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CGG, Baker Hughes Sign MOU for CCS Projects

The memorandum of understanding between CGG and Baker Hughes will bring the companies’ complimentary skillsets together to explore carbon capture and sequestration solutions.

Equinor Acquires Stake in Standard Lithium Smackover Projects

Equinor’s transaction, completed effective May 7, includes interests in Standard Lithium’s flagship South West Arkansas Project and East Texas properties.

Ørsted Exec: Offshore Wind Picking Up Speed, Despite Challenges

The offshore wind sector is regaining momentum in the U.S., with 250 turbines coming in the next three years compared to seven a year ago, said Troy Patton, head of program execution for Ørsted Americas.

Renewable Energy Producers Prep for More Demand from Big Tech

Dominion Energy expects to connect 15 more data centers this year.

TGS Starts Up Multiclient Wind, Metaocean North Sea Campaign

TGS is utilizing two laser imaging and ranging buoys to receive detailed wind measurements and metaocean data, with the goal of supporting decision-making in wind lease rounds in the German Bright.

OTC: Will More Electrical Demand Bring Energy Debate Back to Reality?

Energy experts, including Scott Tinker, touted the importance of discussing the environmental and economic impacts of moving energy forward at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference.

IBAT, US Mag Partner to Advance Modular Direct Lithium Extraction Plant

Full commissioning and startup of the commercial modular direct lithium extraction plant being developed by US Magnesium and International Battery Metals is expected within three months, the companies said May 6.

Utility, Clean Energy Company Allete to Go Private in $6.2B Deal

The Minnesota-based utility said on May 6 it agreed to be acquired by a partnership led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners.

Tallgrass Declares Open Season for CO2 Transport Pipeline

Tallgrass Energy’s Trailblazer project, originally a natural gas pipeline, would move greenhouse gas from Nebraska and Colorado and store it in geological formations in Wyoming.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of May 3, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a 10.5-gigawatt power purchase agreement between Brookfield and Microsoft.