Offshore

The Saildrone’s mission track went around the Farallon Islands off California, recording the location and density of the bats it recorded. Bat Conservation International graphic.

Saildrone tests tracking technology for bats and offshore wind

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The Bureau of Offshore Energy Management released its draft plan for four new wind energy areas in the Gulf of Mexico. BOEM graphic.

BOEM finalizes next Gulf of Mexico wind energy areas

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With an estimated population of fewer than 100 individuals, scientists were lucky to sight Rice's whales during a summer 2023 vessel survey in the Gulf of Mexico. NOAA Fisheries photo/ Felipe Triana (Permit #21938).

NOAA denies activists’ call for Rice’s whale speed limits

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New York tries again on offshore wind

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WorkBoat file photo

US offshore rig count up two

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The Ocean Wind turbine array off Atlantic City, N.J. would send power ashore through two export cables, to the former BL England coal generation plant in Cape May County and north to the former Oyster Creek nuclear generating station in Ocean County. Ørst

New Jersey county challenges Ørsted’s wind project

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Partners Equinor and BP had sought a 54% increase in New York power purchase prices for energy from their planned Empire Wind and Beacon Wind projects. Equinor image.

New York rejects wind developers’ call for higher power prices

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BOEM is holding two public meetings to get feedback on the potential impacts of oil and gas activities on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). NOAA photo

BOEM to hold public meetings to discuss Gulf oil and gas activities

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offshore-platforms-boem — Offshore platforms. BOEM photo.

BOEM to publish updated Gulf lease sale notice tomorrow

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While underway, Thetis seized approximately $70 million worth of illegal narcotics over the course of two counterdrug operations. U.S. Coast Guard photo

US Coast Guard cutter nabs $70 million in illegal drugs

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The E-Fireball works on types A, B, and C fires, activating when exposed to flames. The extingusher weighs 2.86 pounds, and its polystyrene shell contains a dry chemical that is both non-toxic and eco-friendly. Robin Coles photo.

Fire safety and wind turbines

Another New Jersey survey shows sharp plunge in support for offshore wind

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offshore-platforms-boem — Offshore platforms. BOEM photo.

BOEM postpones Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale

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