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15 Jun 26
Canada: International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) announces first oil has been achieved at Phase 1 of the Blackrod project
International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) has announced first oil has been achieved at Phase 1 of the Blackrod project, ahead of schedule and on budget. Phase 1 has 2P reserves of 311 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) and Blackrod has a further 1.1 billion boe of contingent resources (best estimate, unrisked). IPC controls a 100% working interest in the Blackrod asset. -
15 Jun 26
Guatemala: MPC Energy Solutions’ solar plant in Guatemala enters testing and commissioning phase
MPC Energy Solutions has announced that its 66.1 MWp San Patricio solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Guatemala has secured its final permit and has entered the testing and commissioning phase. -
15 Jun 26
Norway: Aker BP ran subsea operation from shore – reduced 14 days to 12 hours
For the first time, Aker BP and DeepOcean have carried out an advanced subsea operation without sending key personnel offshore. A job that previously took two weeks offshore was completed in a single working day, controlled from a remote operations center in Haugesund. -
15 Jun 26
Bulgaria: OMV Petrom moves Gabare Solar Project into development phase
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, has made the final investment decision for Gabare, one of the largest integrated solar energy and battery storage projects in Bulgaria. -
15 Jun 26
Ireland: Wind farms deliver €75 million rates boost to County Councils
Wind farms across Ireland will contribute almost €75 million in commercial rates to local authorities in 2026, according to new analysis compiled by Halpin's on behalf of Wind Energy Ireland (WEI). -
15 Jun 26
Norway: Equinor announces further development of Johan Sverdrup
New volumes in the Johan Sverdrup area provide the basis for Johan Sverdrup phase 4. Equinor and the partnership are now maturing a new subsea development that will help maintain production and value creation from Norway's largest oil-producing field. This also contributes to Europe's energy security. -
15 Jun 26
Gabon/Egypt: VAALCO Energy announces exciting operational update in offshore Gabon and in Egypt
VAALCO Energy has announced positive operational updates offshore Gabon regarding the ongoing drilling program, including impressive initial well results on the Ebouri-5H well and mobilization of the rig to the SEENT platform. Additionally, the Company has provided a positive update on the first well completed in the 2026 onshore Egypt drilling program. -
15 Jun 26
UK: UKOG announces sale of Horse Hill PEDL137 interests
AIM- listed UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) has agreed the sale of its entire 85.635% interest in the Horse Hill field and its surrounding PEDL137 licence to energy B PLC ('energy B'), an energy company listed on the London Aquis exchange, for a cash consideration of £1,000,000. The Company intends to use the consideration to progress its two material UK salt cavern energy storage projects and new international energy opportunities under active review. -
15 Jun 26
Australia: BW Opal achieves Interim Performance Test milestone
BW Offshore has announced the successful completion of the Interim Performance Test (IPT) for the BW Opal FPSO, as part of the commissioning programme for the Santos-operated Barossa LNG project offshore northern Australia. -
15 Jun 26
Energy security tops political agendas as prospects for offshore wind recovery gain momentum, TGS | 4C report finds
Released today, the latest quarterly Global Market Overview report from wind market intelligence house TGS | 4C notes that UK, France and Germany are among the countries that have accelerated renewable energy ambitions in attempts to lower reliance on imported energy. -
15 Jun 26
Sweden: E.ON selects Capsol for carbon capture feasibility study in Norrköping
Capsol Technologies has been awarded a feasibility study by E.ON to evaluate carbon capture solutions for E.ON's biomass and waste-to-energy operations in Norrköping, Sweden. -
14 Jun 26
UK: European Energy completes sale of Trinity Hall Solar Farm in the United Kingdom
European Energy has divested the operational 15 MWac Trinity Hall Solar Farm in Bedfordshire, UK, marking the project’s transition to long-term ownership following development, construction and commissioning.
