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16 Oct 25
Spain: Repsol and Forestalia promote Spain's largest power hybridization project in the region of Aragon
Repsol and Forestalia will promote the largest energy hybridization project in Spain and one of the largest worldwide in the northern Spanish region of Aragon. Repsol's 818 MW combined cycle power plant in Escatrón, Zaragoza, will be hybridized with fifteen wind farms, totaling 805 MW, acquired from Forestalia, which will continue to be the developer until they are commissioned. -
16 Oct 25
UK: RWE wins at Global Offshore Wind Awards
The Renewable UK Global Offshore Wind Awards celebrate those individuals and companies that continue to break boundaries in the offshore wind sector and lead the charge toward a net zero future. The annual event was held in London and supported by renewable industry leaders and employees. -
16 Oct 25
Norway: Aker BP and Halliburton execute first umbilical-less tubing hanger installation
Halliburton, in collaboration with Aker BP, executed the first operation using the Enhanced Remote Operated Control System (eROCS) and Optime Tubing Hanger Orientation System (OTHOS) in the Norwegian continental shelf. The achievement sets a new direction for Halliburton's subsea operations, with broader access to digital control and umbilical-less solutions in offshore regions. -
16 Oct 25
UK: OEUK shows how to boost UK economy by £137 billion and safeguard 160,000 jobs
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has set out plans to deliver a £137 billion economic boost and safeguard 160,000 jobs, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use next month’s Budget to reform the windfall tax. -
16 Oct 25
DeepOcean charters near-shore survey and IMR-vessel
Ocean services provider DeepOcean expands its service offering to the offshore renewables and oil and gas industries by entering into a time charter agreement for the multipurpose support vessel Glomar Supporter. -
16 Oct 25
Sweden: Vattenfall launches floating islands
Vattenfall is launching six floating islands in the Dalälven River downstream of the Älvkarleby hydropower station to favour breeding birds and fish, among other things. The project is part of Vattenfall's hydropower biodiversity programme. -
16 Oct 25
UK: RWE and ARC marine deploy environmental innovation at Rampion offshore wind farm
RWE, a world leader in offshore wind, and UK-based nature-inclusive design pioneer ARC marine have achieved a global first at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm with the installation of specially eco-engineered Reef cubes® as undersea protection for turbine foundations. -
16 Oct 25
RWE receives Energy Intelligence’s 2025 Energy Innovation Award
RWE has been awarded the 2025 Energy Innovation Award by Energy Intelligence during this year’s Energy Intelligence Forum in London. The 2025 Energy Innovation Award recognises the company’s considerable achievement in driving the energy transition including its commitment to phase out coal-fired power generation by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2040. -
16 Oct 25
Qatar: COOEC announces kick-off meetings for the Qatar BH EPIC EPC project located in the Bul Hanine oil field offshore Qatar
COOEC announces kick-off meetings for the Qatar BH EPIC EPC project located in the Bul Hanine oil field in the Qatari waters of the Persian Gulf. -
16 Oct 25
Release by Scatec secures additional lease agreements in Africa
Release by Scatec, majority owned by Scatec ASA has signed new lease agreements totalling 64 MW of solar power and 10 MWh of battery storage across Liberia and Sierra Leone. -
16 Oct 25
Brazil: Production started from Bacalhau, Equinor’s largest international field
On 15 October, Equinor and its partners ExxonMobil Brasil, Petrogal Brasil (JV Galp|Sinopec) and Pré-sal Petróleo SA (PPSA) achieved start-up of production from the large Bacalhau field in Brazil. With recoverable reserves exceeding 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), Bacalhau is the largest international offshore field ever developed by Equinor. -
16 Oct 25
UK: National Grid invites local feedback on plans to power millions of homes and businesses with cleaner energy from more affordable sources
National Grid has launched a public consultation on early plans for the Cross Border Connection, part of The Great Grid Upgrade, the biggest investment in the UK’s electricity network for generations. The project will help carry cleaner, home-grown energy from more affordable sources between Scotland and the north of England, and will support rising electricity demand. -
16 Oct 25
India: ABL secures rig moving contract with ONGC
ABL has been appointed through United India Insurance (UIIC) to oversee India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited’s (ONGC) rig moves between September 2025 and May 2026. Under the contract, ABL will act as marine warranty surveyor for an anticipated 25 ONGC rig moves. -
16 Oct 25
Santos announces 2025 third quarter report
Santos Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Gallagher said the strong performance of the base business highlights the resilience and strength of our diversified portfolio as Santos transitions from a period of high capital intensity to one that will deliver stronger returns for our shareholders. -
16 Oct 25
Norway reports high production and large revenues from the petroleum industry
The state's net cash flow from petroleum activities is estimated to be 664 billion NOK in 2025. The estimate for 2026 is approximately 521 billion NOK. -
16 Oct 25
UK: More than 100 UK energy supply chain companies call for Energy Profits Levy reform
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has issued a warning to the Government: Without a permanent replacement for the temporary Energy Profits Levy (EPL), the nation risks losing thousands more jobs, billions in investment, and critical supply chain capability essential for the UK’s energy security and transition. -
16 Oct 25
UK: Inch Cape’s first XXL monopiles land in Port of Leith
The first shipment of XXL monopile foundations for Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has arrived in the Port of Leith marking the start of a new phase of offshore construction for the project and a new era for the recently completed Forth Ports’ renewables hub. -
16 Oct 25
Australia: Tamboran successfully completes largest Beetaloo Basin drilling program
Tamboran Resources has successfully completed the 2025 Shenandoah South drilling program, the largest program ever conducted in the Beetaloo Basin. -
16 Oct 25
Prosafe SE announces operational update - September 2025
Prosafe, a leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation vessels, has announced an operational update for September 2025. Fleet utilisation for September 2025 was 100% and utilisation for the third quarter of 2025 was 86%.
