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  1. Chris Lemons

    The Last Breath: Commercial Diving Accident Turned Miracle

    Wednesday, 3 Jun 2026 | by Tina Olivero Today at the Energy NL Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, attendees heard from one of the most remarkable figures in offshore energy and commercial diving: Chris Lemons. If...
  2. Offshore oil platform, hydroelectric dam, and wind turbines representing Newfoundland and Labrador’s integrated energy future

    From Oil to Opportunity: How Newfoundland and Labrador Can Lead the Next Energy Era

    Thursday, 26 Mar 2026 | by Tina Olivero For decades, Newfoundland and Labrador has been defined by energy. Not in theory, but in practice. Offshore oil built industries, created jobs, and positioned the province as a serious contributor...
  3. Floating dry dock at Bull Arm in Newfoundland and Labrador supporting Canada’s growing marine industry and ship repair capabilities

    Bull Arm: Canada’s $200M Move That Could Reshape the Economy

    Tuesday, 24 Mar 2026 | by Tina Olivero Canada’s $200 million investment in a floating dry dock at Bull Arm is not just a marine infrastructure project. It is a signal that the country is entering a new […]
  4. Drones planting biodegradable seed pods over a partially reforested landscape with sunlight filtering through trees, illustrating real-world forest restoration technology.

    Tree-Planting Drones: The Future of Restoring Forests

    Wednesday, 4 Mar 2026 | by Tina Olivero Imagine a future where forests can grow back faster than before — not just by people planting one tree at a time, but with swarms of flying robots helping nature […]
  5. Modern city skyline powered by renewable energy with rooftop solar panels, distant wind turbines, and electric vehicle charging stations.

    The Top 10 Energy Innovations Changing the World Right Now — What the Next 5 Years Could Look Like

    Tuesday, 24 Feb 2026 | by Tina Olivero The global energy transition is no longer a “someday” story. It’s an engineering, manufacturing, and deployment story—happening right now—driven by a mix of breakthroughs (new physics and...
  6. Offshore Wind: Understanding Negative vs. Contract for Difference Bidding, between Germany & Netherlands

    Monday, 1 Jul 2024 | by Tina Olivero Germany and the Netherlands have recently announced the results of their latest offshore wind auctions, collectively awarding a total capacity of 6.5 GW. This significant development marks a positive...
  7. world's leading renewable energy projects

    How much POWER (MW), do the world’s greatest renewable energy projects have?

    Thursday, 9 Mar 2023 | by Tina Olivero In today’s world, electricity has become an essential aspect of our daily lives. From powering our homes to fuelling our industries, it is crucial to understand the basics of electricity....
  8. StormGeo: Expands with Bunker Procurement Optimization

    Monday, 8 Aug 2022 | by Tina Olivero Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire BunkerMetric, a Scandinavian software company that develops advanced decision support tools for the marine bunker segment. The company will be merged...
  9. Couples in business: Daniel and Katie Porter

    Friday, 28 Jul 2017 | by Tina Olivero Katie: Being a busy mother, wife and multiple business owners, can certainly lead to hectic days. Maintaining a healthy balance of work, social and family life takes practice and patience. […]
  10. ACPS

    Pruftechnik in St. John’s, Newfoundland

    Wednesday, 5 Jul 2017 | by Tina Olivero TODAY’S COMPANY FEATURE With intelligent and precise measurement and testing systems, PRUFTECHNIK offers innovative solutions to customers in machine alignment, condition monitoring and...
  11. 9 Important Questions About Unanimous Shareholder Agreements

    Sunday, 8 Nov 2015 | by Claudius Du Plooy Private corporations, especially if they are owner-managed, exist in a dynamic business environment. In periods of economic contraction, corporate activity in consolidations increase as companies...
  12. Women of distinction

    These 4 Women of Distinction are Shaping the Offshore Industry

    Wednesday, 4 Feb 2015 | by Tina Olivero When I first started working in the oil and gas industry 23 years ago there were just a handful of women involved. The Oil and Gas Magazine began in Newfoundland […]
  13. Autonomous Marine Vehicles

    Autonomous Marine Vehicles [Liquid Robotics]

    Friday, 4 Apr 2014 | by Tina Olivero In the search for data to improve drilling and exploration effectiveness, the oil and gas industry is moving to the world of robotics and in particular autonomous marine vehicles. This […]
  14. The EcoScope multifunction LWD

    EcoScope Technology Advances Drilling Offshore Newfoundland

    Tuesday, 5 Jun 2012 | by Shane Halley (Photo: The EcoScope multifunction LWD service provides a full suite of measurements for productive drilling to put wells in the best place in less time.) Schlumberger has been providing services...
  15. Innovation in Rutter’s Oil Spill Management System

    Tuesday, 12 Apr 2011 | by Byron Dawe Offshore oil and gas exploration has reached unprecedented levels in the past 50 years as industry has extended its reach further offshore and deeper into the world’s marine environments.
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