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21 Sep 26
Romania: OMV Petrom advances SAF/HVO project at Petrobrazi
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, is advancing the construction of the new sustainable fuels production unit at Petrobrazi. This EUR 560 million investment will position the refinery as the first major producer of sustainable fuels in the region. -
21 Sep 26
Germany: Qualitas Energy reinforces its investment activities in Germany through its sixth flagship fund and a new office in Munich
Qualitas Energy, a leading global investment and management platform with a dual focus on both funding and developing renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure, today announced the opening of a new office in Munich to strengthen its investment and origination capabilities in Germany through its sixth flagship vehicle, Qualitas Energy Fund VI (QE VI). -
21 Sep 26
Vestas introduces the V182-7.2 MW turbine, enhancing energy production and improving business case certainty
Vestas is introducing the V182-7.2 MW to ensure customers can succeed in the evolving energy landscape. The V182-7.2 MW is built on the proven EnVentus platform to deliver enhanced energy production when it is needed the most. -
21 Sep 26
UK: Geophysical Studies turn back the clock
John Donato (retired ex-Merlin employee) continues to work with the Beneath Britain/UKOGL (UK Onshore Geophysical Library) Group. In conjunction with Chris Pullan, he has recently published a paper discussing the deep geology of the area on, around and under (!) the Derbyshire Dome. A copy of their paper ‘The Bakewell Granite, a postulated granite intrusion located beneath the eastern flank of the Derbyshire Dome, Northern England, UK’ can be downloaded from the UKOGL site. -
21 Sep 26
Netherlands: RWE to build 400 MW battery to ease grid congestion in Noord-Brabant
The Moerdijk power station site will be home to a flagship large-scale battery system in the Netherlands. RWE has taken the final investment decision to build a 400 megawatts (MW) and 1100 megawatt-hours (MWh) battery storage system at the site. -
21 Sep 26
Prosafe SE: Operational update – August 2026
Fleet utilisation for August 2026 was 80%. All operating vessels delivered near 100% commercial uptime in August, with Safe Eurus, Safe Notos, Safe Zephyrus and Safe Boreas operating at full capacity. -
21 Sep 26
Germany: Successes for ABO Energy in Germany's Wind Tender
ABO Energy once again won tariffs in the August tender conducted by the German Federal Network Agency. The company was awarded tariffs for three wind energy projects with a total capacity of 102.2 megawatts. -
21 Sep 26
Germany: Inauguration of He Dreiht wind farm: Germany’s largest offshore wind farm boosts security of supply
He Dreiht wind farm in the German North Sea has been completed. It is the largest offshore wind farm in Germany, with an installed output of 960 megawatts. Full commissioning is expected in the coming months. -
21 Sep 26
UK: Marra backs Jackdaw and Rosebank after Scottish Labour leadership win
North East MSP Michael Marra has been elected leader of Scottish Labour after defeating South Scotland MSP Joe Fagan in the contest to replace Anas Sarwar. He identified oil and gas as the biggest issue facing the North-east and said Scottish Labour needed a policy on the industry which people in the region could have confidence in. Marra also reiterated his support for the Jackdaw and Rosebank projects, saying: 'I want Rosebank and Jackdaw to be approved.' -
21 Sep 26
World energy being rebalanced in real time as demand, disruption and system constraints converge, 2026 World Energy Trilemma Report finds
Surging electricity demand from AI, data centres and industrial electrification is colliding with geopolitical instability, mounting infrastructure constraints and persistent energy and development gaps, exposing new pressures across the global energy system, according to the World Energy Council’s 2026 World Energy Trilemma report. -
21 Sep 26
Cadeler and Vattenfall join forces to shape the next generation of offshore wind maintenance solutions
Cadeler, through Nexra, its dedicated offshore wind service platform, and Vattenfall Vindkraft AB have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration to explore the development of next-generation operations & maintenance (O&M) solutions for the offshore wind industry. -
21 Sep 26
Greece: Vallourec wins a contract for the Prinos CO2 carbon storage project in Greece
Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, has been selected by EnEarth, a subsidiary of Energean, to supply premium tubular solutions for the first phase of the Prinos CO2 Carbon Storage project in Greece. The contract covers approximately 3,000 tons of casing pipes and accessories. -
21 Sep 26
Germany: RWE secures 119 MW of onshore wind capacity in latest German auction
RWE has secured contracts for two onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 119 megawatts (MW) in the latest auction held by Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). Subject to a final investment decisions, both wind farms are scheduled to be commissioned in 2028. -
21 Sep 26
Getech announces interim results and report for the six months to 30 June 2026
AIM-listed Getech, a world leading locator of subsurface resources, has announced its unaudited interim results and report for the six months to 30 June 2026 ('H1 2026'). Revenue growth, improved profitability and major contract wins support positive outlook for FY26. -
21 Sep 26
Georgia: Block Energy provides update on seismic acquisition over the Martkopi Terrace prospect in licence XIQ
AIM-listed Block Energy, the international oil and gas company with assets in Georgia and interests in offshore Gabon, has provided an operational update on the ongoing 3D seismic acquisition over the Martkopi Terrace prospect within licence XIQ, part of the Company's Project IV portfolio, within Georgia. -
21 Sep 26
Morocco: Predator Oil & Gas Holdings commences MOU-6 drilling operations
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings, the Jersey-based Oil and Gas Company with producing hydrocarbon operations and exploration activity focussed on Trinidad and Morocco, has announced an update on the MOU-6 well in Morocco. -
21 Sep 26
UK: Upland Resources commences Phase Two of Lost Soldier Oil and Gas' (LSOG) development programme in the Green River Basin, Wyoming
Upland Resources has provided an update on the commencement of Phase Two of Lost Soldier Oil and Gas' ('LSOG') development programme ('Phase Two') in the Green River Basin, Wyoming, United States, through the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Upland Resources (Wyoming) Ltd. -
21 Sep 26
Australia: Omega Oil & Gas-led Joint Venture awarded highly prospective Taroom Trough acreage increasing operated area by 63%
Omega Oil & Gas has announced that an Omega-led Joint Venture has been selected by the Queensland Government as the preferred tenderer for a newly released land area, PLR2026-1-10, under the State’s 2026 Petroleum and Gas Land Release Program. -
21 Sep 26
US: California Resources announces divestiture of Uinta Basin assets
California Resources Corporation has announced the signing of an agreement to divest its Uinta Basin assets to an undisclosed buyer for total cash consideration of approx. $90 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction further aligns CRC’s portfolio with its California operations and captures additional value from non-core assets acquired through the Berry merger.
