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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.
16 Apr 26	Australia: Georgina Energy provides update on Hussar EP513 drill contract Georgina Energy has announced that, following extensive consideration, it has executed a letter awarding Ensign Australia for the proposed drilling program at Hussar EP513.
16 Apr 26	UK: Geothermal Engineering Ltd secures government grant to advance lithium extraction in Cornwall Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL), the UK’s leading developer of geothermal power and critical minerals extraction, has successfully secured new funding from the UK government as part of the competitive DRIVE35 funding programme.
16 Apr 26	Equatorial Guinea: TGS Signs strategic agreement with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to advance seismic data development TGS has signed a strategic agreement with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, for the acquisition, processing, reprocessing and promotion of seismic and geophysical data across the country’s offshore basins.
16 Apr 26	US/Namibia: 88 Energy provides summary of activities for the quarter ended 88 Energy has provided a summary of activities for the quarter ended 31 March 2026.
16 Apr 26	Italy: Zenith Energy provides update on submission of Novazza EIA Zenith Energy has provided an update in connection with its two applications for exploration permits covering Italy's two largest uranium deposits, located in the Lombardy region: the Val Vedello deposit in the Province of Sondrio and the Novazza deposit in the Province of Bergamo.
16 Apr 26	US: Union Jack Oil provides Crossroads well Southern Oklahoma USA update AIM-listed Union Jack Oil, a UK and USA focused onshore hydrocarbon, production, development, exploration and investment company, has been informed by Reach Oil and Gas Company (the 'Operator') that there has been a short delay to the spud date for the Crossroads well, located in Southern Oklahoma, USA. The Operator is confident that the well will be spudded before the end of April 2026
16 Apr 26	Poland: Wind Mover has started her first project following delivery Cadeler’s newbuild wind installation vessel Wind Mover is installing the very first turbine on her first transportation and installation campaign following her delivery last year. From Port of Rønne in the Danish island of Bornholm, Wind Mover and her team will continue to support Vestas and Baltic Power on the installation of 15MW turbines at the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm in the Polish Baltic Sea.
16 Apr 26	UK: Full Circle secures major contract with ENGIE UK for maintenance of wind turbines Full Circle Wind Services has secured a major contract for the long-term maintenance of 28 Senvion turbines across six UK wind farms, part of a jointly owned venture by ENGIE UK and Equitix. The contract was signed late last year, and the operations commenced on 1 February 2026. This project marks Full Circle’s largest Senvion deal in the UK to date.
16 Apr 26	Norway: AkerBP provides first quarter 2026 trading update Aker BP will publish its report for the first quarter of 2026 on 7 May 2026. Today, the company provides preliminary production and sales figures for the quarter.
16 Apr 26	UK: Solar farm that could power 160,000 homes proposed for East Yorkshire PS Renewables has launched plans for Clean Air Solar Farm - its sixth solar Development Consent Order project to reach this stage. Partnering with Orsted, who they have previously collaborated with on One Earth Solar Farm, Clean Air could make a significant contribution to reducing our reliance on fossil fuels by generating enough power for up to 160,000 homes each year.
16 Apr 26	Russia: NOVATEK reports preliminary operating data for the first quarter 2026 NOVATEK has reported preliminary operating data for the first quarter 2026. In the first quarter 2026, hydrocarbon production totaled 174.7 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), including 22.03 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas and 3.62 million tons (mmt) of liquid hydrocarbons (gas condensate and crude oil), resulting in an increase in total hydrocarbons produced by 5.6 mmboe, or by 3.3% compared to the first quarter 2025.