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10 Jun 26	Petrobras has entered into an agreement with Equinor to acquire a 50% stake in the Itaimbezinho block, located offshore in the Campos Basin.
10 Jun 26	France: Vestas announces 112 MW of new orders in France Vestas has announced 112 MW of new orders in France as part of its Q2 2026 order intake.
10 Jun 26	UK: NESO and electricity networks issue offers to over half of energy projects needed by 2030 National Energy System Operator (NESO), together with Energy Networks Association (ENA) and network operators, has confirmed that more than half (58%) of connection offers for transmission and distribution projects in the <2030 pipeline have now been issued as of 10 June.
10 Jun 26	US: APA Corporation advances Alaska position with strategic acquisition APA Corporation has announced an agreement to acquire Savant Alaska for approx. $70 million in upfront consideration prior to customary closing adjustments, plus additional contingent payments tied to future development of APA’s eastern North Slope position.
10 Jun 26	Germany: TWAICE provides BESS Analytics for major German Battery Storage Project in Alfeld TWAICE has announced that it is providing its platform to the renewable energy company BayWa r.e., the third-party operations and maintenance (O&M) provider for the 137.5 MW / 282 MWh Alfeld project in Lower Saxony, Germany. Owned by Danish investment fund Scale Fund, the project represents a significant addition to Germany’s rapidly expanding battery storage market.
10 Jun 26	UK: Pressure builds on UK government to greenlight Rosebank Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the arrival of the Rosebank FPSO vessel on site to the west of Shetland as pressure is mounting on the government to formally approve the development. The arrival of the PetroJarl Rosebank at the field marks a major milestone in the project, the largest undeveloped oil and gas field in the UK.
10 Jun 26	Equatorial Guinea: TGS begins first phase of major offshore seismic dataset in Equatorial Guinea TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, has announced the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Hydrocarbon and Mining Development of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to create an offshore MegaSurvey, a large-scale multi-client seismic product.
10 Jun 26	Spain: Plenitude has started production across the entire Renopool plant in Spain, its largest photovoltaic project built worldwide Plenitude has started production at the second 200 MW block of the Renopool photovoltaic project, located in the municipality of Solana de los Barros, in Badajoz (Extremadura, Spain). Renopool, the largest solar project ever built by the company worldwide with a total installed capacity of 330 MW, is now fully operational.
10 Jun 26	EU to mobilise up to €25 billion for renewable energy and clean technology by 2035 through Pact for the Mediterranean initiative The European Union has launched the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation (T-MED) – a flagship initiative under the Pact for the Mediterranean. T-MED aims to accelerate the development of renewable energy, hydrogen, clean technology manufacturing and modern electricity networks across the Mediterranean region, supporting a more integrated, sustainable and interconnected Mediterranean energy market.
10 Jun 26	The Nordex Group secures 100 MW order in Eastern Europe The Nordex Group has won a new 100 MW order in Eastern Europe. The contract includes the supply and commission of 17 wind turbines. The order comprises N163/5.X turbines and includes a multi-year service and maintenance agreement to support reliable turbine performance over the long term.
10 Jun 26	Malaysia: EnQuest announces proposed $833 million acquisition of participating interests in PSCs offshore Malaysia EnQuest has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EnQuest Petroleum Production Malaysia, has agreed to acquire three separate packages that include interests in four offshore production sharing contracts in Malaysia.
10 Jun 26	Tullow Oil issues statement in advance of the Group's Annual General Meeting (AGM). Tullow Oil has issued a statement in advance of the Group's Annual General Meeting (AGM). The drilling campaign in Ghana continues to progress well with encouraging results to date reinforcing the Company's growing confidence in delivering production at the higher end of its guidance range.
10 Jun 26	SLB collaborates with Qualcomm on edge AI solutions for energy operations Global energy technology company SLB has announced a memorandum of understanding with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to enable edge AI solutions for the energy industry, supporting real-time operational decision-making across wells, facilities and production systems.
10 Jun 26	Greenland Energy Company announces Haliburton Agreement and updates progress on 2026 Greenland exploration program Greenland Energy Company, an oil exploration company focused on East Greenland's Jameson Land Basin, has announced via a shareholder letter operational and strategic updates following its recent public listing, including a services agreement with Halliburton and updates on its 2026 exploration program.
10 Jun 26	Pampa Energía selects Halliburton to support enterprise digital transformation Halliburton has entered into a multi-year agreement with Pampa Energía to support the digital transformation of its unconventional operations in Vaca Muerta, one of the world’s most significant shale plays.
10 Jun 26	GWEC Report: Fast-track offshore wind to help prevent future energy crises Governments across the world should expedite the development and construction of offshore wind farms to help shield their economies from the impacts of future energy crises, according to a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council.
09 Jun 26	Namibia: Shell advances exploration in Namibia’s Orange Basin with latest well results Shell, alongside its partners QatarEnergy and NAMCOR, has reported encouraging exploration results from its Merlin-1X exploration well in Petroleum Exploration Licence No. 0039 (PEL 0039), offshore Namibia, further advancing its evaluation of this Orange Basin block.
09 Jun 26	UK: Spirit Energy, a Centrica business, has announced the Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) Peak Cluster development has achieved a major milestone Spirit Energy, a Centrica business, has announced the Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) Peak Cluster development - the world’s largest cement decarbonisation project - has achieved a major milestone that brings the decarbonisation of 40 percent of the UK’s vital cement and lime industry a step closer, securing thousands of industrial jobs and contributing to the shift towards cleaner, more sustainable industry.
09 Jun 26	bp simplifies organizational structure and announces leadership appointments bp has set out its new organizational structure to simplify the company, improve performance and grow value for shareholders. From 1 July 2026, bp will be organized around two distinct business segments – Upstream and Downstream – replacing the current three-segment structure.
09 Jun 26	Avangrid celebrates multiple prestigious awards Avangrid, a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, celebrates twelve honors so far this year, the company, its subsidiaries, and leadership have received. These accolades reflect Avangrid’s unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, community impact, operation excellence, and innovation.
09 Jun 26	Egypt: Alcazar Energy Partners signs acquisition terms with NREA in respect of the 580 MW Gabel el Zeit Wind Project in Egypt Alcazar Energy Partners ('AEP'), a leading independent infrastructure fund manager focused on utility-scale renewable energy projects in growth markets, has signed acquisition terms with the New and Renewable Energy Authority ('NREA') in respect of the 580 MW Gabel el Zeit Wind Project located in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate.
09 Jun 26	Chile: ACCIONA Energía doubles energy storage plans in Chile ACCIONA Energía will build a new 1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile, strengthening renewable energy integration and improving grid stability.
09 Jun 26	Croatia: EBRD invests €50 million to strengthen capital markets and green financing in Croatia EBRD invests €50 million in €400 million senior preferred bond issued by Erste Bank Croatia. Financing supports green investments and strengthens resilience of banking sector.
09 Jun 26	EBRD supports renewables in south-eastern Europe The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €175 million loan to Public Power Corporation (PPC) to support renewable energy projects across Bulgaria, Greece and Romania.
09 Jun 26	UK: New report from Aurora Energy Research finds that increasing Scottish onshore wind deployment after 2030 could reduce energy system costs by £5bn A new independent report by leading energy market analysts Aurora Energy Research, commissioned by the Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum SOWDF has found that rebalancing a share of planned Scottish offshore wind towards Scottish onshore wind after 2030 would deliver a lower-cost energy system and accelerate progress towards energy security.