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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.
09 Jun 26	UK: The Crown Estate to launch tender for Morgan offshore wind site in the Irish Sea The Crown Estate intends to launch a competitive tender process next month to bring the Morgan offshore wind site back to market, with a view to awarding it to a developer in late 2026. The site with the potential for up to 1.5GW in the Irish Sea was brought to market through Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4 in 2021 but development was discontinued in January 2026.
09 Jun 26	Sweden: Bilfinger to deliver major district heating accumulator for E.ON in Sweden – reducing emissions by up to 50 percent International industrial services provider Bilfinger has been awarded a contract by E.ON to deliver a large-scale district heating accumulator for the city of Malmö. With a height of approx. 70 meters and a storage capacity of around 2,400 MWh, the facility represents the largest single investment in district heating in the city in many years.
09 Jun 26	Nordex Group records 155 MW of new orders in Southern Europe and Türkiye In the past weeks, the Nordex Group secured new orders totalling 155 MW in multiple South Europe countries and additional further ones also again in Türkiye. The contracts include the supply and installation of 34 wind turbines.
09 Jun 26	US: Zephyr Energy announces Paradox project update - Key step towards first gas Zephyr Energy has provided an update on activity in the Paradox Basin, Utah, U.S., including the successful completion of the gas pipeline in-line inspection process. This allows for the formal commencement of the regulatory approval process required to ship gas on the publicly regulated pipeline connected to Zephyr's leaseholding in the Paradox project.
09 Jun 26	Cote d'Ivoire: VAALCO Energy announces Baobab field production resumes after successful FPSO refurbishment VAALCO Energy has announced that the Baobab field on CI-40 block, offshore Côte d’Ivoire is back online following the successful Baobab Ivoirien Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel ('FPSO') refurbishment.
09 Jun 26	Barbados puts 19 offshore blocks out to tender Barbados has officially opened a new offshore licensing drive, inviting international energy companies to bid on 19 ultra-deepwater blocks. The launch of the 2026 Offshore Petroleum Direct Negotiations creates a three-month window for proposals to explore for oil and natural gas in the island’s waters.