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11 Aug 26	Cadeler significantly expands its capabilities in offshore wind foundation T&I with the acquisition of Menck Cadeler, a leading offshore wind installation contractor and operator of the industry’s largest fleet of jack-up wind installation vessels, has announced its strategic acquisition of Menck, a leading global provider of specialist equipment and technology solutions for offshore foundation installation.
11 Aug 26	Germany: Centrica Energy and Zelestra sign battery storage tolling agreement Centrica Energy and Zelestra have signed a physical tolling agreement for 99 MW / 297 MWh of battery storage capacity at Zelestra’s Hilgermissen BESS project, located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
11 Aug 26	Norway: Techouse and partners complete testing of steam generator for offshore installations Technology company Techouse has successfully completed testing of a newly developed compact once-through steam generator that can enable substantial reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from power and heat production at offshore installations. The joint industry project (JIP) is supported by several energy companies, including TotalEnergies and Equinor, plus independent research institute SINTEF Energy Research.
11 Aug 26	UK: Construction complete at RWE’s Enoch Hill onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire RWE, one of Scotland’s leading clean power generators, has confirmed completion of construction of its latest Scottish onshore wind farm, Enoch Hill, located near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire. Commissioning of the turbines was completed in May this year, when Enoch Hill became the second new onshore wind farm to be constructed by RWE in Scotland in 2026
11 Aug 26	Norway: Aker BP and partner Equinor have drilled a dry exploration well, 15/6-17, in the 'Svarteknippa' prospect in the North Sea Aker BP and its partner Equinor have drilled a dry exploration well, 15/6-17, in the 'Svarteknippa' prospect in the North Sea. The prospect is located 15 kms west of the Solveig field.
11 Aug 26	US: Santos loads first Pikka crude oil cargo from Alaska Santos today announced the successful loading of the first crude oil cargo from the Pikka phase 1 development on Alaska’s North Slope. The inaugural cargo of 450,000 barrels of Alaska North Slope crude was loaded aboard the Polar Resolution at the Valdez Marine Terminal and is destined for the United States West Coast refining system.
11 Aug 26	Italy: Encavis strengthens its Italian business with first large-scale battery storage project Encavis is adding a utility-scale battery storage system to its Italian portfolio for the first time. The standalone battery storage facility in Ceprano (Lazio region) will have an installed capacity of around 65 MW and a storage capacity of around 260 MWh. Commissioning is scheduled for 2028.
11 Aug 26	Germany: OEG wins major subsea corrosion protection contract for Germany's Gennaker offshore wind farm OEG, a leading energy solutions business, has secured a major contract from OWP Gennaker GmbH to deliver a subsea corrosion protection solution for the Gennaker Offshore Wind Farm in the German Baltic Sea, a project developed by the offshore wind infrastructure platform Skyborn Renewables.
11 Aug 26	Angola: Afentra announces operational update - Successful Pacassa SW oil discovery, Impala-1 restart and Block 3/24 progress Afentra, an upstream oil and gas company focused on production and development assets in Africa, has provided an operational update on its offshore Angola portfolio, including the Pacassa SW drilling programme, Impala redevelopment programme and operated activities on Block 3/24
11 Aug 26	US: Blue Star Helium has announced delivery of the third helium trailer from the Pinon Canyon Plant Blue Star Helium advises that a third tube trailer of helium from the Pinon Canyon Plant at its Galactica Project in Las Animas County, Colorado has been delivered to the offtaker.
11 Aug 26	ENERCON returns to profitability ENERCON has returned to profitability: after several challenging years, the company reported positive earnings again in 2025. Group revenue reaches EUR 4.45 billion / Second consecutive year of revenue growth of around 16 percent.
10 Aug 26	UK: Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Project strengthens development and welcomes new partner, Sumitomo The Gwynt Glas offshore wind project has today announced a significant strengthening of its joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation joining as an equal partner alongside EDF power solutions UK and Ireland and ESB. Each partner now holds a 33.33% stake, while DP Energy continues to provide critical development support, leveraging its expertise in early stage project delivery and local engagement.
10 Aug 26	Indonesia: Baker Hughes to supply subsea systems for Kutei Northern Hub Development in Indonesia Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has announced a substantial award from Searah North Ganal Limited (Subsidiary of Searah Limited, a joint venture Company between Eni and PETRONAS) to deliver subsea production systems and digital solutions to support safe, efficient and optimized production for the Kutei Northern Hub development offshore Indonesia.
10 Aug 26	US: Snowfox Discovery secures 10,000 acres in Iowa for natural hydrogen exploration Snowfox Discovery, a pioneer in natural hydrogen exploration, has successfully accessed more than 10,000 acres of exploration leases in Audubon County, Iowa. The Company expects its exploration work programme to result in a drilling campaign in late 2027/2028.
10 Aug 26	Brazil: Petrobras reports R$ 52.4 billion (US$ 10.4 billion) profit in Q2 2026 Petrobras reported net income of R$ 52.4 billion (US$ 10.4 billion) in the second quarter of 2026, 97% higher than in the same period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to R$ 93.8 billion (US$ 18.6 billion). The company's operational performance drove the financial results for the quarter, which was marked by record levels of Petrobras-operated oil production in Brazil.
10 Aug 26	Serica Energy issues statement regarding Final Offer for Pharos Energy Further to the announcement made by Serica Energy and Pharos on 26 July 2026 setting out the terms of a recommended cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Pharos, Serica has provided an update on the terms of the Serica Offer.
10 Aug 26	UK: Chinese wind turbine giant urges Burnham to overturn security ban Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang is seeking to persuade Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn a government ban on its equipment, reviving hopes of a major manufacturing investment in Scotland.
10 Aug 26	SBM Offshore announces Half Year 2026 earnings SBM Offshore entered 2026 with strong momentum and delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, underpinned by disciplined execution across our portfolio and the sale of FPSO ONE GUYANA. In an increasingly complex and volatile environment, these results highlight the resilience of our business model, commented Øivind Tangen, CEO of SBM Offshore.
10 Aug 26	UK: Neshion Energy Park application submitted to the Scottish Government The application for consent for the proposed Neshion Energy Park has been submitted to the Scottish Government. The project is located adjacent to Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, strategically placed to underpin the next stage of Shetland’s energy transition.
10 Aug 26	Cadeler strengthens future installation capacity with firm orders for two new T-class vessels Cadeler has signed firm contracts with COSCO Shipping Offshore shipyard in Qidong, China, for the construction of two new T-class offshore wind installation vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031.
10 Aug 26	UK: UK Government urged to ‘end the madness’ and approve Jackdaw The UK Government has been urged to end uncertainty over the North Sea and approve the Jackdaw gas field as a public consultation on the project closes today. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce said the case for the development was 'overwhelming', arguing that it would support jobs, investment and energy security while reducing reliance on higher-emission imported LNG.
10 Aug 26	DOF Group awarded contracts for 2x AHTS vessels in the CARICOM region DOF Group has been awarded firm contracts with a combined duration of 150 days for two of its AHTS vessels in the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) region. DOF will also provide ROV services for the engagement.
10 Aug 26	UK: Fred. Olsen Renewables files planning application for a 20-turbine wind farm at Invercassley in Sutherland Fred. Olsen Renewables has submitted a Section 36 application to Scottish Ministers for a 20-turbine wind farm proposal at Invercassley in Sutherland.
10 Aug 26	UK: Angus Energy announces accelerated debt reduction Angus Energy has announced that, following completion of its recently announced financial restructuring, it has completed the first cash sweep under the amended financing arrangements.
10 Aug 26	India: Shearwater awarded two large 3D seismic acquisition projects in India Shearwater Geoservices has received two separate Letter of Awards (LOA’s) from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited ('ONGC'), each representing a large offshore 3D seismic survey offshore India. Combined, the two projects add approximately 15 vessel months of backlog.