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London, April 17, 2025 (Oilandgaspress) –- In accordance with a halt work order issued by the US government, Empire Offshore Wind LLC (Empire) will safely halt the offshore construction in waters of the outer continental shelf for the Empire Wind project.
On 16 April, Empire received notice from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), ordering Empire to halt all activities on the outer continental shelf until BOEM has completed its review.
Empire is engaging with relevant authorities to clarify this matter and is considering its legal remedies, including appealing the order. The federal lease for Empire Wind was signed with the US Administration in 2017. Empire Wind 1 has validly secured all necessary federal and state permits and is currently under construction. The project is being developed under contract with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to provide an important new source of electricity for the State of New York. The construction phase has put more than 1,500 people to work in the US. Empire wind 1 has the potential to power 500,000 New York homes.
Empire is complying with the order affecting project activities for Empire Wind. Upon receipt of the order, immediate steps were taken by Empire and its contractors to initiate suspension of relevant marine activities, ensuring the safety of workers and the environment.
Empire Wind has per 31 March 2025 a gross book value of around USD 2.5 billion, including South Brooklyn Marine Terminal.
Equinor’s ownership to Empire is held through the Equinor Wind US LLC.
Total amount drawn under the project finance term loan facility per 31 March 2025 was around USD 1.5 billion. Empire is in the process of ascertaining the impact on the project and project financing. Read More
Bentley Motors unveils Batur Convertible
The Batur Convertible, the third coachbuilt Bentley of the modern era, has made its global debut at an exclusive event held in Bab Al Shams in Dubai, UAE.
With only 16 individually numbered cars being produced, the Batur Convertible is a true collector’s piece. Each will feature the most potent iteration of Bentley’s iconic W12 engine, a 750 PS, hand-assembled 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged masterpiece set to end production this summer, making this one of the last Bentleys to ever house this legendary powertrain. Beyond its extraordinary performance, the Batur Convertible offers limitless personalisation, with every detail tailored to reflect the vision and individuality of its owner.
Design details
The exterior of the Batur Convertible Engineering Car, currently in Dubai, is another demonstration of the art of the possible with the Mulliner Bespoke Studio. It is a showcase of dynamic colour transitions and high-performance materials, brought to life through its Midnight Emerald exterior paint and High Gloss Carbon Fibre finishes. At the front, the grille stands out with a bold Satin Dark Titanium finish throughout, with the exception of the grille matrix, where a Gloss Mandarin to Gloss Beluga fade creates a striking visual transition.
At the heart of this bold exterior is the distinctive Batur Racing Stripe, finished in Gloss Porpoise and flanked with Gloss Mandarin outer stripes, both hide-matched to the interior leather, creating a seamless visual connection between the exterior and the cabin. Read Related News
Woodside has signed LNG sale and purchase agreements with Uniper for the supply of 1.0 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) from Louisiana LNG LLC and up to 1.0 Mtpa from its global portfolio (Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pty. Ltd.), demonstrating ongoing strong demand for LNG globally. Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said these agreements represent another important milestone to move Louisiana LNG towards a final investment decision. Louisiana LNG LLC will supply 1.0 Mtpa of LNG on a free-on-board basis for up to thirteen years from the commercial operations date (COD) of Louisiana LNG. In addition, Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pty. Ltd. will supply up to 1.0 Mtpa of LNG on a delivered ex-ship basis from Woodside’s global portfolio into Europe commencing with Louisiana LNG’s COD over a term until 2039. The sale and purchase agreements are subject to Woodside’s final investment decision on the three train 16.5 Mtpa foundation development of Louisiana LNG.. Read Related News
Tata Motors has achieved a significant milestone in FY25 by filing 250 patents and 148 design applications — it’s highest-ever in a single year. These filings encompass a broad spectrum of product and process innovations, aligning with key automotive megatrends such as Connectivity, Electrification, Sustainability, and Safety (CESS), as well as emerging technologies like Hydrogen-Based Vehicles and Fuel Cells. Additionally, they cover various vehicle systems, including battery, powertrain, body and trim, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and emission control. The company also filed 81 copyright applications and secured 68 patent grants during the year, bringing its total granted patents to 918.
Pioneering the Future of Mobility, Tata Motors continues to set the benchmark in automotive innovation with its cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions. The record-breaking number of patents and design applications filed in FY25 underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to enhancing vehicle performance and safety. This proactive approach not only addresses future mobility challenges but also aligns with Tata Motors’ vision of creating a smarter, greener, and more connected world. These pioneering efforts have solidified Tata Motors’ position as a global leader in automotive innovation. In recognition of its excellence in intellectual property rights (IPR), Tata Motors received five prestigious accolades and honors in FY25, both in India & abroad. Read Related News
Stellantis to Announce First Quarter 2025 Shipments and Revenues on April 30
Stellantis N.V. announced today that its First Quarter 2025 Shipments and Revenues will be released on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
100,000th Alfa Romeo Tonale produced at Pomigliano d’Arco plant
With 100,000 units produced, the Tonale is now confirmed as a global ambassador for Alfa Romeo, combining innovation, Italian style, and electrified sportiness. The model that celebrates this major milestone is a Sprint version in Rosso Alfa, made at the Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d’Arco, an outstanding example of Made in Italy industry. With the Tonale, Alfa Romeo has managed to combine tradition and innovation, receiving prestigious awards for design, technology, quality, and sustainability. With 100,000 units produced, the Tonale is now confirmed as a global ambassador for Alfa Romeo, combining innovation, Italian style, and electrified sportiness. The model that celebrates this major milestone is a Sprint version in Rosso Alfa, made at the Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d’Arco, an outstanding example of Made in Italy industry. With the Tonale, Alfa Romeo has managed to combine tradition and innovation, receiving prestigious awards for design, technology, quality, and sustainability.
Launch of the Official Team Peugeot TotalEnergies Kit
Peugeot Sport and Kappa unveil the official Team Peugeot TotalEnergies kit, worn by all team members. Designed to combine sport, technology, and style, this exclusive range of technical gear meets the demands of every member of Team Peugeot TotalEnergies, from drivers and engineers to mechanics.
Free2move enhances electromobility in Amsterdam by incorporating the Opel Mokka Electric into its car sharing fleet
Free2move enhances electromobility in Amsterdam by incorporating the Opel Mokka Electric into its car sharing fleet New addition strengthens Free2move’s 100% electric fleet in the Dutch capital All Opel Mokka electric are now available via the Free2move app including access to benefits of digital charging Expansion underscores Free2move’s commitment to sustainable urban mobility across Europe
Alfa Romeo presents dedicated logo to celebrate its 115-year history
Alfa Romeo presents the logo to celebrate its 115th anniversary, as a tribute to its legendary history.
The launch of the new logo coincides with two key events in Alfa Romeo’s history: the historic victory at the 1930 Mille Miglia with Tazio Nuvolari and the debut of the Quadrifoglio at the 1923 Targa Florio. The year 2025 is also one to celebrate other significant moments, including the centenary of the GP Tipo P2’s victory in the first World Motor Championship, the 75th anniversary of the 1900 and having taken the first world title in Formula 1, the 1955 debut of the Giulietta Berlina, the 1965 debut of the Giulia Sprint GTA, the 1975 victory of the 33 TT 12 in the World Championship for Makes and the 1985 arrival of the Alfa 75.
The celebratory logo will be the leading light in events, rallies and merchandising. The more than 250 Alfa Romeo clubs around the world will have free rein to use it to celebrate 115 years of passion.
Mercedes-Benz delights G-Class enthusiasts with a highly exclusive and strictly limited small series. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s fulfils the unprecedented demand created by the 500,000th version of the G-Class when it rolled off the production line in 2023. With a stunning blend of historic colours, exclusive design elements and equipment details from the legendary 280 GE, it captures the magic of the off-road legend’s origins. It is a tribute to the first G-Class model series W 460, which captured people’s hearts in the 1980s with its unique combination of superior on- and off-road capability – and laid the foundations for the unrivalled success story and cult status of the “Geländewagen” icon. The G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s is limited to 460 units. This makes it a hugely desirable collector’s item for G-Class enthusiasts – an exclusive model for exclusive moments. Read Related News
Porsche Engineering makes ADAS validation scalable: Using the in-house development ComBox App in combination with Peregrine.ai’s object detection could enable every test vehicle to contribute to the validation of traffic sign recognition in the future. For the validation of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) driving functions, developers need as much measurement data as possible from test drives—because this is the only way to ensure that the system has encountered many edge cases such as construction sites or rare traffic signs. But the measuring equipment for this is expensive, therefore making it cost-intensive to scale for large vehicle fleets. Validation is also generally associated with a large amount of work, as the example of traffic sign recognition shows: A developer in the passenger seat compares whether the ADAS system has correctly recognized a traffic sign during road tests.In the event of an error, they note the discrepancy manually. In addition, the corresponding measurement data from the vehicle is recorded on a hard drive. Porsche Engineering aims to reduce the manual work effort required for the validation of ADAS functions. To do so, it is employing smartphones equipped with software for traffic sign recognition from the Berlin-based start-up Peregrine.ai. While Porsche Engineering provides the interface to a data logger, the connection unit, and the camera hardware, Peregrine.ai integrates its AIpowered object detection. The idea behind it is that with each new traffic sign, the smartphone compares whether the vehicle and Peregrine.ai’s object detection provide the same result.
If there are discrepancies, the smartphone photographs the traffic sign and instructs the data logger to record the corresponding measurement data from the vehicle. Thanks to the ComBox App, Porsche Engineering can receive data from in-vehicle systems—the recorded measurement data can be loaded into the cloud and compared, which helps the ADAS engineers optimize the functions. The new method therefore not only eliminates the high manual work effort involved in the detection and description of the errors, but also enables the optimization of traffic sign recognition to be carried out cost-effectively by a larger number of test vehicles. Read Related News
The Porsche 911 GT3 is the fastest production car with a manual transmission on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister beat the previous record, held by a competitor with a significantly more powerful engine, by more than 9.5 seconds. Due to extensive further development of all performance-relevant components, the manual 911 GT3 with Weissach package was even 3.633 seconds faster than the predecessor model (992.1) with Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK).
“More and more 911 GT3 customers are opting for the six-speed manual transmission. And more and more often we are asked by these customers how fast a 911 GT3 with manual transmission would be on the Nordschleife,” says Andreas Preuninger, Director GT Model Line. “We have now answered this question and – although we know that the variant with PDK is significantly faster – we drove our official lap time with a manual six-speed gearbox. Even without the automated, super-fast and precise gearshifts of the PDK, and with a conventional instead of electronically controlled limited-slip differential, the new 911 GT3 shaved around 3.6 seconds off the time of its predecessor with PDK.” Read Related News
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