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08 May 26	UK: Elements Green acquires 300MW Newarthill BESS project to strengthen UK storage pipeline Elements Green has completed the acquisition of the Newarthill Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project from Geocore, marking a further expansion of its UK energy storage portfolio.
08 May 26	France: Voltalia announces commissioning of three solar power plants in southern France Voltalia, an international player in renewable energies, has announced the commissioning of three photovoltaic power plants in south of France, representing a total capacity of 26.9 megawatts.
08 May 26	UK: Thistle Wind Partners submits offshore plans for Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm Thistle Wind Partners (TWP) has taken the next step in the development of its Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm project with the submission of its offshore consent application to the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate - Licensing and Operation Team.
08 May 26	Norway: Norwegian Offshore Directorate grants Equinor a drilling permit for well 34/10-56 S The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Equinor a drilling permit for wellbore 34/10-56 S in production licence PL050 HS.
08 May 26	Vaalco Energy announces first quarter 2026 results VAALCO Energy has reported operational and financial results for the first quarter 2026. Additionally, the Company provided operational and financial guidance for the second quarter and full year of 2026.
08 May 26	Tunisia: JOINT OIL announces new bid round for Zarat Development and Joint Oil Block Exploration Acreage - appoints Moyes & Co as Strategic Advisor JOINT OIL announces New Bid Round for Zarat Development and Joint Oil Block Exploration Acreage; Appoints Moyes & Co. as Strategic Advisor
08 May 26	Saudi Arabia: Aramco and solutions by stc collaborate to deploy next-generation supercomputer, powering Upstream digital excellence
08 May 26	Australia: DOF Group announces contract award in the APAC Region DOF has announced a Substantial contract award for Subsea Commissioning Support services in the APAC Region. Skandi Inventor will be deployed for the execution of the offshore operations scheduled to commence in Q2 2027 in North Australian waters.
08 May 26	Brazil: Weatherford wins managed pressure drilling and subsea intervention contracts with Constellation Oil Services offshore Brazil Weatherford International has been awarded two contracts with Constellation Oil Services to support offshore operations in Brazil, strengthening its long-standing presence in the country’s deepwater market.
08 May 26	Peru: PetroTal, a publicly-traded oil and gas development and production company focused on the development of oil assets in Peru PetroTal, a publicly-traded oil and gas development and production company focused on the development of oil assets in Peru, has reported its operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
07 May 26	US: Devon Energy and Coterra Energy complete merger Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have announced the successful completion of their previously announced all-stock merge, creating a premier large-cap shale operator with a high-quality asset base anchored by a leading position in the economic core of the Delaware Basin.
07 May 26	UK: BW Offshore enters into an agreement with the Catcher field partners to amend the contract period for the FPSO BW Catcher BW Offshore has entered into an agreement with the Catcher field partners to amend the contract period for the FPSO BW Catcher. The amendments convert the current contract into an agreement with a defined end of term framework to 31 December 2030 (± 6 months) and remove the previous unilateral options for one-year extensions.
07 May 26	UK: NSTA heavyweights join impressive line-up of speakers at 25th All-Energy Conference Big hitters from the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) will lend their weight to thought-provoking conversations about the UK’s energy security at a flagship event in Scotland next week. The All-Energy Exhibition and Conference – which brings together leading voices from across the low-carbon sectors, and is celebrating its 25th anniversary – takes place in Glasgow on 13-14 May.
07 May 26	UK-wide collaboration in focus at OEUK’s first CCS & Hydrogen summit As Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Hydrogen sectors gather momentum, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) will host its first ever North Sea CCS & Hydrogen Summit at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on 1–2 June.
07 May 26	India: Sercel has delivered a contract to Khushi Oilfield Services to supply 3,000 WiNG 3C nodes for a 4D monitor seismic survey in India Sercel has delivered a contract to Khushi Oilfield Services, an Indian service company affiliated to Asian Energy Services, to supply 3,000 WiNG 3C nodes for a 4D monitor seismic survey to be acquired in Gujarat, western India, on behalf of Sun Petrochemicals, a leading Indian oil and gas company.
07 May 26	Shell announces first quarter 2026 results Shell has released its first quarter results and first quarter interim dividend announcement for 2026. Q1 2026 Adjusted Earnings of $6.9 billion reflect strong performance across the business. CFFO excluding working capital was $17.2 billion for the quarter. Working capital outflow of $11.2 billion in Q1 2026 reflects impact of unprecedented volatility in commodity prices.
07 May 26	Indonesia: Eni’s Geliga 1 giant gas discovery delivers exceptional test results offshore Indonesia Eni announces that the Geliga-1 discovery has been successfully tested. A Drill Stem Test (DST) was carried out, confirming outstanding reservoir productivity. Test results demonstrate high deliverability, further strengthening the strategic potential of Indonesia’s Kutei Basin and supporting accelerated development options leveraging existing and planned infrastructure.
07 May 26	UK needs 5GW of offshore wind every year to stay on track for government goals The UK needs to deliver at least 5 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind every year if it is to meet the government’s clean power goals, according to a new report published today by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).
07 May 26	Genel Energy announces trading and operations update Q1 2026 Genel Energy has issued a trading and operations update relating to Q1 2026, ahead of the Company's Annual General Meeting, which is being held today.
07 May 26	Harbour Energy announces Trading and Operations Update ahead of AGM Harbour Energy has provided an unaudited Trading and Operations Update for Q1 2026. This is issued ahead of the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held today at 10.00 BST.
07 May 26	US: 88 Energy secures rig for Augusta-1 exploration well, South Prudhoe, North Slope Alaska 88 Energy has secured Nordic-Calista Services Rig-3 to drill the Augusta-1 exploration well, located within the Company's South Prudhoe acreage on Alaska's North Slope (100% working interest, 16.7% royalty). The Company is progressing a farmout-led funding strategy, supported by its existing cash position, to enable the drilling of the Augusta-1 well in Q1 CY2027 while retaining material exposure to exploration upside.
07 May 26	UK: Centrica completes acquisition of 850MW Severn power station Centrica has announced the acquisition of the Severn Combined-Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in South Wales from Calon Energy Group for approximately £370 million.
07 May 26	Panoro Energy provides an operational and financial update in advance of its Q1 2026 results Panoro Energy, a Norwegian-listed independent E&P Company, with production, development and exploration assets in West and North Africa and exploration assets in South Africa, has provided an operational and financial update in advance of its Q1 2026 results which are scheduled for release on 21 May 2026
07 May 26	North Sea performance lifts DNO profits DNO, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today reported strong first-quarter results driven by record North Sea production and sharply higher March oil and gas prices. Operating profit surged 60 percent quarter-on-quarter to USD 284 million on revenues of USD 627 million, up 30 percent. Net profit for the period totaled USD 51 million.
07 May 26	Solstad Maritime announces Letter of Intent for CSV Normand Jarstein Solstad Maritime has announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Reach Subsea for the charter of the CSV Normand Jarstein for operation in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.