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13 Feb 26	Denmark: Weatherford awarded multi-year Integrated Completions contract in Denmark Weatherford International has been awarded a multi-year Integrated Completions contract by TotalEnergies in Denmark. The contract underscores TotalEnergies’ confidence in Weatherford’s technical expertise, execution capabilities, and commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality well solutions.
13 Feb 26	UK: European Energy secures contracts for three UK solar projects in AR7a auction European Energy has been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) for three of its solar projects in the UK government’s Allocation Round 7a (AR7a), representing a combined capacity of 116 MWp.
13 Feb 26	Germany: Orrön Energy receives MEUR 1.6 from a previously announced portfolio transaction Orrön Energy has announced that closing has occurred, and a milestone has been achieved, for one of the three solar projects forming part of the portfolio transaction announced in December 2025, triggering payments totalling MEUR 1.6.
13 Feb 26	US: Helix Exploration announces operational update Helix Exploration, the helium exploration and development company with near-term production assets within the 'Montana Helium Fairway', has provided an operational update on its flagship Rudyard project.
13 Feb 26	Aramco signs MoU with Microsoft to help advance industrial AI and digital talent transformation Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Microsoft have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help Aramco explore a series of digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, enhance digital capabilities, and strengthen workforce development in Saudi Arabia.
13 Feb 26	ADNOC Drilling delivers best year on record with 2025 net profit of $1.45 billion ADNOC Drilling Company has announced record fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, marking a step change in scale, technology-enabled performance and excellence in execution.
13 Feb 26	Oman: PETRONAS secures Oman’s Block 18 - advancing global exploration portfolio PETRONAS has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, PC Oman Ventures Ltd (PCOVL) has signed a Concession Agreement with the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and OQ Exploration and Production Batinah Offshore LLC (OQEP) as its partner for the exploration of oil and gas in Block 18.
12 Feb 26	European industry leaders warn again: there is no competitive and green Europe without strong industry Two years after the Antwerp Declaration, leaders of key industry sectors once again warned Ursula Von der Leyen at the European Industry Summit 2026 that immediate action is still needed to restore the competitiveness of European Industry. Since 2024, the Antwerp Declaration Monitoring Framework has been monitoring tangible progress.
12 Feb 26	Netherlands/Germany: Europe's offshore gas industry hits new milestone with North Sea's first 'Grade A' methane-certified gas project Europe’s transition to offshore gas production with lower methane emissions has reached a new milestone. The Dutch-German N05-A gas development, operated by Netherlands-based exploration and production company ONE-Dyas, has become the first natural gas production project in the North Sea to be independently certified as meeting the highest grade under MiQ’s methane emissions standard.
12 Feb 26	UK: OEUK urges cross-party backing for a modern industrial Scotland secured by homegrown energy Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has urged all political parties to unite behind Scotland’s offshore energy sector, saying that without urgent cross-party support, the country risks losing both secure homegrown energy and the wider industrial base that depends on it
12 Feb 26	Indonesia: SLB awarded multiple offshore drilling contracts by Mubadala Energy for Tangkulo deepwater development in Indonesia Global energy technology company SLB has been awarded multiple offshore drilling services contracts by Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, for the Tangkulo natural gas deepwater development and associated exploration and appraisal drilling activities in the Andaman Sea, offshore Indonesia.
12 Feb 26	UAE: DNV certifies ADNOC's West Aquifer CO2 storage site at endorsement stage DNV has announced that ADNOC has been awarded a CO2 Storage Certificate at the Site Endorsement stage for its West Aquifer CO2 storage development, marking a significant milestone for the United Arab Emirates and the wider region in advancing large scale carbon capture and storage (CCS).
12 Feb 26	Romania: Scatec reaches financial close and starts construction of 190 MW solar in Romania Scatec, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, has reached financial close for its 190 MW solar portfolio 'Dobrun & Sadova' in Romania, and will now start construction. The projects are supported by a 15-year Contract-for-Difference (CfD) with Opcom, the Romanian electricity market operator, covering approximately 70% of the estimated production.
12 Feb 26	Argentina: Eni, YPF and XRG sign Joint Development Agreement advancing Argentina LNG Eni, YPF and XRG, the foundational project partners, today announced they have signed a binding Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to advance Argentina LNG. This large-scale integrated gas and liquefaction project will unlock Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale basin and help position the country as a long-term global LNG supplier.
12 Feb 26	UK: Great British Energy announces Aberdeen headquarters Marischal Square development in Aberdeen city centre has been confirmed as the permanent home for Great British Energy (GBE). The new HQ will host GBE's main corporate functions, supply chain activities, and major development projects including ambitions in deep-water offshore wind.
12 Feb 26	Elemental Energies acquires Applied Petroleum Technology Integrated subsurface, wells, and facilities specialist, Elemental Energies, has announced its acquisition of the specialist geoscience company, Applied Petroleum Technology (APT).
12 Feb 26	Norway: Vår Energi and its partner Kistos Energy have drilled a dry well in the Balder area in the North Sea Vår Energi and its partner Kistos Energy have drilled a dry well in the Balder area in the North Sea. Well 25/8-C-23 D ('Prince Updip') was drilled in production licence 027, from the Ringhorne installation.
12 Feb 26	US: Helium One Global provides Galactica Project update Helium One Global, the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA, has provided an update following the Blue Star Helium announcement issued today regarding the Galactica Project.
12 Feb 26	UK: New auction delivers unprecedented clean, homegrown power Britain has taken another significant leap towards energy independence and lower bills as it announces record levels of new solar and onshore wind projects as part of its latest renewables auction.
12 Feb 26	Noble Corporation reports fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. Solid fourth quarter performance brought full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to the upper half of the original guidance range and contributed to another year of strong free cash flow.
12 Feb 26	TGS announces Q4 2025 results TGS has reported interim financial results for Q4 2025. Q4 Revenues of USD 363 million, driven by strong multi-client performance (sales-to-investment of 2.0x for the full year 2025). Solid order inflow of USD 598 million in Q4 2025 - total order backlog increased to USD 706 million. Net cash flow of USD 206 million in 2025. Solid order inflow of USD 598 million in Q4 2025 - total order backlog increased to USD 706 million Net cash flow of USD 206 million in 2025
11 Feb 26	Australia: Omega Oil and Gas awarded large new Taroom Trough acreage setting up a transformational 2026 Following a competitive tender process, the Queensland Government has awarded a large, new land area in the Taroom Trough to an Omega-led joint venture comprising Omega Oil and Gas Limited (Omega) 45% and Operator, Tri-Star E&P Ltd (Tri-Star) 30%, and Beach Energy.
11 Feb 26	Malaysia: PETRONAS launches Malaysia Bid Round 2026, strengthening Malaysia as energy investment hub PETRONAS has launched the Malaysia Bid Round 2026 (MBR 2026), with the theme 'Advantaged Energy: Accelerating and Shaping Tomorrow', aiming at strengthening Malaysia’s position as a premium investment destination.
11 Feb 26	Libya: Chevron enters Libya with new block award as part of broader exploration growth strategy Chevron by its subsidiary Chevron Business Development EMEA Ltd, has entered Libya after it was designated as a winning bidder in the 2025 Libyan Bid Round. Chevron was designated as the winning bidder for Contract Area 106 located in the Sirte Basin.
11 Feb 26	Libya: Eni awarded a new offshore exploration license in Libya Eni has been awarded the offshore exploration License O1 following the Libyan NOC’s competitive 2025 open licensing round. The concession has been granted to a consortium led by Eni in partnership with QatarEnergy, marking a significant step forward in strengthening Eni’s upstream position in the country.