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25 Aug 26	UK: Masdar strengthens commitment to UK energy security with second battery storage project starting operations Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has strengthened its commitment to UK energy security with its second battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the country starting commercial operations. The opening of the facility in Rochdale is the latest milestone in Masdar’s planned £1 billion investment program in BESS projects in the UK.
25 Aug 26	Malaysia: Viridien commences seismic imaging of first hybrid streamer/node 3D multi-client survey of Langkasuka Basin offshore Malaysia Viridien has commenced seismic imaging of the Langkasuka multi-client 3D (MC3D) hybrid survey. The Langkasuka MC3D is the first-ever combined streamer and sparse ocean bottom node (OBN) multi-client 3D seismic dataset acquired in the Asia-Pacific region and marked the first deployment of dual Sercel TPSTM broadband seismic sources on a hybrid-receiver survey in the region.
25 Aug 26	Norway: SLB selected as strategic reservoir partner for the Havstjerne carbon storage project SLB has been selected as strategic reservoir partner for the Havstjerne carbon storage project in the Norwegian North Sea, providing technology and engineering services for the concept and front-end engineering and design (FEED) phases. The Havstjerne project is a large-scale offshore carbon storage development in Norway intended to serve industrial emitters across Europe, operated by Harbour Energy in consortium with Stella Maris CCS, a Yinson Production company.
25 Aug 26	Brazil: bp awards Halliburton integrated contract for Bumerangue field appraisal in Brazil Halliburton has received an integrated contract by bp for the first appraisal campaign in the Bumerangue field, offshore deepwater Brazil. The award includes a comprehensive suite of services to fast-track the appraisal campaign for bp’s discovery.
25 Aug 26	The President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met today with Eni Chief Executive Officer Claudio Descalzi to discuss Eni's strong partnership with Egypt and the company’s upcoming new initiatives. During the meeting, Eni CEO Descalzi reviewed the company’s recent investments in the Country’s Upstream sector, which helped to confirm Eni’s role as Egypt’s top oil and gas producer and continue creating value for Egypt’s energy sector by driving a substantial increase in new gas production.
25 Aug 26	India: BW LPG announces sale of BW Birch BW LPG, the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, has announced that its 52%-owned subsidiary, BW LPG India, has entered into an agreement to sell the 2007-built BW Birch for continued trading.
25 Aug 26	UAE: ADNOC awards McDermott mega offshore EPCI contract to advance Umm Shaif Field development McDermott has been awarded a mega engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract by ADNOC for Package 4 of the Umm Shaif Integrated Gas Cap and Surface Pressure Boosting (SPB) Project. The project is a critical component of the Umm Shaif Long Term Development Plan (LTDP), designed to maximize gas recovery from the field and increase gas production.
25 Aug 26	ENERCON receives the final type certificate for its flagship turbine, the E-175 EP5 E2 ENERCON has received the final type certificate for its flagship turbine, the E-175 EP5 E2. Following the successful completion of the validation phase, certification body TÜV SÜD confirmed compliance with the international IECRE standard and officially handed over the certification documents.
25 Aug 26	H1 Interim Financial Results 2026: Cadeler delivers on its strategy, with strong financial results Cadeler has published its interim financial results for the first half of 2026 reporting strong financial performance, with both revenue and EBITDA more than doubling compared to Cadeler’s results for the first half of 2025. The results demonstrate that Cadeler’s fleet strategy is delivering as intended, positioning the company to support customers through the next phase of offshore wind development.
25 Aug 26	India: Synergia Energy provides Cambay PSC update Synergia Energy has announced an update regarding its Cambay PSC (WI 50%) in India. Following the workover of the C-19z, C-64 and C-74 legacy wells, a program to tie in associated gas via a newly constructed in-field pipeline network to the C-73 gas export facility has been completed.
25 Aug 26	Norway: Okea receives award for improved recovery on its oil fields This year's winner of the Norwegian Offshore Directorate's 'Improved Recovery Award' has worked systematically to revitalise the Draugen and Brage fields. This has resulted in increased reserves and resources, higher production and extended lifetimes.
25 Aug 26	Norway: More gas for 30-year-old Troll A The Troll A platform in the North Sea is being supplied with additional gas. On 22 August production started from the Troll Phase 3 stage 2 subsea project. The project accelerates production of 55 billion standard cubic metres of gas from the Troll West reservoir. This corresponds to nearly two years of France’s gas demand.
25 Aug 26	Falklands/South Africa: Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas notes Navitas update on PL001 North Falklands Licence and Block 1 CBK offshore South Africa Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, the oil and gas exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, notes the recent announcements from its strategic partner Navitas Petroleum regarding assets in the Falkland Islands and South Africa.
25 Aug 26	Iraq: Gulf Keystone announces its results for the half year ended 30 June 2026 Gulf Keystone, a leading independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, has announced its results for the half year ended 30 June 2026.
25 Aug 26	Norway: Will someone give Linerle another chance with EOR? Advanced methods can yield enhanced oil and gas recovery. So far, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate has identified three discoveries on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) that may be suitable for enhanced recovery using advanced methods (EOR). One of them remains unclaimed.
25 Aug 26	Indonesia: TGS awarded extension to largest seismic acquisition project offshore Indonesia TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, has announced a one-month extension to the largest seismic streamer acquisition contract offshore Indonesia. The extension is scheduled to commence in August.
25 Aug 26	Norway: DNO divests non-core interests, continues to build financial muscle DNO, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has announced an agreement with Equinor Energy AS under which selected non-core license interests will be transferred to Equinor in return for a significantly reduced decommissioning deposit and a corresponding improvement in near-term liquidity.
24 Aug 26	Aker Solutions to accelerate carbon capture and removal projects with Microsoft Aker Solutions has signed an agreement with Microsoft to advance the maturity, bankability and delivery of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects across the globe.
24 Aug 26	Australia: Comet Ridge completes the purchase Santos’ 42.86% share of the Mahalo JV area Comet Ridge and Santos have completed the transaction for Comet Ridge to purchase Santos’ 42.86% share of the Mahalo JV area. Comet Ridge now holds 100% of the entire Mahalo Gas Hub area and is the Operator.
24 Aug 26	Italy: Vestas announces a new 65 MW order in Italy Vestas has announced a new 65 MW order in Italy as part of its Q3 order intake. The 65 MW order includes includes V162-6.5 MW turbines and a 25-year AOM 5000 Service Agreement. Delivery and commissioning is planned for second half of 2027.
24 Aug 26	Norway: Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi join forces to search for Norway’s next major discoveries Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi are establishing a strategic exploration collaboration to pursue some of the largest remaining opportunities on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The aim is to increase the chances of major discoveries that can support new standalone field developments and long-term value creation.
24 Aug 26	Norway: Equinor and Uniper sign 15-year gas sales agreement for supplies to Germany Equinor and the energy company Uniper have signed a 15-year agreement for supplies of natural gas to Germany. Under the agreement, Equinor will deliver more than 30 TWh (ca. 2.8 billion cubic metres) of natural gas per year to Uniper.
24 Aug 26	SLB launches ExaCT Electrical Downhole CT Control System SLB has launched the ExaCT™ electrical downhole coiled tubing (CT) control system, an advanced intervention platform that introduces real-time electrical control to coiled tubing operations. By replacing pressure-dependent hydraulic actuation with electrical communication, power delivery and telemetry, the ExaCT system gives operators greater visibility, precision and control, helping improve intervention execution and reservoir access.
24 Aug 26	Falklands: Rockhopper Exploration announces Sea Lion update and potential Capital Raise AIM-listed Rockhopper Exploration, the oil and gas company with key interests in the North Falkland Basin ('NFB'), notes the update published this morning by the operator Navitas Petroleum LP, which holds its interests in the NFB through its indirect subsidiary Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Ltd, on Sea Lion development progress.
24 Aug 26	Germany: Zelestra brings first German project into operation with 27.5 MW Klevenow solar plant Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has reached full commercial operation at its 27.5 MWdc Klevenow solar plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany - the company's first project to come online in the country. Two more solar plants and a BESS project are set to enter construction before the year is out.