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13 May 26	Spain: Matrix strengthens its presence in Spain with the grid connection of two new renewable projects With the commissioning of these two projects, Matrix Renewables now reaches 15 interconnected projects in Spain, representing a combined installed capacity of 691 MW.
13 May 26	Egypt: TotalEnergies and EGAS sign a Cooperation Agreement on offshore exploration TotalEnergies and the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on exploration activities. The MoU covers a large area located in the north-western offshore of Egypt.
13 May 26	UK: Great Britain gains edge in race to secure sought-after components as Ofgem greenlight early construction funding for key energy projects Great Britain’s energy security and clean power ambitions have received a boost today (Tuesday 12 May) after Ofgem greenlit early construction funding (ECF) for a series of large electricity transmission projects in Scotland.
13 May 26	UK: RenewableUK sets out key measures for Energy Independence Bill to cut costs and boost energy security RenewableUK is recommending a number of key measures for the Government to include in its Energy Independence Bill, which was announced in the King’s Speech today.
13 May 26	UK: Offshore wind hits new heights, accounting for nearly a fifth of UK electricity generation The Crown Estate’s latest UK Offshore Wind Report has highlighted the increasingly vital role offshore wind plays in the UK’s energy mix, delivering nearly a fifth of the nation’s electricity in 2025.
13 May 26	UK: Pioneer Point Partners commits £100m to UK low-carbon heat network platform Pioneer Point Partners, the sustainable infrastructure investment firm, has announced its investment in Rendesco Limited, a UK-based developer, owner and operator of low-carbon heat networks.
13 May 26	Proxima Fusion convenes Industrial Development Board to scale Europe’s fusion future Proxima Fusion has announced the creation of its Industrial Development Board (IDB), bringing together some of Europe's most experienced industrial and energy leaders to accelerate the shift from fusion science to large-scale industrial deployment.
13 May 26	UK/India: Dolphin Drilling secures UK contract with Harbour Energy and the continuation of its drilling contract for Oil India Limited Dolphin Drilling has secured a new contract with Harbour Energy for the use of its semi-submersible drilling rig Paul B. Loyd Jr. in the UK sector of the North Sea. The Company has also announced that the deepwater capable semisubmersible rig Blackford Dolphin will continue its drilling contract for Oil India Limited.
13 May 26	bp enters North Ustyurt PSA in Uzbekistan bp has confirmed its entry into a production sharing agreement (PSA) for six blocks in the North Ustyurt region of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The agreement includes the Boyterak, Terengquduq, Birqori, Kharoy, Qoraqalpoq and Qulboy blocks.
13 May 26	UK: Mubadala invests in Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm alongside Consortium led by Apollo Funds Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, has announced a US$325 million investment in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, which, once completed, will be the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, located off the Norfolk coast in the United Kingdom.
13 May 26	Denmark: Stena Recycling achieves major advances toward full-scale recycling of wind turbine blades Stena Recycling in Denmark and Stena Recycling’s Research & Development department, together with Vestas, have developed a recycling system and reached the testing phase in the project - an important step toward using the recycling method on an industrial scale.
13 May 26	RWE delivers strong financial performance in 2025 and sets course for exceptional earnings growth until 2031 RWE has delivered a strong performance in fiscal 2025 – both operationally and financially. The forecast was clearly met, with adjusted EBITDA of €5.1 billion and adjusted net income of €1.8 billion.
13 May 26	Eni and MSC Cruises: Enilive’s HVO diesel biofuel successfully tested for maritime transport Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to power cruise ship engines.
13 May 26	UK: EnergyPathways signs agreement with ABP to locate MESH onshore facilities at Port of Barrow EnergyPathways and ABP to evaluate Port of Barrow as a location to develop its nationally significant MESH energy storage project.
13 May 26	Colombia: Arrow Exploration announces exploration well IC-1 log results Arrow Exploration Corp has provided an update on operational activity at the Icaco field on the Tapir Block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia. The Icaco 1 exploration well (IC-1) encountered multiple hydrocarbon-bearing intervals. Arrow plans to production test the IC-1 well in the three formations that are hydrocarbon-bearing.
13 May 26	UK: £15m available for UK offshore wind supply chain funding through The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator An additional £15m of early-stage development funding is being made available through The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator to support offshore wind supply chain businesses and projects.
13 May 26	Italy: Iberdrola expands its generation capacity in Italy to 450 MW with new wind project Iberdrola has reached an agreement to acquire a wind power plant with an installed capacity of 40 MW, located in Basilicata (Italy) from Belenergia, an Italian based renewable energy group, and RGREEN INVEST, a French investment firm focused on green infrastructure investments in the energy transition sector.
12 May 26	Turkey: ENKA and GE Vernova mark the start of commercial operation of Türkiye’s first HA-powered plant ENKA and GE Vernova have announced the start of commercial operations at the 852 megawatts (MW) Kirklareli power plant in Kirklareli, about 20 miles from the Bulgarian border in Türkiye. The facility is the first HA-powered plant in the country and represents a significant milestone in the modernization of Türkiye’s power generation fleet.
12 May 26	Nigeria: Petralon Energy ramps up production on Dawes Island by ~2,800 bpd, bringing DI-3 well onstream in under 6 months Within six months of achieving First Oil on the Dawes Island Field, indigenous operator Petralon Energy has commenced production on its second consecutive well, DI-3. Production on the well commenced on the 14th of March 2026 and has since delivered average additional daily production of approx. 2,800 bopd, bringing the field's combined production capacity to approx. 4,800 bopd.
12 May 26	Angola: Etu Energias confirms success at the Espadarte 7ST2 well - a milestone for Angola’s private oil and gas sector Etu Energias has announced the successful completion of the Espadarte 7ST2 (ESP 7ST2) appraisal well in Block 2/05, located in the Lower Congo Basin. The ESP 7ST2 well delivered highly positive indicators for the development of the area.
12 May 26	UK: Tesla Launches £199 Renewable Energy Bundle in the UK Tesla has rolled out a new bundled home energy offering in the United Kingdom. In partnership with certified installer BOXT, Tesla is now offering a Renewable Energy Bundle that provides an eight-panel solar installation and a Powerwall 3 home battery for £199 per month.
12 May 26	Syria: TotalEnergies signs a Cooperation Agreement on offshore exploration TotalEnergies together with its partners QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips, has signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) relating to the exploration of Block 3 offshore Syria in the Mediterranean Sea.
12 May 26	UK: British Solar Renewables acquires Berden Solar Park British Solar Renewables (BSR) has acquired Berden Solar Farm, a consented, ready-to-build solar project located near Bishop’s Stortford in Essex. The project is a 56MWp ground-mounted solar development, situated on approximately 177 acres of land.
12 May 26	Australia: OEG secures multi-million-dollar CCU contract extension with a global operator to support Bass Strait operations OEG has secured a long-term multi-million-dollar contract extension with a global operator to support its offshore drilling operations in the Bass Strait field, Australia, until the end of field life, expected to be in 2036.
12 May 26	North Star secures major tranche of North Sea ERRV contracts, reinforcing offshore safety and UK energy security North Star, the UK’s leading fully integrated offshore infrastructure service provider, has secured a significant multi-million-pound pipeline of North Sea emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) contracts across 17 vessels in its fleet. The awards represent approx. 50 years of combined contract duration.