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14 Jul 26
Canada: Nordex welcomes the filing of the IERMP and reaffirms its commitment to the future of energy development in Quebec
Nordex welcomes the filing of Quebec’s Integrated Energy Resource Management Plan (IERMP), a significant milestone in the long-term planning of the province’s energy development. -
14 Jul 26
New Zealand: Sunda Energy submits exploration permit application in New Zealand
Sunda Energy, the AIM-quoted exploration and appraisal company focused on gas assets in the Asia-Pacific region, has submitted an application for a new Petroleum Exploration Permit ('PEP') within the offshore area of the Taranaki Basin on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The PEP, which covers approx. 645 km2, contains the Awakino gas condensate field which was originally drilled in 1985. -
14 Jul 26
BP announces second quarter 2026 trading statement
BP has announced a second quarter 2026 trading statement, which provides a summary of BP’s current estimates and expectations for the second quarter of 2026, including data on the economic environment as well as group performance during the period. -
14 Jul 26
Canada: Greenfire Resources announces acquisition of Connacher Oil and Gas for C$1.277 billion in cash consideration
Greenfire Resources has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Connacher Oil and Gas for approximately $1.277 billion in cash consideration, net of closing adjustments. -
14 Jul 26
France: Bosjean wind farm inaugurated: VSB France reaches more than 45 MW of wind capacity in the Puy-de-Dôme
VSB France, the French subsidiary of VSB Group, which operates across Europe, has inaugurated the Bosjean wind farm in the Puy-de-Dôme department in central France together with representatives of the municipality of Saint-Sulpice. With the new wind farm, VSB is strengthening its presence in the French market and further expanding its wind energy portfolio. -
14 Jul 26
UK: Badenoch urges Burnham to stand firm on North Sea drilling
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to guarantee an international court ruling on climate change will not weaken support for North Sea oil and gas, after a new report warned it could leave the UK facing climate damages claims worth up to £4 trillion and jeopardise future offshore developments. -
14 Jul 26
Austria: OMV receives EUR 450 mn loan from the European Investment Bank for its 140 MW green hydrogen production facility
The European Investment Bank ('EIB') has granted a EUR450 million loan to support the construction of OMV’s green hydrogen production plant, which is set to significantly contribute to the decarbonization of the Schwechat refinery in Lower Austria. -
14 Jul 26
Italy: Eni and BMW Group: an agreement for Enilive HVO diesel biofuel to power corporate fleets
Eni and BMW Group have announced an agreement to power the BMW vehicles of corporate fleets in Italy with HVOlution (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a diesel biofuel that is produced from 100% renewable feedstocks by Enilive. -
14 Jul 26
DOF Group receives letter of award for 4-year contract
DOF Group has received a letter of award for a Very Large 4-year contract. DOF will utilise Skandi Hera for the contract, which is expected to commence between late 2026 and early 2027. -
14 Jul 26
US: Helium One Global announces first helium sold from Pinon Canyon Plant
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 today regarding the Galactica Project. -
14 Jul 26
The United States produced more crude oil than any other country in 2025
The United States remained the world’s largest crude oil producer in 2025, according to the EIA International Energy Statistics database, extending a streak that began in 2018 when the United States overtook Russia to become the world’s leading producer. -
14 Jul 26
Saudi Arabia: Kent secures strategic Aramco Brownfield EPC and PMC LTA agreements
Kent has announced the signing of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and Project Management Consultancy (PMC) agreements with Aramco, further establishing the company’s presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. -
14 Jul 26
Uzbekistan: Condor production exceeds 16,900 boe/d as K-42 delivers stronger than expected results
Condor Energies, a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition company with active Central Asian operations has provided an operational update on its Uzbekistan project. Condor reached a new corporate production milestone, averaging 16,921 boe/d over the past 72 hours. -
14 Jul 26
Cote d'Ivoire: SLB OneSubsea awarded EPC contract for Eni’s Baleine Phase 3 project offshore Côte d'Ivoire
Global energy technology company SLB has announced today that its OneSubsea™ joint venture has been awarded a major multi-well engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract by Eni for Phase 3 of the deepwater Baleine project offshore Côte d’Ivoire. -
13 Jul 26
UK: Miliband signals Jackdaw support as he makes pitch to be chancellor
A briefing which appears designed to position Ed Miliband for Chancellor has suggested he is in favour of approving the Jackdaw gas field. -
13 Jul 26
Merlin celebrates being Employee Owned for 10 years
On 1 July 2026, Merlin marked a significant milestone - 10 years as an employee-owned company. To celebrate in true geoscientist style, we swapped our desks for hard hats and headed to Shropshire for a couple of days exploring the region’s fascinating geology while taking in its stunning landscapes. -
13 Jul 26
France: Ocean Winds reaches full power from its first floating offshore wind project in France
Ocean Winds (OW), the international offshore wind energy company created by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, celebrates reaching full power at its 30 MW Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating offshore wind farm. -
13 Jul 26
TGS and Allton announce agreement to accelerate OBN operations
TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, and Allton have announced the execution of a strategic collaboration agreement focused on accelerating the deployment of innovative deepwater ocean-bottom node (OBN) deployment and recovery technology -
13 Jul 26
Suriname: Halliburton wins integrated drilling and completions contracts for GranMorgu deepwater project offshore Suriname, operated by Totalenergies
Halliburton wins major integrated well construction contracts for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, operated by TotalEnergies. The agreement includes drilling and completions services for a long-term program.
