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12 Dec 25
Norway: Ministry of Energy will award two project areas for offshore wind in Utsira Nord
The Ministry of Energy has evaluated the two applications for the allocation of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. The Ministry received two applications for the allocation of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord before the deadline on 15 September 2025. -
12 Dec 25
Brazil: Valaris announces multi-year contract award for drillship VALARIS DS-8
Valaris has been awarded a multi-year contract with Shell offshore Brazil for drillship VALARIS DS-8. The contract is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2027, with an estimated duration of approx. 800 days and a total contract value of approx. $300 million. -
11 Dec 25
Norwegian companies take a more dominant role
A new report from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate shows that, in 2024, there were 24 oil and gas companies on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). This is the lowest number since activity started up on the shelf. At the same time, developments in exploration activity reveal a clear shift from global to Norwegian players. -
11 Dec 25
UK: Offshore wind supply chain receives further £13m boost from The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator programme
Sixteen projects across England, Wales and Scotland are set to share over £13m through The Crown Estate’s innovative Supply Chain Accelerator. -
11 Dec 25
UK: Consent awarded for Clifton Marsh Solar Farm
Fylde Council have unanimously consented the 49.9 MW Clifton Marsh Solar Farm. The site will generate enough electricity to power 14,000 UK homes annually, and help avoid more than 20,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. -
11 Dec 25
US: Wood wins 10-year maintenance contract for Rio Grande LNG facility
Wood has secured a significant ten-year contract with NextDecade to deliver maintenance solutions at Rio Grande LNG, a major natural gas liquefaction and export facility under development near Brownsville, Texas.
