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OMNI Features｜North Sea oil and Gas Firm Petrofac Files for Administration
Oct. 27 2025
OMNI Features｜North Sea oil and Gas Firm Petrofac Files for Administration
Energy services group Petrofac has filed for administration, a move affecting its holding company but not its core North Sea operations. The decision follows the collapse of a financial restructuring plan after Dutch grid operator TenneT terminated a major offshore wind contract.
OMNI Features｜South Korea Would Accept a Trump-Kim Deal to Freeze Nuclear Programme, President Tells BBC
Sep. 22 2025
OMNI Features｜South Korea Would Accept a Trump-Kim Deal to Freeze Nuclear Programme, President Tells BBC
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told the BBC he would accept a potential deal between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un that freezes North Korea's nuclear weapons production, describing it as a "feasible, realistic alternative" to full denuclearisation.
Taiwan's First Landmark Book on VPPs "Virtual Power Plants: Comparison of Market-Driven and Government-Led Mechanisms" Now Available
Sep. 13 2025
Taiwan's First Landmark Book on VPPs "Virtual Power Plants: Comparison of Market-Driven and Government-Led Mechanisms" Now Available
As the global community accelerates toward energy transition and net-zero carbon targets, Taiwan welcomes the publication of its first dedicated volume on Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). Published under the Taiwan Alliance for Energy Digital Transformation (TAEDT), this pioneering book provides a comprehensive comparison of VPP models in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. It explores the strengths and constraints of both market-driven and government-led frameworks, offering critical insights for shaping Taiwan's future energy strategy.
OMNI Features｜UK-Brazil Team Unveils Snake-Like Robot for Offshore Wind Farms Inspections
Sep. 03 2025
OMNI Features｜UK-Brazil Team Unveils Snake-Like Robot for Offshore Wind Farms Inspections
A joint team from the U.K.'s National Robotarium and Brazil's Senai Cimatec has developed a flexible underwater robot designed to transform offshore wind farms inspections. The one-meter-long, tentacle-like device uses a soft backbone and tendon-like cables to maneuver around complex subsea structures, offering a safer and more precise alternative to traditional rigid systems.
OMNI Features｜U.S. Halts Ørsted's Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project over Security Concerns
Aug. 25 2025
OMNI Features｜U.S. Halts Ørsted's Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project over Security Concerns
The U.S. government has ordered Ørsted, the Danish energy company, to suspend work on its offshore wind project, Revolution Wind, citing national security concerns.
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MOEA Industrial Development Administration Director-General transition, strengthening industry resilience through four key pillars
Apr. 10 2025
MOEA Industrial Development Administration Director-General transition, strengthening industry resilience through four key pillars
The Industrial Development Administration(IDA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs(MOEA) held a Director-General leadership transition ceremony on the 26th of March, with Deputy Minister of MOEA, Cynthia Kiang, overseeing the handover. The position of Director-General of the IDA was passed to Chyou-Huey Chiou, the current Director-General of the Department of Industrial Technology of the MOEA. Director-General Chiou has been involved with the IDA's predecessor, the Industrial Development Bureau, and has participated in numerous major industrial transformations in Taiwan. His experience spans across manufacturing automation, electronics, information services, and key fields such as semiconductors and smart electric vehicles. He is entrusted with the responsibility of advancing Taiwan's industrial development.
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OMNI Features｜Global Offshore Wind to Rebound in 2025．'World's First' Biomethanol-Powered CTV Delivered to N-O-S, Chartered by Vestas．Macquarie Halts Offshore Wind Company Sale Due to Lack of Interest
Apr. 09 2025
OMNI Features｜Global Offshore Wind to Rebound in 2025．'World's First' Biomethanol-Powered CTV Delivered to N-O-S, Chartered by Vestas．Macquarie Halts Offshore Wind Company Sale Due to Lack of Interest
According to Rystad Energy, the global offshore wind industry is expected to add 19 GW to its capacity in 2025, recovering from a slowdown the previous year’s 8 GW--2 GW lower than the year prior.
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e-FORMULA's Bohol Island Net Zero Transformation Project Clinches Best System Output Award at 2025 Kaohsiung Smart City Exhibition
Apr. 07 2025
e-FORMULA's Bohol Island Net Zero Transformation Project Clinches Best System Output Award at 2025 Kaohsiung Smart City Exhibition
At the 2025 Net Zero Cities2 and Smart Cities Exhibition, held on March 18, Taiwan's dual-city interactive showcase between Taipei and Kaohsiung highlighted the nation's smart urbanization and low-carbon achievements. e-FORMULA, leveraging its groundbreaking Bohol Island Net Zero Transformation Project, earned the Best System Output Award at the Kaohsiung event—demonstrating its exceptional prowess in smart energy management and international green energy transformation.
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Myanmar Earthquake Response: MSF Launches Secondary Healthcare Support and Emergency Mental Health Training Initiative
Apr. 05 2025
Myanmar Earthquake Response: MSF Launches Secondary Healthcare Support and Emergency Mental Health Training Initiative
Following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) deployed an assessment team that observed significant damage to the country's overall healthcare system, with secondary care facilities being particularly affected. Adrian Guadarrama, MSF's Program Manager in Myanmar, stated, "The healthcare system has been severely impacted at multiple levels, with secondary care being particularly affected, which is hospitals. MSF teams are prioritizing efforts to provide immediate relief by strengthening secondary healthcare services."
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MOENV Launched "Net-Zero Green-Collar Talent Training Program" Started in April
Apr. 01 2025
MOENV Launched "Net-Zero Green-Collar Talent Training Program" Started in April
To accelerate the cultivation of such professionals, the National Environmental Research Institute (NERA) of the Ministry of the Environment(MOENV), in collaboration with 28 universities nationwide, has established the "Net-Zero Green-Collar Talent Training Alliance" and launched a 48-hour "Net-Zero Green-Collar Talent Training Program." The course fee is NT$12,000, with discounts available for students under 30 and those from low-income households. The goal is to quickly address the shortage of green-collar talent through the dual-track approach of policy and educational resources.
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OMNI Features｜JERA Nex bp unveil the leadership team．Renewable energy exports to Singapore via Enegem based on excess supply．Europe's Next Wave of Clean Energy Innovation: Offshore Solar
Apr. 01 2025
OMNI Features｜JERA Nex bp unveil the leadership team．Renewable energy exports to Singapore via Enegem based on excess supply．Europe's Next Wave of Clean Energy Innovation: Offshore Solar
JERA Co., Inc. and bp have recently revealed the leadership team of their offshore wind joint venture, JERA Nex bp. Nathalie Oosterlinck, currently CEO of JERA Nex, will assume the role of CEO of JERA Nex bp. She will be supported by an executive team drawn from both parent companies. Erin Eisenberg, currently vice president of finance for low-carbon energy at bp, will serve as chief financial officer. Richard Sandford, formerly senior vice president for offshore wind at bp, will take on the role of chief development officer. Zlati Christov, currently chief investment officer at JERA Nex, will retain the same position within the joint venture. Eric Antoons, co-CEO of Parkwind, will become chief operating officer, while Alfonso Montero Lopez, vice president of offshore wind engineering at bp, will be appointed chief technical officer.
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Baseload Power Taiwan supports charity run to promote low-carbon tourism and indigenous culture
Mar. 31 2025
Baseload Power Taiwan supports charity run to promote low-carbon tourism and indigenous culture
After last year's earthquake and Typhoon disrupted local tourism and agriculture, Wanrung town, Hualien county, in Taiwan continues to face challenges. To help revitalize the local economy, the Charity Run brings together the Hualien County Government, County Council, Wanrung Township Office, and Silin Community Development Association to promote low-carbon tourism and indigenous agriculture with the support of Baseload Power Taiwan.
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Chang Hwa Bank Celebrates 120 Years with a Bold Net-Zero Transformation Debut at the 2050 Net-Zero City Exhibition
Mar. 31 2025
Chang Hwa Bank Celebrates 120 Years with a Bold Net-Zero Transformation Debut at the 2050 Net-Zero City Exhibition
Chang Hwa Bank is proactively aligning with the nation’s 2050 net-zero emissions target by participating for the first time in the 3rd 2050 Net-Zero City Exhibition. Co-hosted by the National Development Council and the Taipei Computer Association, the event was held from March 18 to 21 at the Nangang Exhibition Center (Hall 2, 4th floor). During the opening ceremony, Deputy General Manager Tina Teng led the bank’s environmental sustainability team to showcase its substantial achievements and unwavering commitment to a net-zero future.
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OMNI Features｜Vattenfall Reaches Final Investment Decision to Build Nordlicht 1 & 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany．Marubeni Acquires 25.1 % Stake in Windward Offshore．Vietnam Released Decree Setting on the Requirements of Domestic and Foreign Investors
Mar. 31 2025
OMNI Features｜Vattenfall Reaches Final Investment Decision to Build Nordlicht 1 & 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany．Marubeni Acquires 25.1 % Stake in Windward Offshore．Vietnam Released Decree Setting on the Requirements of Domestic and Foreign Investors
Vattenfall has made the final investment decision on the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. FID for Nordlicht 2 is on a conditional basis. The construction scheduled to begin in 2026. Located 85 kilometres in the German North Sea, the installed capacity of Nordlicht 1 is 980 MW, which is set to become the largest offshore wind project in Germany.
