt of CO2 at the compression facility, through conditioning to dense phase, to the offshore pipeline and injection system. The certification process will establish the documented evidence required to demonstrate compliance and support a safe transition from construction to operation, the company said. “Independent certification provides regulators and project partners with confidence that complex CO2 transport infrastructure has been delivered in accordance with its licence requirements,” saidHari Vamadevan, Senior Vice President and Regional Director for the UK & Ireland, Energy Systems at DNV. “For NEP, this means verifying design integrity, construction quality and commissioning readiness, so that when CO2 first flows, the system performs as intended. Our role is to provide objective, evidence-based assurance grounded in decades of North Sea verification experience and technical expertise in CO2 pipeline integrity and risk management.” DNVwas also appointed in August 2025under three-year contracts to deliver site inspection, quality assurance and quality control services for NEP and theNet Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power)project, covering the inspection of equipment and materials. The NEP infrastructure will initially serve the Teesside-based East Coast Cluster (ECC) carbon capture projects – NZT Power, H2Teesside and Teesside Hydrogen CO2 Capture – that were selected for first connection to NEP by DESNZ in March 2023 as part of the UK’s cluster sequencing process for carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS). Storage at the site is expected to start in 2028, making it the first operational CCS project in the UK. The initial phase is expected to see up to 100 million tons of CO2 stored in the Endurance aquifer over a 25-year period. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!