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21 Apr 26
Cuba: Melbana Energy provides update on Block 9, Cuba
Melbana Energy has provided an operational update regarding Block 9 Production Sharing Contract (PSC) onshore Cuba, in which it holds a 30% interest via a wholly owned subsidiary that is also the operator. -
21 Apr 26
ONYX Insight launches ecoBLADE to cut wind farm costs by millions
ONYX Insight, the Macquarie Capital-backed leading provider of predictive analytics for the global wind industry, has announced the launch of ecoBLADE, a new condition monitoring system (CMS) providing continuous visibility and analysis of blade behaviour and health, unlocking millions in savings for wind farm owners and operators worldwide. -
21 Apr 26
Chile: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners commences construction on 1,500 MWh BESS project in Chile
Project Patache will be Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ second large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile, reinforcing CIP’s commitment to delivering critical new energy infrastructure across Latin America. -
21 Apr 26
Hungary: EBRD finances landmark solar and battery project in Hungary
EBRD lends €70 million as part of a €210 million financing deal with commercial banks to Renalfa IPP special purpose vehicles. Investment will finance the development of a 450 MW solar photovoltaic park with a 250 MW /1 GWh co-located battery energy storage system in northeastern Hungary. -
21 Apr 26
UK: NSTA welcomes three new non-executive directors
The NSTA Board is proud to welcome new members Ian Chisholm, Mitch Flegg and Rebecca Wiles who bring a wealth of experience to their roles as non-executive directors. -
21 Apr 26
Cote d'Ivoire/Gabon: VAALCO Energy announces positive operational update
VAALCO Energy has announced positive operational updates in Gabon regarding the ongoing drilling program, including encouraging initial well results on the Etame 14H well and mobilized the rig to the Ebouri platform. Additionally, the Company provided updates on the timing of bringing the Baobab field in CI-40 block, offshore Côte d'Ivoire back online. -
21 Apr 26
Malaysia: PETRONAS inks MoU with Terengganu to explore Nature-based Solutions projects
PETRONAS and the Terengganu State Government, through the Terengganu Economic Planning Unit (UPEN), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for the development of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the state. -
21 Apr 26
Canada: Neoen awarded long-term contracts for 2 new solar farms totalling 318 MWp in Ontario, Canada
Neoen, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has been awarded two 20-year contracts by Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) through its second Long-Term Energy Supply procurement process, for two new solar farms with a total capacity of 318 MWp / 250 MWac. -
20 Apr 26
Norway: JAPEX acquires licence to strengthen E&P operations in Norway
Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX) has announced that its consolidated overseas subsidiary, JAPEX Norge ('J Norge'), has entered into an agreement to acquire a 20% participating interest in Production License PL1119 from OKEA, a leading Norwegian oil and gas company. The license includes the Mistral South gas field, a discovered but currently undeveloped field, as well as the Mistral North exploration prospect, both located in Norway. -
20 Apr 26
UK: Greenpeace build wind farm on Trump’s Golf Course
At 6.30am this morning (April 20), as the first of the day’s golfers were arriving at the Trump Turnberry Golf Club, a team of Greenpeace activists installed a windfarm on the green of the 4th hole, together with a sign reading ‘Choose wind, dump Trump’ -
20 Apr 26
Odfjell Drilling reports equipment handling incident on Deepsea Atlantic
Odfjell Drilling notes that on 18 April 2026, during running of the Blowout Preventer ('BOP'), an incident occurred causing the BOP to drop to the seabed at an approximate depth of 1,100 metres. No personnel were injured during the incident and the rig is secure. -
20 Apr 26
Poland: Van Oord accelerates the rollout of offshore wind energy in Poland
Van Oord has reached a significant milestone in the development of offshore wind energy in Poland. The company has successfully transported and installed all monopile foundations and transition pieces for Poland’s first-ever offshore wind farm: Baltic Power. -
20 Apr 26
UK: Pragmatic approach to North Sea energy is what the UK needs
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) responds to recent comments by the Chancellor on North Sea oil and gas production. The UK’s leading offshore energy trade body says the Chancellor’s latest comments on prioritising oil and gas production from the North Sea reflect an increasingly pragmatic and realistic national conversation about the UK’s real-world energy needs.
