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19 Apr 26	Venezuela: Repsol agrees on conditions to increase its oil production in Venezuela Repsol has signed an agreement with the Venezuelan Ministry of Hydrocarbons and the state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) that will allow it to increase production of oil at Petroquiriquire (60% PDVSA, 40% Repsol), ensure payment mechanisms, and strengthen the operational framework for its activities in the country, under the Framework Agreement originally signed in 2023.
19 Apr 26	Italy: ACCIONA Energía secures contracts to decarbonize energy-intensive industry in Italy ACCIONA Energía has signed bilateral agreements totaling 800GWh of renewable energy to support the decarbonization of multiple energy-intensive industrial clients in Italy, including steel producer Acciaierie Venete.
18 Apr 26	GoSubsea and Envirent form strategic rental alliance to deliver end-to-end offshore solutions Two of Norway’s fastest-growing offshore companies, GoSubsea and Envirent, have announced a strategic partnership that combines technical expertise with expanded service offerings. The partnership marks a significant step in improving access to integrated subsea ROV tooling and survey equipment for the offshore industry.
17 Apr 26	Canada: New Board of Directors begins tenure at Energy NL Energy NL today held its Annual General Meeting in St. John’s. Along with the new Chair and Vice Chair assuming their roles, results of member elections were announced and six new members joined the Board of Directors.
17 Apr 26	DNV and Equinor introduce the Event Learning Taxonomy CLUE to improve incident understanding for industry DNV in collaboration with the international energy company Equinor, has introduced a new incident taxonomy that helps organizations improve how they classify, understand, and learn from incidents. The taxonomy, called Event Learning Taxonomy CLUE, uses neutral language, fewer categories, and a systems-based approach to strengthen learning and reduce bias.
17 Apr 26	Libya: Sulzer establishes Libya joint venture with JSIL Sulzer has signed a joint venture with Jawaby Services & Investments Ltd (JSIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), to provide rotating equipment services in Libya.
17 Apr 26	Stegra joins European Resilience Alliance for clean hydrogen The European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen & Derivatives (ERA) brings together companies that have committed to, and will be contributing to, the decarbonization of European industry by investing in renewable and clean hydrogen.
17 Apr 26	Philippines: Vena Group expands Ilocos Norte Solar Portfolio with Astra Solar Power Project Vena Group, a leading green solutions provider driving the energy and digital infrastructure transition across the Asia-Pacific region, has announced the successful financial close of the 80.6 MWp Astra Solar Power Project in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
17 Apr 26	Germany: Orrön Energy sells a solar energy project for up to MEUR 5.6 and reports further progress across its greenfield portfolio Orrön Energy, an independent, publicly listed renewable energy company within the Lundin Group of Companies, has completed the sale of an additional 91 MW solar energy project in Germany, for a total consideration of up to MEUR 5.6, of which MEUR 2.4 was paid at completion.
17 Apr 26	Transocean announces $158 million award for ultra-deepwater drillship Transocean has announced that the Deepwater Asgard was awarded a five-well contract in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea with an undisclosed operator. The estimated 390-day campaign is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026 and contribute approx. $158 million in backlog, excluding additional services and compensation for mobilization and demobilization.
17 Apr 26	Gabon: Assala announces the first oil of ‘Grand N’Gongui’ field Assala Gabon has announced the start of production from the Grand N’Gongui (GNG) field. The field contains a 10–15 metre oil rim within the Gamba Formation, with up to 350 MMstb of stock tank oil initially in place (STOIIP).
17 Apr 26	Germany: Qualitas Energy secures 126 MW in latest onshore wind energy tender in Germany Qualitas Energy has secured 126 MW in the February onshore wind energy tender, reinforcing its role in Germany’s energy transition. The award comprises three projects including a total of 18 wind turbines.
16 Apr 26	J&S Subsea Limited expands African presence through Westpaq partnership J&S Subsea Limited has strengthened its international growth strategy through a new partnership with Westpaq International, supporting expansion across key markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.
16 Apr 26	UK: Competitiveness must be enabled by policy to secure offshore wind delivery, says OEUK Senior figures from the offshore wind industry will meet in Aberdeen and London on the 6th and 7th May as Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) hosts its Wind Insight 2026 breakfast briefings – events billed as a reality check on the investment, infrastructure and policy decisions shaping the sector’s future.
16 Apr 26	Dark Mode Ads: Plenitude’s vision for the future of urban communication 'Dark Mode Ads' is Plenitude’s new communication project designed to reduce the energy consumption of digital advertising across its Italian stores and in its advertising campaigns in Italy, Spain and France. Starting today, Plenitude will switch all LED screen creativities to dark mode, achieving energy savings of up to 74% compared to the traditional display of the same images.
16 Apr 26	UK: Kent awarded EPCm contract for MorGen Energy's West Wales 20MW Green Hydrogen Plant Kent, a leading global engineering and project delivery company at the forefront of the energy transition, has been awarded a contract by MorGen Energy to deliver Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCm) services for their West Wales 20MW green hydrogen plant located at Milford Haven.
16 Apr 26	Tunisia: Scatec starts commercial operation of the 60 MW Tozeur solar power plant in Tunisia Scatec, a leading renewable energy provider, and Aeolus, part of Toyota Tsusho Group, have reached commercial operations date (COD) of the 60 MW Tozeur solar power plant in Tunisia with retroactive effect from 4 March 2026. The project will generate predictable revenues under a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tunisian state utility Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz (STEG).
16 Apr 26	UK: UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south-west coast A four-week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment.