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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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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.
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Shinfox Natural Gas Delivers Emergency Supply to Prevent Power Disruptions for Major Technology Companies
Oct. 23 2025
Shinfox Natural Gas Delivers Emergency Supply to Prevent Power Disruptions for Major Technology Companies
To ensure uninterrupted gas supply for major tech manufacturers during pipeline maintenance or unexpected disruptions, Shinfox Energy (TWSE: 6806) subsidiary Shinfox Natural Gas provides temporary LNG supply services via its own tanker trucks. This flexible land-transport solution enables emergency LNG deliveries, helping clients maintain continuous operations. The service has positioned Shinfox Natural Gas as a trusted partner for temporary and project-based emergency gas supply solutions for large-scale customers.
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EU Innovation Week 2025 Showcases Drone Technology and Export Opportunities Strengthening Taiwan–EU Industrial Cooperation
Oct. 23 2025
EU Innovation Week 2025 Showcases Drone Technology and Export Opportunities Strengthening Taiwan–EU Industrial Cooperation
Following the September signing of a four-party MOU between the Asia UAV AI Innovation Application R&D Center, Asia UAV Innovation Industrial Alliance, TÜV Rheinland, and STMicroelectronics, the 2025 EU–Taiwan Forum on Environment and Science: Drone Technology & Export took place on October 22 at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC).
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PML Welcomes UK-First Policy Expanding Water Space for Unmanned Marine Systems
Oct. 20 2025
PML Welcomes UK-First Policy Expanding Water Space for Unmanned Marine Systems
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has welcomed the announcement by the King's Harbour Master (KHM) Plymouth establishing the UK's first comprehensive framework of designated operating and trials areas specifically for Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS), significantly expanding the water space available for autonomous vessel operations.
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EDF power solutions signs its first CPPA in Taiwan Bolstering its offshore wind project Wei Lan Hai Changhua
Oct. 17 2025
EDF power solutions signs its first CPPA in Taiwan Bolstering its offshore wind project Wei Lan Hai Changhua
Wei Lan Hai Changhua Offshore Wind Project (WLHC), where EDF power solutions is the majority shareholder, becomes the first to sign a 30-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Taiwan Smart Electricity & Energy Co. Ltd. (TSEE), the newly established government-backed electricity aggregator in Taiwan.
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New Milestone in Taiwan's Renewable Energy Procurement as TSEE and EDF Power Solutions Conclude CPPA
Oct. 16 2025
New Milestone in Taiwan's Renewable Energy Procurement as TSEE and EDF Power Solutions Conclude CPPA
Taiwan Smart Electricity & Energy Co., Ltd (TSEE) announced today (October 16) that it has officially signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with EDF Power Solutions, the energy arm of EDF power solutions (EDF), for the Wei Lan Hai Changhua Offshore Wind Project in Changhua. Through this long-term green power partnership, the two parties aim to advance the sustainable growth of Taiwan's offshore wind market and set a new benchmark for corporate renewable energy procurement.
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Ørsted Taiwan Highlights Offshore Wind at 2025 Energy Taiwan Driving Taiwan's Sustainable Future
Oct. 15 2025
Ørsted Taiwan Highlights Offshore Wind at 2025 Energy Taiwan Driving Taiwan's Sustainable Future
Ørsted will participate in the 2025 Energy Taiwan from October 29 to 31, under the theme "Offshore Wind Moves Forward! Powering Taiwan's Sustainable Future." The company will host a summit forum and a series of thematic sessions focusing on energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, sustainable investment, and ecological coexistence, showcasing how offshore wind, amid the rise of AI and the net-zero transition, continues to create lasting value for Taiwan's society, economy, and environment.
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Taiwan–Japan Collaboration Boosts Net-Zero Momentum as CCS International Forum Concludes Successfully
Oct. 08 2025
Taiwan–Japan Collaboration Boosts Net-Zero Momentum as CCS International Forum Concludes Successfully
To accelerate Taiwan's transition toward net zero, the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) today (Oct. 8) hosted the "Net-Zero Enabler—Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) International Conference", bringing together experts from industry, government, and academia in Taiwan and Japan. The forum facilitated in-depth discussions on national CCS strategies, emerging technologies, and public engagement, with the goal of charting Taiwan's path toward carbon storage development and driving progress toward the 2050 net-zero emission target.
