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02 Nov 26	TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2026 As a contribution to the public debate on the energy transition, TotalEnergies publishes the 8th edition of its 'TotalEnergies Energy Outlook', which presents an overview of the energy system as well as scenarios for its evolution through 2060.
02 Nov 26	Norway: BW Offshore: 50% owned joint venture awarded NOK 1.94 billion Enova grant for floating offshore wind project BW Offshore hasannounced that Fram Wind Solutions AS, a joint venture between BW Offshore, Grieg Kapital and Fram Green Technology, has received formal confirmation of a NOK 1.94 billion grant from Enova. The grant supports a project based on two 18.5 MW floating wind turbines, the largest in the world, with a combined capacity of 37 MW, using BW Ideol’s patented Damping Pool floating foundation.
02 Nov 26	Norway: Subsea7 awarded contract offshore Norway Subsea7 has announced the award of a substantial contract by Aker BP for the Lyra field development project, formerly known as Kjøttkake, located in the northern part of the North Sea, approx. 44 kms from the Gjøa platform offshore Norway. The Lyra field development will be tied back to the existing Gjøa platform through the NOVA field infrastructure.
02 Nov 26	Eni publishes the 25th edition of the World Energy Review The 25th edition of the World Energy Review (WER) is now available on eni.com. With this new comprehensive edition covering 2025 data, Eni renews its commitment to providing a clear and practical perspective on global energy dynamics.
02 Nov 26	UK: bp has completed the sale of a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak bp has completed the sale of a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak. bp is using the $6 billion in after-tax proceeds to further reduce financial obligations, in line with its first priority of strengthening the balance sheet. Castrol will now operate as a standalone company with its own management, governance and strategic priorities, and bp will retain a 35% stake.
02 Nov 26	Norway: Aker BP and partner Equinor drill dry appraisal well in the North Sea (15/6-18 S) Aker BP and its partner Equinor have drilled appraisal well 15/6-18 S on the 15/6-10 'Freke' discovery, which was made in 2009. The well did not prove additional volumes, and the resource estimate for 'Freke' therefore remains unchanged. The licensees will now evaluate the discovery and clarify the commercial potential.
02 Nov 26	UK: BW ESS announces commercial operations of Hams Hall Battery Energy Storage System Global energy storage owner-operator BW ESS has announced the start of commercial operations for the first phase of its Hams Hall battery energy storage system (BESS) in the West Midlands. The milestone, achieved last week, brings 350 MW / 1,243 MWh of storage capacity into commercial operation; the largest BESS by storage capacity (MWh) in Europe and a significant step forward in the delivery of infrastructure supporting the UK’s transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system.
02 Nov 26	Malaysia: TotalEnergies signs agreements to acquire operated interest in two major offshore gas fields TotalEnergies has announced the signing of agreements with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB), PTTEP and KUFPEC to acquire a 30% operated interest in the Lang Lebah and B14 gas fields, located off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia.
02 Nov 26	UK: Kistos announces acquisition of a 30% interest in the Abbey and Baker gas developments, UK Southern North Sea Kistos, an independent energy company focused on unlocking value within its existing portfolio and through value-accretive M&A, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kistos Energy Limited, has entered into a binding farmout agreement with Petrogas North Sea to acquire a 30% non-operated working interest in the UK Seaward Production Licences containing the Abbey and Baker gas fields, together with a 30% interest in the associated infrastructure.
02 Nov 26	UK: Serica Energy secures rig for multi-well UKCS drilling programme Serica Energy has signed a contract for an Odfjell Drilling operated rig the Beacon Pacific, to execute a multi-well UK Continental Shelf drilling campaign targeting high-return, near-field opportunities across Serica’s portfolio.
02 Nov 26	US/Tanzania: Helium One Global announces operational update AIM-listed Helium One Global, the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA, notes the Blue Star Helium announcement issued on Friday 30th October regarding the Galactica-Pegasus Project. The Company also provides an update on the Southern Rukwa Project, Tanzania.
02 Nov 26	Kazakhstan: Samga Petroleum expands seismic node fleet following seven game-changing projects in Kazakhstan Samga expands seismic node fleet following seven game-changing projects in Kazakhstan. The investment brings Samga’s fleet to 35,000 STRYDE nodes and adds a second Nimble System, enabling larger high-density surveys, parallel project delivery and faster turnaround for exploration clients.
02 Nov 26	Gabon: Borr Drilling provides an update on the Prospector 5 incident offshore Gabon Borr Drilling has provided an update on the Prospector 5 incident offshore Gabon, first announced by the Company on October 25, 2026. The Company has engaged a globally recognized classification society with extensive experience in offshore and maritime incident investigations to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.
02 Nov 26	China: CNOOC Limited brings on-stream 9 new projects in the first three quarters of 2026 - Production continues to hit new highs CNOOC Limited today announced its operating results for the third quarter of 2026. In the first three quarters, the Company achieved a net production of 593.7 million barrels of oil equivalent ('BOE'), an increase of 2.7% year-on-year ('YoY'), hitting a historic high for the same period.
01 Nov 26	UK: Coire Glas pumped storage hydro could support 3,000 UK jobs and £2bn of spending A new independent economic impact study has found that SSE's proposed Coire Glas Pumped Storage Hydro project in the Scottish Highlands could support almost 3,000 UK construction jobs at peak, deliver a near £2 billion spending boost with UK businesses, and generate £1.5 billion in UK economic value for the UK, if approved for delivery.
01 Nov 26	Norway: New appraisal well in the Afrodite discovery shows recoverable gas volumes may be more than twice as large as previously estimated A new appraisal well in the Afrodite discovery near the Kvitebjørn field shows that the recoverable gas volumes may be more than twice as large as previously estimated. The recoverable volumes of gas and condensate are now estimated at between 77 and 180 million barrels of oil equivalent.
01 Nov 26	UK: Major milestone as Secretary of State grants Development Consent Order for Sea Link Sea Link has secured a major planning milestone after the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero granted development consent for the project. The decision enables National Grid to move Sea Link into its next phase, helping meet the UK’s growing need for secure, home-grown and cleaner power.
01 Nov 26	Germany: Wind and solar power – Vattenfall opens hybrid park Hommerdingen-Biesdorf The Hommerdingen-Biesdorf project in the southern Eifel region is Vattenfall's first hybrid park in Germany and sets standards for joint, cost-effective and grid-supporting electricity generation from sun and wind.
01 Nov 26	Good results on the path towards fossil freedom - Vattenfall - interim report, January-September 2026 Vattenfall delivered good results for the first nine months of 2026, despite a weaker third quarter due to nuclear power outages and lower hydrologic balance. Our financial performance underscores that Vattenfall is standing strong in the volatile external environment we operate in. Supported by a robust financial position, we continue to invest in the energy system of the future, while delivering to our customers.
01 Nov 26	DNO races ahead on stronger production, higher prices DNO, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has announced strong financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2026, driven by the resumption in the Kurdistan region of Iraq production and higher prices across the portfolio. Net production increased 61 percent from the previous quarter to 142,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), of which the North Sea contributed 85,400 boepd, Kurdistan 54,900 boepd and West Africa 2,500 boepd.
01 Nov 26	UAE: TotalEnergies strengthens cooperation with PETRONAS, SONANGOL and OIL INDIA LIMITED to reduce methane emissions On the occasion of the meeting of the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) member companies in Abu Dhabi, TotalEnergies highlights its cooperation with National Oil & Gas Companies to reduce methane emissions, through its partnerships with PETRONAS in Malaysia, SONANGOL in Angola and Oil India Limited (OIL) in India.
01 Nov 26	US: Ranger Energy Services to acquire STEP Energy Services’ U.S. Coiled Tubing Assets Ranger Energy Services has entered into an agreement to acquire the US coiled tubing assets of STEP Energy Services. Positions Ranger as the second-largest U.S. coiled tubing operator in the onshore U.S. market, with significant scale and a strong Permian and Bakken presence.
01 Nov 26	Brazil: Petrobras' own oil and gas production hits a new record with 11.7% growth in one year In the 3rd Quarter of 2026 , Petrobras' average production of oil, NGL and natural gas reached a record 3.512 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (MMboed), 11.7% higher than the same quarter last year and 5.3% higher than 2Q26, mainly due to the highest level of production efficiency in 8 years, the ramp-up of the FPSOs P-78 and P-79 in the Búzios field, the achievement of peak production by the FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão in the Mero field, as well as the lowest volume of losses due to maintenance shutdowns.
31 Oct 26	Tanzania: TPDC starts new chapter in oil and natural gas exploration, granted four licences The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has taken a significant step in strengthening its direct participation in oil and natural gas exploration, after the Government signed four exploration licenses in the Mnazi Bay North, West Songo Songo, Eyasi-Wembere and Lindi-Mtwara blocks.
31 Oct 26	Indonesia: Eni announces start-up of gas production from the Maha field offshore Indonesia Eni announces the start-up of gas production from the Maha field in the Kutei Basin, offshore Indonesia, just 21 months after the final investment decision (FID).